Redwood School invited to work with Egyptian Paralympic committee

International Inspiration Programme

The school is proud to announce that we have been asked by the British Council to work with the Egyptian Paralympic committee to support the planning and provision for sports activities for youngsters with disabilities. This will involve a visit to meet with the President of the Paralympic committee and the opportunity to look at the current work taking place. A wonderful opportunity for Redwood School to further extend its links with schools in Egypt. 

Year 6 Visits

This week we welcomed the pupils in Year 6 from various schools within the borough of Rochdale as part of their transition to become a member of our school community in September. They had the opportunity to visit classes, meet new staff and pupils and have a tour of the KS3 department.

6th form Internship Programme

Our 6th form students on the Internship Programme have this term started new work placements and are doing an excellent job and are being great ambassadors for the department! Well done to those students taking part and the staff and employers who are supporting the programme.

Driving Inspiration Programme KS3

Final plans are being put into place for the phase 2 part of this programme which will involve students from Redwood and Oulder Hill working together for 4 days on a creative project w/c 3 February. A fantastic week will be had by all working with so many talented artists and musicians.

Whole School Winter Olympics Day

More details will be sent to parents in the next two weeks on our Winter Olympics day which is to take place on Friday 14 February.

After School, Youth Clubs provision

A reminder that the After School Clubs (3.15pm every night except Tuesday) and Youth Clubs programme (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings 6pm – 8pm and Saturday morning 10am) started this week. It is vitally important that these are well attended this term and I would urge parents / carers to support the clubs where possible.

KS3

Pupils in Mrs Walsh English/Reading lesson have been working on Speaking & Listening skills. Each pupil delivered a PowerPoint presentation specific to their chosen subject. All pupils did extremely well and showed great confidence.
Some Year 6 pupils from mainstream schools visited us and took part in lessons; hopefully these pupils will join us next September.

KS4

Throughout this term we are studying sculpture in our art lessons with 4E and 4R. During the first half term we are producing our own Moai sculpture and creating a large class display. Abi used clay to form her own individual ‘Easter Island Head’ and Jacob painted our large sculpture made from mod rock for the class.

This week the Bridging Year visited Oldham College. They looked at the different options available to them for next year.

This week students from SSC have been busy working on their independence skills. They had to choose a filling and make a sandwich for a packed lunch.

A few of the Key Stage 4 pupils worked with Sean from Commando Joe’s. They played various team games and really enjoyed themselves.

SEB have a new bubble tube in class. It’s a big hit! Students have to press buttons to change the colours. Hassan loves changing the colours.

KS5

6th Form’s Pre-Internship group based at Rochdale Town Hall are working really hard on their programme. Follow the students and share in their experiences.

Name of Intern: Tommy
1st Rotation Placement:- Portering Department within Rochdale Town Hall
Job role – My duties consisted of setting out tables and chairs to a seating plan, helping set up the public address system for events held in the Grand Hall and moving goods with the use of a trolley to the relevant departments.

Intern’s comments – “I was given a two-way radio to communicate with my buddy and reception. It was good fun. The staff have been really supportive”.

Colleague comments – “Tommy is always enthusiastic and co-operative.”

Students on the Bendrigg residential had a really successful week away. The group of 8 students and 3 staff had a fantastic time trying out lots of new and exciting activities. Most of the students tried their hand at archery, canoeing, rock climbing, abseiling, zip wiring, swinging on a big swing , indoor and outdoor caving and enjoying a camp fire in a tepee. Sandra, Paul, Nathan Alex L, Luke, Garry, Tom N and Reece had a brilliant time. The weather was lovely with beautiful scenery and the group all saw some Heron, Kingfishers and Swans on the river whilst canoeing.

Paul said “ the trip was amazing ,some times a little nerve racking but so much fun. It was worth every penny I paid”.

The moving on exhibition was a huge success. Parents and students visited the Town Hall to learn about the different services available to them. A big thank you to all the services who took time out and helped make the morning a success.

In Citizenship the group have been studying “The Media”. The group have been researching the positive and negative effects of TV, films, and newspapers. The group have held discussions and have all worked really hard.

In Personal Independence, Reece, Garry, Brandon C, Farhaz, Rizwan and Raabia have been working on the skill area of snacks and drinks. The group this week have been making pizzas and working on their individual targets. Well done guys.

The Student of the week this week is Garry. Garry has been very helpful and mature. He has been displaying a more mature attitude and was fantastic on the Residential to Bendrigg.

Most Improved Student of the week is Andrew. Andrew has been co-operating and interacting more in sessions. He is doing really well with trying to stay in the 6th Form area.

Well done to you both, Keep up the good work.