Falinge Park High School

Falinge Park High School

On the 3 October, pupils from across the school were offered the chance to meet acclaimed award winning children’s horror author, Darren Shan. The trip was organized by the school Librarian Miss Murtagh, and she took pupils to the event at Waterstones Book store in Manchester. After listening to a few readings from his new book: Zom-B, as well as some sneak previews from his next book, a question and answer session followed.

The following pupils thoroughly enjoyed the visit; Kate Page, Rhys Thomas, Joe O’Shea, Danny Smith, Aleena Ali, Rachael McAllister, Alyse Costello, Georgia Berry, Faysal Qureshi and Kaitlyn Walker. Miss Kowalski (3rd in Science) also accompanied the trip. Shan’s terrifying tales certainly put us in the mood for Halloween!

Technology Young Designers is a club that has been set up for keen and enthusiastic pupils who have an eye for great design. The club runs every Wednesday afternoon and has so far recruited a niche collection of pupils who want to go the extra mile. By attending the club, pupils have been able to explore their creativity and discover how products are designed and made, whether it is a simple school chair to something for a home; a similar design process is undertaken. The purpose of the group is to allow pupils to gain extra experience in Technology and develop skills that will give them a rare opportunity to do an extra GCSE in the subject. Anyone interested should see Mr. Wadhia.

Many thanks to the Fire Service for their presentation of ‘Treacle’ to Year 7 learners this week. The talk about bonfire safety and the dangers of fireworks will be continued in CALL lessons over the next few weeks.

Many thanks to all the parents and families of Year 7 learners who have returned their ‘Treasure Trail’ letters so promptly. If you still have a letter for the event that needs to be returned to us, please can you send it to Mr De Courcey in the CEPA Office as soon as possible. More details regarding the event can be found on our school website. Every Year 7 learner that attends with their parent/guardian will receive a free reading book and bag of ‘goodies’.

This week we welcome two artists from Cartwheel Arts to school who will be working with two CALL classes on a project to celebrate Rochdale’s Co-operative heritage. Learners will be creating a range of visual art and discussing how a traditional co-operative society works. The work produced by learners will be on display at an exhibition over half term.

This week, CALL learners will be involved in a presentation titled ‘Flashpoint’ and six of our children will be developing a piece regarding fire safety for primary schools. The six children will be visiting Shawclough Primary school to present their work to Year 6 learners after half term. Many thanks to Ms Wystawnoha and her CALL learners for undertaking the project with such enthusiasm.

Tickets for our forthcoming show, ‘The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe’ are now available from school. They can be purchased from the CEPA Office at breaktimes, lunchtimes or after school. Seats are limited and tickets are issued on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.

Learners of all years can take part in our special ‘The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe’ bookmark competition. Entry forms can be found in the latest special edition of the ‘Create!’ Arts magazine in tutor rooms or available to download from the school website. The closing date for the competition is the end of school day on 17th of November 2012. There are three prizes for the best entries from across the school.

Tickets for Twelve Degrees North, the regionally renowned dance company showcase that takes place at FPHS on Thursday 18 October 2012 are available from main Reception priced £5.00 or directly from the CEPA Office.

CALL learners have been issued letters regarding Homework Club recently. If you would like your child to attend this club and to support their learning then please contact Ms Smith or Mr De Courcey for more details.

BTEC Drama learners are now rehearsing their piece ‘Made of Stone’ to be performed in Lee Quarry, Bacup in late October or early November. The cast have each received an information booklet which will be available for the audience to read during the performance. Copies of the booklet will be available to download from our website shortly.