Redwood School

What an experience all our children and young people had this week as they took on the might of obstacle courses and inflatables to see if they could overcome the barriers! Smiles, enthusiasm, team work, physical efforts and aching limbs were the norm after taking part in the activities! Well done to everybody for such a great event. 

Sports Young Leaders

Our team of young leaders have started their meetings as part of the preparation to assist in the organization of a sports themed event for youngsters across Greater Manchester. Their enthusiasm is wonderful to see and I know they will be great ambassadors to support the Sports Team in the event! Watch this space for more details.

Student Council Chair and Vice Chair 

I am delighted to announce that Garry Y11 and Paul 6th form have been elected as the chair and vice chair of the council for this year! I am looking forward to working with Garry and Paul as we work together to make the school even better! Well done to you both!

Donations to Xmas Fayre

A reminder that the Xmas Fayre takes place on this week. There are lots of stalls, refreshments and a raffle containing some great prizes which have been donated. Each family will have received 10 raffle tickets today to try and sell for the Fayre. Many thanks in advance for your support.

Winter Olympics

A future date for your diary is Friday 14th February – not for Valentines Day but for our very own fully inclusive Winter Olympics Sports Day! Watch this space for more details including a very special event!

Champions League

Even if I find this a little difficult to say, some of our youngsters went to the Champions League match to see Manchester City. I am sure all had a great time and enjoyed the evening and the score line of 4-2.

Extended Schools Provision 

A reminder that all the after school clubs and youth clubs are in operation and youngsters can attend. Should you require details of our activities programme please check the website at www.redwoodclubs.com

Key Stage 3

Claire Cashmore the Paralympic swimmer attended our assembly and talked to us about her disability and how she built her confidence to become a swimmer and life her disability.

8&9 Yellow and Green had a guest speaker, Mr Aftab Haque to talk to the students about hearing, the ear structure and hearing impairment which is part of their sound and hearing topic.

Commando Joes came in to lead activities including Mental Team Tasks, Physical Team Tasks and Improvised obstacles; all pupils really enjoyed the sessions and all were very active!

Mrs Lansom-Smith and Mrs Stott have been doing a joint project in Garage Band with 8/9 Purple. They are working hard to produce a soundtrack.

The GW Theatre Company came into school to do a performance: “Somebody’s Sister-Somebody’s Daughter”, dealing with issues around child sexual exploitation. The selected groups participated in workshops before and after the performance.

In craft after school club pupils designed a picture on paper and transferred it to a t-shirt. The pupils then painted the t-shirt in their chosen colours; these will be displayed in school when they are all completed.

In assembly Robert and Luke performed a Street Dance routine they practised at break times…..it was very good!

Chloe from Key Stage 3 has registered Redwood school to be a drop off point for the Key 103 toy appeal. This is a fantastic cause and we would greatly appreciate your support. The idea is to buy an extra toy, in its original packaging and drop it off at Redwood. These toys will be collected by the Key 103 team and given out to children around our area who will not be getting a Christmas present.

If you would like to donate a small present please send it into school clearly explaining it is for the Key 103 Appeal.

Many Thanks for your support!

Key Stage 5

Over the last few weeks we have been bringing you news on the Internship group based at Rochdale Infirmary. We hope you have enjoyed learning about what they have been up to. From today we will share news about our second year students who once a week take part in the Pre-Internship programme based at Rochdale Town Hall. Follow the students and share in their experiences!

Name of Intern: Fahad
1st Rotation Placement: Rochdale Leisure Centre
Job role – Leisure centre assistant.

Intern’s comments – “My duties consist of setting up and cleaning all gym equipment, checking it is all in good working order, patrolling and supervising to ensure customers are using the equipment properly. I have also worked in reception re-stocking and learning to use the booking system.”

Colleague comments – “ Fahad has grown in confidence and co-operates well with his work colleagues.”

On Friday Sophie, Jade, Declan, Jake, Josh, Nathan, Maddiya and Maria from the Internship group thoroughly enjoyed their wellbeing day in Manchester. The group explored the Christmas Markets, shopped in the Arndale and visited The Printworks and Waterstones. After a meal in the Arndale Centre the group had a tour on the metroshuttle bus along Deansgate, Oxford St, past the Science Museum and back to the station to make their way home.

Everyone had a fantastic time and staff James and Lynda said the group were a pleasure to take out.

6th Form enjoyed the Commando Joes activities. Students in small groups took part in physical and mental tasks. The worked on teambuilding and problem solving skills. Everyone had lots of fun.

On Wednesday some 6th Formers took part in a Theatre Production around the dangers of Sexual Exploitation. Students watched a production and took part in workshops. Everyone found it very useful and interacted well. They asked some relevant questions gave some good answers in the discussion work.

Key Stage 4

Commando Joe’s came to Redwood. They did lots of team building activities and both students and staff had a really good time. Everyone especially enjoyed the inflatable slide!

Ellis our redwood resident origami expert was set the challenge of making an origami owl. He used a basic cup shape and amended it into an owl. Super Clever!
Craft group also made owls out of old kitchen rolls.

This week the cook and eat group made macaroni cheese with vegetable ratatouille for the main course, followed by chocolate cheesecake. It was all very tasty, but the cheesecake did look a little worse for wear.

Mrs Taskers ‘Towards Independence’ group visited ASDA. They looked at all the different products available to buy there and decided there were a lot.