Redwood School

Kallum Roberts

Silver Medal at National Championships
Congratulations to Kallum R in Year 11 who achieved a fabulous silver medal in the Trampoline and Tumbling finals in Exeter last weekend. This is a fantastic achievement and worthy recognition of Kallum’s skills on the trampoline. In discussions with Kallum over lunch on Wednesday he said he was 'gutted he made one mistake which cost the gold medal'. Nevertheless a superb effort.

Sports Personality & Review of the Year
You will have received an invitation inviting you to attend the 3rd Sports Review of the Year Awards which will be held Thursday 10 July at 7pm in The Gracie Fields Theatre. It will be an evening to celebrate the sporting and other achievements of our young people and share in some amazing memories from the year. You can nominate any member of the school by completing the form and returning it to school. Come along for a great family night

RedAid – Friday 4 July
Our family fun day takes place on Friday 4 July with lots of stalls, activities and entertainments being planned to make it an inclusive day for all our young people.

Children and Families Bill 2014
You may be aware that in September this year the new Bill comes into operation and the Parents Forum for Children with Disabilities in Rochdale is hosting a training event for professionals and parents / carers on Tuesday 17 June, 9.30am – 2.30pm. For more information or to book a place please contact parentforum@hotmail.com or 07901854741.

Student Council members attend Full Governors meeting
The chair of the student council, Garry Oliver and Paul Diamond, vice chair will be attending the Full Governors meeting to update the governors on the council and how it supports the continued improvement of the school. Well done Garry and Paul.

World Cup Wednesdays
Amanda and her team in The Bistro will be creating a World Cup meal theme each Wednesday for the duration of the competition. This week it was a touch of Honduras and next Wednesday it is French cuisine. Ooh la la.

Future key dates to note

Sports Review of the Year – Thursday 10 July, 7pm The Gracie Fields Theatre

6th Form Internship Graduation Awards Ceremony – Tuesday 15 July, Riverside


KS3
A selection of KS3 pupils had the opportunity to visit Gulliver’s World for the day the annual trip was provided by Rochdale Rotary Club for pupils who have shown a great attitude throughout the year.

The pupils were nominated by KS3 staff and those that went along were: Billy, Corey, Isaac B, Frank, Ciaran, Ben A, Nabeel, Muhammed, Sabrina, Rebecca, Kieran, Akasha & Charlotte.

It was a great day and all the pupils thoroughly enjoyed their time, some were even brave enough to go on the big rollercoasters. All pupils, staff and the Rotary volunteers had a great day coupled with the great weather. All of the Rotary members commented on how lovely the nominated group were and how well they represented KS3 and Redwood. We can’t wait for next year’s trip.

KS4
SSC were invited back to Moorlands home this week to say thank you for their excellent behavior on their residential.

In Art we have created Georgia O’Keeffe inspired ‘pastel floral designs’. We used oil and chalk pastels and created them from a ‘bug’s eye view’.

SEB would like to say a BIG thank you to the staff at Rochdale Fire Station for making their final visit such a memorable and fun one. Both staff and students got to try out the equipment...even Nana Carol had a go.

KS5
The students in the work room have been working with Danny Lomax from Glasseye productions and students from Hopwood Hall college to create a film about The Real Work Room. The film is a documentary about what the work project and what the internship means to them and how they believe it will support them getting paid employment in the future.

The film will be shown at the British Film Industry's Into Film award ceremony during the summer.

The students have had a great time working with the professionals; they have learned techniques in filming, camerawork and editing.

Reece has been working very hard with staff in school and Diane Pullan, the Specialist Teaching Assistant for the Hearing Impaired on his signing. Reece has 5 new signs to learn each week and is flying through them. This week, he was awarded a Certificate of Achievement for practicing and getting 100% in his test. Reece deserves a double thumbs up from everyone.

Students on the residential went on a trip out to Blackpool Zoo. For some, this residential was their first time away from home but everyone settled in and had a wonderful time. Of course, we were all happy to see Katie, Raabia, Ragnar, Brandon, Louis, Sandra and Alex back after their week away.

Student Induction Day
We are all looking forward to welcoming the Key Stage 4 students who will be visiting us on Friday for some ‘getting to know you’ activities and a lovely dinner made by Carol.

Interview with Brandon
Did you enjoy the residential?

Yes I did
Where did you go?

Ribby Hall Village near Blackpool
What activities have you been doing?

I’ve been swimming, bowling and playing football
Which staff went?

Adele, Philip, Julie and Marguerite
Was the food good?

Yes, we had carvery
Is there anything else you would like to tell us?

My favourite bit was every night we went dancing in the pub and restaurant. It was my first time away and as the week went on it got easier.

Student of the week
Nurjahan for always being pleasant, always smiling and being willing to help in class

Most Improved Student
Nicole for generally being happy and communicative, and eating and drinking more.