Redwood School

RED-AID fundraising event at Morrisons supermarket

‘Bag Packing’ at Morrison`s Rochdale
On behalf of RedAid, a big thank you if you were able to support the fundraising opportunity at Morrison`s in Rochdale. To date over £1000 has been raised for Red-Aid which supports children and young people with disabilities. This is a fantastic amount and a big `thanks ` to the staff who co-ordinated the event.

Valentine`s Family Disco - RedAid
A reminder that our family Valentine Disco will be held in school on Tuesday 10 February 5.30pm to 7.30pm, at a cost of £2 a ticket. This will be a great night to mix with other families and chill. Those students who normally attend the youth club on this night will be able to attend the disco. Come along and have a great evening.

KS3 Special Assembly
Students and staff took part in a very special assembly which celebrated the life of Callum who recently passed away. Callum`s parents were present to hear lovely words and messages from his friends, to listen to some of Callum`s favourite music and watch a presentation of Callum`s experiences within KS3. It was a very moving and emotional tribute to a wonderful young man who will be missed by all who worked with Callum and were friends with him.

School Games Award
The health and well-being team at school received some fantastic news this week with confirmation that we have been awarded the Gold Standard for our programme of healthy activities, PE, extended clubs and opportunities for competitive involvement in sports. Well done to all involved.

Life in World War 1- History comes to Redwood
A very special curriculum project will take place in Key Stage 3 when students will sample life in the First World War, 1914 to 1918. This will involve actors in soldier’s uniforms and civilians talking about their experiences and giving a feel for the experiences in The Great War.

Redwood Short Breaks
A reminder that the youth clubs take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6pm – 8pm, and Saturday morning 10am – 12. Students are welcome to attend and should parents require more details please contact school.

KS3

Sue Stridgen facilitated a workshop for PGCE students on lip reading and supporting hearing impaired students in class. She explained the need to switch off fans or central heating that made a noise.


Year 8/9 Yellow got to try some food from McDonalds, Pizza Hut and Subway as part of their Fast Food fun topic in computing.

In Math’s years 8/9 Blue & Purple are learning about measurement.

Year 7 Blue eventually got to go to ASDA; they were late getting there because the bus had a puncture. Everyone waited patiently – staff were very pleased with them.

Year 7 Yellow went for a P.E. walk at Wardle reservoir. The group enjoyed the relative freedom to walk, run & jump around in the breezy fresh air.

In Science Year8/9 Blue discussed the recent occurrence of the Asteroid 2004 BL86 that went past the Earth on Monday. It was three times the distance of the Moon to the Earth away, so it was not at risk of hitting the Earth..

To celebrate Chinese New Year (19 February), the Lilac group have been sampling various Chinese foods during their Food Technology lessons. Last week they ate noodles with chopsticks, this week they will be making Egg Fried Rice and once again challenging themselves by using the chopsticks...

Last week, pupils chosen for the Head Teacher Achievement Award were:
Callum, Jack, Luke & David

KS4

The ALG group have been over at Middleton technology school working hard on laser cutting. They created a key fob using their own 2D design.

The Bridging year have been looking at writing successful job applications. They have analysed their individual skills and qualities and have practiced writing formal personal statements. Gary has written to N.A.S.A applying to be an astronaut and is currently waiting for a response..

SEB are making a parachute to be used in class. Each student is decorating a triangle and when they are all finished they will be joined together to make a unique parachute.
Miss Greenhalghs’ class have been practicing using the telephone as part of their independence skills.

We visited two Training Centres in Oldham on Friday,YMCA and National Lancs Training Group. They showed us around their premises and what courses they had on offer. They had a study programme and a Traineeship. ‘I thought the centres were very interesting’. Report by Kyle Mulleeney

KS5

In Music we have been exploring how sounds go together. Tuning Forks are so quiet you can hardly hear them until they are close up to your ear. Students listened in mono and stereo. Jamie thought it was hilarious when we touched it to his nose then everyone wanted a go.

Some students took a trip out to Hollingworth Lake Visitors Centre to explore our Environment. Students have also been looking at how they travel to school using Google Maps, considering if they live in a rural or an urban environment.

Hula hooping. It’s harder than it looks. But everyone gave it their best shot at Heywood Sports Centre.

Student of the week: George for working well with others
Most improved Student: Kevin for working well with others.