Redwood School

Redwood School

MacMillan Coffee Morning

Thank you to everyone who attended the KS5 MacMillan Coffee Morning on Friday. Students had worked very hard baking and decorating cakes for the occasion. Students from 5D helped greet visitors and sign them in, whilst some helped serve and take the money. It was great to see students and staff from other departments as well as parents, carers and old friends. We raised over £100.

'Phones For Food'

You will have received a leaflet giving details of how we are supporting the @Good Morning Britain' launch of its 'Phones for Food' campaign. Should you be in a position to support this by donating any unwanted phones in reception at school between the period 5 – 30 October.

Dates for your diary

Secondary department parents meetings with tutors to discuss how students have settled into the new term. These will take place on :
Tuesday 13 October – Years 7, 8 and 9 Parents Pastoral meetings with form tutors
Tuesday 20 October – Years 10 and ALG Parents Pastoral meetings with form tutors

Education, Health Care Plans

This week has seen the start of Year 11 EHC My Plans meetings to discuss how the school, and other agencies, are preparing our youngsters for adulthood. Thank you to parents / carers for your input and support so far with these important meetings.

Student Council

Elections have taken place this week and the newly formed Council will meet next week. One of their first duties will to be involved in the interview process for an ICT Technician.

Parent Governor vacancy

The deadline for nomination to become a parent governor has now passed and details of the next stage will be circulated to those parents who have expressed an interest in becoming a governor.

KS4
Miss Doggett was especially proud of the Cook and Eat crew who made sweet potato curry with rice and naan and chocolate cake without the help of Mrs Ali. All of it tasted amazing and they got the washing up done in super quick time.
 
Miss Greenhalgh’s class went over to the LRC in Oulderhill to look at the library books. They chose a book each to bring back to school to read during their English lesson.
 
Students in SEB have been making their own faces out of paper plates. They had to choose the right colours to match their skin tone and hair and decide if they needed anything else, such as glasses made from pipe cleaners.
 
The ALG students hosted a successful coffee afternoon to welcome the parents to KS4. It was a pleasure to meet the families and we look forward to working in partnership with you over the year ahead.”
 
SSC made a fabulous pie for their dinner. The pastry just grew and grew and grew. Staff were worried at one point that it was going to take over the oven. However it did calm down and tasted lovely.
 
KS3
In technology this week students have been learning to cook themselves a simple savoury meal of beans on toast. They have been learning key life skills like using a tin opener, hob and toaster. Don’t forget the washing up guys.
 
Ethan has been given the P.E weekly award for excellent swimming, listening and working hard. Well done Ethan.
 
Redwoods press gang team had an exclusive interview this week with Mrs Haworth. They interviewed her to find out all the things she likes doing and where she has come from. Press Gang reporter Chloe found out she likes Manchester City football team and Press Gang reporter Michael found out that she wanted to come and work at Redwood because it is a very happy place.
 
Press Gang reporter Elle found out that Mrs Haworth likes to start work early and her favourite sport to play is Netball. Press Gang’s photographer Ammer recorded the event.
 
KS5
The gardening project has started the new academic year by helping a local disabled resident in the Castleton area access his garden for the first time in years. The garden had been overgrown for a number of years and the team spent two days clearing all the weeds and rubbish. This has made a huge difference to the site, with one neighbour stating that the team “was absolutely wonderful”. Well done to Sajid, Asad, Sahil and Aaron.
 
Group 2 musicians have been exploring tuned instruments in readiness for a group performance planned for the end of the unit.
 
In our Vocational Education lesson we have been finding out about jobs in the theatre and this week we focused on Costume Design. Students had to choose suitable costumes for our characters and then had a turn on the sewing machine.
 
Student of the Week
Damon for being compliant and enthusiastic at college and doing really well eating his lunch.

Most Improved Student
Alex for settling in well to 6th form, joining in group activities and making good eye
contact.