Redwood School

Mr Pidgeon and Mr Butterworth spent the week visiting an Egyptian Secondary School called El Saddatt Preparatory School

Xmas Fayre – thanks to all that attended we have raised almost £900.00.

Egypt Day at Redwood School - Various activities took place on the theme of 'Egypt Day' to celebrate our link with a school in Alexandria, Egypt! All our normal lessons incorporated the Egyptian theme. Students in the sensory classes enjoyed a virtual journey to Egypt and enjoyed taking part in Egyptian games. 

School Website

Our new look website will be launched early in the new year – we will be seeking your views on what parents / carers would wish to see on our new website.

Extended Schools Activities

All the after school and youth clubs will stop for this term on Friday 14 December. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support. Incredibly since September a total of 912 pupils have taken part in the after school clubs, 321 in the youth clubs and 79 pupils participate in the October holiday club! To see details of the wide range of activities please go to www.redwoodclubs.com

KS 4 news

Miss Greenhalgh’s Life Skills group went to the CLC to make acrylic Christmas Trees. They used the CADCAM programme to design them laser cut their trees.

We took part in training sessions run by Rochdale Football Club. Students have been refining their skills in dribbling, turning and keeping control of the ball. They enjoyed these sessions which culminated in a Penalty Shootout. Special mention must go to Sheraz and Islan who both scored 5 penalties out of 5. Mr Alcock emulated his England heroes and only managed to score once!

KS3 News

The pupils in the Lilac room had a very ‘Merry un-birthday party’ as part of their Party Time English topic.

Year 7 Red went out shopping for their Maths lesson and included a trip to the Range for Christmas decorations. All students were very well behaved in particular Akeel.

8/9 purple took their ‘twig weaves’ to display them in the park as part of their environmental lessons in art.

Year 7 blue have finished making their key rings, they are made out of acrylic. Miss Rogers said they have worked really well. Akasha, Rodrigo, Jacob, Hassan and Rahim went to the Manchester Christmas Markets, it was freezing. Mr Butterworth participated in our assembly this week showing the video of the visit to the partner school in Egypt in preparation for Egypt day.

6th form news

We recently went to Bury College to watch the dress rehearsal performance of Snow White and the 7 Working Men. We were very privileged to be asked as the actual show isn't until next week. The group had a fantastic time and found themselves truly engrossed with the Pantomime and the joining in with the “boo’s, the “aahs” and the “he’s behind you” chants. The performance by the College students was thoroughly enjoyed by our students. The 6th Formers that attended behaved impeccably and were a credit to us. Well done to you all and a big thank you to the drama students at Bury College.

10 students and 4 staff had an opportunity to in the Harry Potter experience. They travelled to Watford staying in a 4 star hotel. More details of their experience next week.

We recently held The Moving On exhibition. The event gave parents/carers insight into provision available for students after 6th Form. Thank you to all who attended we hope you found it beneficial.

December dates to note :
17 December 6th form enterprise day
18 December 6th form enterprise day, KS3 & 4 Christmas Dinner
19 December KS3 Talent Show, 6 th form coffee and craft sale
20 December KS3 visit from Wardle Band, KS3 Christmas Party,
6th form Christmas Dinner, KS4 Christmas Trip
21 December 6th form Buffet and Disco, KS4 dinner and film