St Cuthbert’s RC High School

Science News

The first STEM session of the academic year took place on Thursday 12 November. Dr Louise Dennis from the University of Liverpool came to St Cuthbert's and ran the session on Lego Rovers; planetary robots.

Year 7 students were given the opportunity to learn about the teleoperation of the lego rovers.

Using an android tablet the students were able to drive a Lego robot forwards and backwards and to turn it left, right or stop it. The travel and turning speeds could be varied, allowing users to experiment with the compromises between speed and control.

Charity News

All of our COPE (Certificate of Personal Effectiveness) classes are raising money for Francis House. We have had a visit from Kath Ansley, who has talked each class through the good work that Francis House do for young adults, children and their families.

Pupils then decided in their groups how they will raise money and came up with some fantastic ideas. We have a bake sale, a raffle, karaoke and Christmas decorations /snow globes for sale. The pupils are working really hard on their projects and are hoping to raise a lot of money for Francis House. We hope staff will respond to their hard work by buying all the goodies on offer.

Operation Christmas Child is well underway with our Year 7 team. We have lots of shoeboxes which have already been filled with toys, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soaps, and pencil crayons. We would really appreciate any donations as it also costs £3 per box to ship.

Sports News

Congratulations to the following who have been awarded ‘player of the match’ in their league matches against Wardle this week:

Year 7: Imogen Marshall
Year 8: Ellie Gillespie
Year 9: Kiza Amisi
Year 10: Olivia Tully.

Expressive Arts news:

Stars of the week:

 

• Art: Sam Davenport for his outstanding attitude
• Drama: Mary Owofolaju: for honesty in her discussion work. 
• Media Studies: Demetri Anderson for excellent work on magazines
• Music: Alicia Brookes for excellent work in Music lessons.

'Jack and the Beanstalk' tickets are now on sale from the school office. This promises to be a really fantastic Christmas pantomime for audiences of all ages. Cast: Please check the rehearsal schedule for this week.

 

The Yr. 9 Media group's anti bullying films have been shown in assembly and lessons this week. The group worked collaboratively to produce two though provoking films. They will be rewarded with vivos.

The London trip letters are now available to collect from Mrs Knox.

REward Winners

Congratulations to the following students who have been awarded 50 vivos for their positive contributions to RE lessons last week:

• Mrs. Beisty Raquel Goncalves: Year 11
• Mrs. Blaylock Connor Hallisey: Year 11
• Mrs. Bowden Lyon Simic: Year 10
• Mr. Kenny Sam Crea: Year 11
• Mr Hall Bobbie-Jo Donaldson: Year 7
• Mrs. Walters Matthew Eaton: Year 8

‘Somebody’s Sister, Somebody’s Daughter’

 

Our year 10 students have watched a performance which was presented by GW theatre. The theme of the drama was based on child sexual exploitation. This was a powerful drama which gave pupils the opportunity to understand the importance of this issue. They also had the chance to take part in some workshops. There is also an opportunity for parents and carers to watch the next two evening performances at venues in Heywood and Rochdale. These are free to attend and are aimed at parents and carers. These will be on Tuesday 24th Nov at the Riverside at 6.30pm or Wednesday 25th November at Heywood Civic Centre at 6.30pm. Email theare.booking@rochdale.gov.uk for more information or to book a place.

Jack and the Beanstalk.

Tickets are on sale now for our performance of the school pantomime which is Jack and the Beanstalk. Tickets are prices at £7 per adult or £5 concession. A family ticket is available at a cost of £20 which is for 2 adults and 2 children. Please contact the school finance office if you wish to purchase a ticket.

Highest Achievers

 

• Year 7 Oyindamola Bello
• Year 8 Georgina Flint
• Year 9 Jack Taylor
• Year 10 Wiktoria Telatynska
• Year 11 Elisa Iannidinardi 

Attendance Winners.

 

 

• Year 7: 7.5 & 7.6 
• Year 8: 8.6 
• Year 9: 9.1 & 9.2 
• Year 10 10.3
• Year 11: 11.7