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A student at the Fix Auto pit-stop challenge at the Rochdale Skills Event

Rochdale Skills Event

A group of our Key Stage 4 youngsters attended the Skills Event in Heywood where they had the opportunity to sample 'hands on' activities as part of their leavers programme. I know that the students were excellent ambassadors for the school and all had a very interesting visit trying a number of activities and learning about potential job opportunities.

Comic Relief Day – Friday

We are combining Comic Relief Day and our Winter Olympics Day with theme of ‘Make your face funny for money`. This will incorporate a variety of activities including face painting, Skylight Circus, Road to Rio (Rebound, Run, Swim to Rio ), Clown Hunt orienteering and an Ice Rink to name a few. I know that all those taking part will have an excellent day.

Education, Health and Social Care - My Plans

Students in Y14 have taken part in the 'My Plan' meetings this week to discuss the various aspects of transition towards the next stage of their careers. Thank you for your support in these person centered planning meetings.

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

Naomi Schrecker is very pleased to be spending a few weeks at Redwood whilst Mr Smith is away. She would like to thank pupils and staff for all their help. “This is a warm community of adults and young people”.

8A tutor group went to Wythenshawe Wheelers bikeability as a part of a birthday treat for Alex. All pupils had a brilliant time and so did the staff..
 
Stacy’s Enrichment Group visited Todmorden Park; they played on the swings, slides and a roundabout, just like Pete the cat in their story

In Science 8/9 Blue demonstrated our Solar System and the rotation of the planets around the sun.
 
KS4
Jolene and Imran have been trying out the stilts in Monday’s after school club. Jolene was able to walk around unaided and balance a plate.
 
SSC have been to visit the farm, they fed the chickens and collected eggs.
 
Faizaan helped to make curry with the Friday Curry Club, it was beautiful.
 
In Art SSC have been printing using different surfaces, painting their clay pots, salt dough under sea models and making more salt dough models for an underwater scene.
 
Ben and Aaron from Mrs Taskers’ class made chocolate buns for their class enterprise.
 
Students in 4J have made funny face buns to sell for Red Nose Day.
 
KS5
To celebrate World Book Week, 6th form morphed into Hogwarts for a Harry Potter themed day. Students and staff were sorted into Houses and points were awarded throughout the week. Activities included making potions, playing Quiddich, searching for Horcruxes and reading tea leaves as well as good old listening to a story. It was great welcoming muggles from KS4.
 
A group of 1st and 2nd years went to the region’s biggest careers and skills event to discover what the future holds.

They were able to try out new skills, talk to employers, find out about college courses, meet apprentices and get hands on with activities, challenges and competitions.

Brandon decided he would have a go at the rowing challenge, to see how quick he could row 500 metres.

Brandon came 2nd  place for rowing 500 metres in 1 minute 44 seconds and the person who beat him was a Royal Marine Commando  who  came in at 1 minute 28 seconds, that’s only 12 seconds between them. Brandon may have a future as a Royal Marine Commando

Well done Brandon. A great time was had by all.
 
Most improved student: Regan for being helpful at lunchtimes and being more positive.
Student of the week: Adil for using his initiative and stacking shelves and rotating produce in the café.