Falinge Park High School

Falinge Park High School

Are you in Year 10?

Interested in life sciences such as biology, medical sciences, biotechnology, microbiology, neuroscience, bioengineering? Apply for a place on the University of Manchester Life Science Work Experience Week (13 – 17 July)

Don’t miss out your chance to take part in this fantastic opportunity – apply by 8 February using the online application for http://www.ls.manchester.ac.uk/schoolsandcommunity/workexperience/

There are only 21 places available and lots of completion for these places, so you need to make sure your application really stands out – you are strongly advised to ask a teacher to help you.

For more information or help with your application, see Ms MacDonald in Science. Applications close on 8 February 2015.

Science week will run from the 16 – 20 March and will involve the Science & Technology departments. Our key stage 3 pupils will be completing various different practical activities around the theme of ‘What Lurks Beneath!?’

This will be an opportunity for our younger pupils to get hands on and see the importance of science in the world of forensics. Keep an eye out for posters around school!

Creative, Expressive and Performing Arts Faculty

There are two new competitions available for students this term from the Creative, Expressive and Performing Arts Faculty as we start the rehearsal process for our April show, ‘The Odyssey’. The first competition is a large wordsearch task whilst the other invites students to design a mask for one of two characters in the show; either Circe or Tiresias. The entry forms are available from Group Tutors, the CEPA Office or are available to download directly from our website.

Tickets for our show, ‘The Odyssey’ are now available to purchase directly from the CEPA Office. An adaptation of the epic tale by Homer, our story features strange creatures, brave warriors and a pinch of magic. Set in the distant future, the adaptation promises to be something special for the whole family. Tickets are priced £3.00 (no concessions) and are available in advance only. For more details, please contact Mr De Courcey.

Our second Arts Award Expo takes place on the 30 January and will showcase the work and portfolios of students from across the years as they complete their Arts Award Silver or bronze. The expo will give families and friends a better understanding of the work involved in the Arts Award and allow other students the opportunity to see the range of pathways available in the Arts. The Expo takes place from 3.30pm until 4.45pm in the Heart Space. For more details, please speak to a CEPA teacher.

Technical Theatre Club takes place each week and features a range of activities for students of all years to build their specialist knowledge and have fun along the way. Details of the club can be found on the school website, digital signage or by speaking to Mr Wilcock, the CEPA technician.

Auditions for our show, 'The Odyssey' take place this week at lunchtime in G2, the Drama Studio for students who are interested in being involved in the drama. The offer is open to students in Years 7 to 10. The auditions will be a short rehearsed reading and can be undertaken either Monday or Tuesday lunchtime. See Mr De Courcey if you require a lunchtime pass to participate.

Our latest edition of 'Create & Participate' has been issued with the student bulletin and is available for students to read. The full archive is also available to view on our school VLE. This has also replaced our 'Create' termly Arts magazine on our website whilst we update to our latest issue.

Duke of Edinburgh Award

The Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme sessions are now underway for our Year 10 students. They take place on either a Wednesday or a Friday each week. Please see the website link for more information regarding details of these sessions. It is important that these pupils have 100% attendance to these sessions so they have a complete understanding of the skills needed for the expedition section of the award. There are also 2 upcoming day walks where pupils can get to practice their skills outside. The details will be set home to pupils nearer the time.

Pupils who took part in the D of E award last year need to ensure that all evidence and assessors evidence is uploaded, and that all outstanding presentations are presented to members of staff as soon as possible. They must be completed by the end of January 2015.

If they are not completed, pupils will not be invited to attend a borough wide presentation evening at Rochdale Sixth Form College and will need to wait for the next scheduled event by Rochdale Council.