Falinge Park High School

Falinge Park High School

Many thanks to all the learners, families and friends who attended our Awards Evening at Rochdale Town Hall. The event showcased the work of three Faculties and provided a timely reminder of the hard work and dedication of our learners from across the years. The evening featured a range of musical performances and a notable visit from one of our ex-students, Cara McGlinchey who has made a career as a musician.

Students in Year 11 are now only days away from final exams and it is important that they attend additional revision classes and take on additional study at home. Our school library and other spaces are open at lunchtime to help them study quietly and learners should now be actively engaged in a revision timetable. We wish them the best of luck.

Year 7 learners are now engaged the ‘Insert Text Here’ CALL project in which they creatively explore language and living in the future. Learners are in the process of making models, writing poetry and other forms of text and creating displays for our showcase which takes place in early July. For more details, see Mr De Courcey or visit our school website.

Congratulations to Arsalan Khan who is the sole winner of the ‘Minotaur Costume and Mask Design ‘ CEPA Competition. He wins a stationery set and chocolate prize and a certificate. Another CEPA competition will be on offer shortly. Learners should keep a look out in tutor time, on the school website and the digital displays around school.

Year 7 CALL learners will be attending a visit to Liverpool this week. Over 140 students will pay a visit to the Liverpool World Museum, Liverpool Tate Gallery and the Museum of Liverpool in order to complete a series of research and learning tasks. Students in the ‘K’ cohort visit the city on Tuesday 13 May from 8.30am until 5.00pm approximately and students in the ‘F’ cohort visit on Friday 16 May. Students should ensure that they bring a packed lunch (unless they are in receipt of Free School Meals), a pencil case and a waterproof bag and coat. Learners are to attend in full school uniform. For more details, see Mr De Courcey.

Rehearsals are now fully underway for our forthcoming drama, ‘Boy Soldiers’ which is an original piece of drama written by our very own Mr Dalby. The show will take place on Tuesday 3 June at 6pm in the heartspace and cast and crew are in receipt of a full rehearsal schedule. Tickets cost £3.00 and are available from the CEPA Office in advance only. For more details, please contact Mr De Courcey, Mr Wilcock or Mr Dalby.

Students in Year 11 are now ensuring that they have completed their Arts Award Silver and Gold Portfolios. Learners should ensure that all evidence is within their files and that work is presented to the highet standard. Catch-Up sessions and additional study time is available in Arts Award Sessions after school in the heartspace on Tuesdays and Fridays. For more details, see Mr De Courcey, Ms Williams, Ms Wystawnoha or Mr Mvula.

Planning is now underway for our forthcoming Summer School and we look forward to sending letters to our Year 6 students in primary schools shortly. We are hoping to feature our usual range of visits to exciting places and exciting activities. See Mr De Courcey for more details.

Tickets for our forthcoming Dance show, ‘Distraction’ are now available from the CEPA Office and are available in advance only, priced £3.00. Seats are very limited and are sold on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Our show takes place on the evening of 22nd of May from 6pm until 8pm.

The CEPA Office are now selling a range of greeting cards and badges designed by staff and students. They are on sale at breaktimes, after school or during our school shows. For more details, please see Mr De Courcey, Mr Ahmed or Mr Wilcock.

Tickets are on sale for our forthcoming ‘Tex Mex’ Arts Quiz Night in July. The evening will feature a range of foods of the ‘Tex Mex’ variety and will include a vegetarian option. A range of fun family quiz activities have been planned and we hope you can join us. The evening will take place on the Science Terrace, subject to good weather. For more details, please visit our school website or contact the CEPA Faculty directly at school.

School is the process of trialling some different software to make online payments more efficient. Please can you as parents ensure that school holds up to date emails and mobile phone information wherever possible. This can either be sent into school via students or emailed to school at office@falingepark.com. Please include your name and the name of your child.