Redwood School

Redwood School

Parental Survey results have been published, the response from parents/carers to the various has been fabulous – each question was answered with 93% - 99 % of parents indicating they ‘strongly agree’ or ‘agree’ to the statements. Many thanks for your feedback – it helps us to continue our development.

2012 Winter Olympics Day at Redwood -We will be organising a whole school inclusive Winter Olympics Games day on Friday 10 February – the Sports Development Team in school are in the process of organizing a tremendous day for all pupils and staff which will include : Opening Ceremony, Snow Machine, Snow Globe, Sound beam bowling, Sensory Skittles, Mobile Ice Rink, Winter Assault Course, Swimming Pool obstackle course, Curling, Flags, Olympic torch and medals for those who take part, We would also like all our young people to wear suitable Winter Olympic themed clothes for the day ! More details next week.

February Half Term Clubs 13 – 17th -Plans are currently being made for the provision of the half term clubs at Redwood. Should you be interested in accessing the activities programme for your son / daughter please make a note of the information which will be sent out in the near future.

Dance Project with Oulder Hill -Well done to those young people who have started the dance project planning with pupils from Oulder Hill which will result in a performance at the Gracie Fields Theatre in March. They are Paige, Callum, Maryam, Tonya, Micha, Sandra, Rebecca, Maria and Sarah.

Key stage 4 news -SEB are following on from looking at modern art and the works of Jackson Pollock by looking at artist Mark Rothko. Rothko who was born in Russia and moved to America painted abstract pieces using layers. We also used the same style and techniques as Rothko who produced pieces that are interactive with the viewer. Our paintings in SEB have been inspired by Rothko’s use of colour schemes and smudged edges in the same way. We hope we can inspire visitors who come into school and use the meeting room. With work inspired by Pollock and Rothko, maybe the meeting room should be renamed the “The Tate Redwood Modern Meeting Room”. SEB have been on a visit to the resource centre to buy some creative delights for their class, including art supplies to get their hands messy.The MANTRA group have been working together this week and looking at different tools they use in the workshop. They also completed their first online assessment this week and all pupils passed the test, the marks ranged from 71% up to 83% so well done everyone. The textiles group have started some weave designs, they are looking good so far.

Key stage 3 news -Well done to Khan, although he is a confident swimmer in the shallow end he gets nervous in the deep end, with support he swam 2 widths in the deep end! The lilac room went shopping to buy tuck shop food and snacks, and later on in the week experienced their first rebound therapy session on the trampoline. Shaun, Sheraz and Paige had a treat this week they went horse riding. 8/9 Orange tasted tea and toast as part of their lesson ‘The Witch, The Lion and The Wardrobe’ Students worked on their new sign—a long song for a big performance coming soon in assembly. 8/9 Red made masquerade ball masks and dressed up as the characters as part of the English topic ‘Romeo and Juliet’ 8/9 Green made beans on toast in food technology. 7 Green have been using ipads to practice number formation in Maths and 7 Red went to Queens Park to look at shapes.

6th form news -In Maths students have been working on the Life and Living modules about money. Maths in 6th Form is taught at three different grades and students have been working at their own ability level. At grade one, students have been identifying money and using it in realistic situations. At grade two students are working out the cost and the change needed for low priced items and at grade three they are estimating and calculating totals and change for higher cost items. Maths tutor, Michele said “Students have been working hard and are eager to practice in real situations. They particularly like using the vending machine in 6th form and going to the shops.” With only just over 6 months to go for the London Olympic 2012, 6th Form has been getting ready for the celebrations to begin. In Performing Arts this term groups 4, 5 and 6 have started work on the 2012 Olympic Games. They have been looking at ceremonies and celebrations using, music, movement, mime and sensory tactile props and costumes. The groups have taken inspiration from a montage from the Beijing Olympics titled “One Moment in Time” and started work on their own. Adele said “All three groups have been working really hard so far and were full of enthusiasm and excitement about doing our bit for the country.”