Please note that students are encouraged to continue taking lateral flow tests over the Summer Holiday in order to catch cases of asymptomatic Covid-19 and help minimise the spread of the virus in our communities. If your child receives a positive Covid-19 test result over the Summer Holiday up to Monday 26th July you should inform the school as soon as possible. Please complete the form by clicking the link … [Read more...]
Supporting families through COVID over the Summer Holiday
You may have read in the local media that Oldham Council has secured from Government over £917,000 to support families with children through its COVID local support fund, which will be used to cover the Summer holiday 2021. We, as your local school, are working with the Council to deliver food vouchers to families with children entitled to income based free school meals before schools close for the Summer break. We want to ensure that those eligible for free school meals on the grounds of low … [Read more...]
Year 7 Induction September 2021
Dear Year 6 Pupil and Parents/Carers, We would like to provide you with the finalised details of our plans for our new Year 7 students on the 7th and 8th September. Tuesday 7th September – Year 7 Induction Day. Only year 7 students will be in school on this day and placed in their PLG groups for the full day where they will take part in a number of fun transition activities, including completing a transition passport, which they will bring home to share with you Students need to: … [Read more...]
Virtual Induction Day – Notice to Parents’
Dear Year 6 Pupil and Parents/Carers, We would like to provide you with the finalised details of our Virtual Induction Day and New Parents Evening events in light of the unfortunate cancellation of our in-person plans. On Wednesday 30th June our Virtual Induction Day webpage will go live. On the page you will be able to find the following information: A message from the Headteacher – Mr Cregg A message from the Year Manager – Mr Lunt Virtual school and faculty tour Meet your PLGs PE & … [Read more...]
Resumption of in-school Covid-19 Lateral Flow Testing
In response to guidance from Public Health England, following the current exponential rise of Covid-19 cases in the North West particularly amongst school aged children, we are going to resume in school testing for COVID-19 for all of students who we have previously received parental/carer consent. This will help slow the spread of the virus and keep the members of our school community and their families safer. Each student with consent will be tested ONCE before the end of the school year. We … [Read more...]
Notice of Change to the 2021 Induction
Dear Year 6 Pupil and Parents/Carers, We would like to provide you with an update in response to the government announcements made on Monday 14th June 2021 regarding COVID restrictions. Unfortunately, based on the advice provided by the Local Authority we are no longer able to run our planned, face-to-face Induction Day on 30th June or the New Parents Evening event on the 1st July. We realise that things may seem uncertain at the moment and you will no doubt be worrying. We would … [Read more...]
Year 11 Progression Curriculum 2021
In line with Government advice we have created a progression curriculum to support all year 11 students with their next steps. These resources can be accessed remotely on any internet enabled device. The DFE has published some guidance on how schools can manage a period of remote learning/ independent study leave following the exams to maximize opportunities that meet the progression needs of all students. Activities include; Careers sessions, speakers for schools, access to workshops and … [Read more...]
Reporting Covid-19 Positive Test Results Over the Spring Bank holidays
If your child receives a positive Covid-19 test result over the Spring Bank holidays you should inform the school as soon as possible. Please complete the form by clicking the link below: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=1bsz3HKuzk2keT6NDwbhH6OWZEjOOlVOjJH0SMjpgqdUODRNMzlKNjFCME02VE44QUQ3TUFCQ1Q3WSQlQCN0PWcu Please also send us a screenshot of the text message received, or forward on the email, from NHS Test and Trace which confirmed the positive test result to … [Read more...]
Letter to Parents and Carers of Year 11 Students
FAO Parents and carers of Year 11 students, On the 8th March, we shared an important assembly with students, parents and carers regarding how GCSE grades will be awarded in 2021. This summer’s grades will be based “on evidence of the standard at which students are performing” and only on material they have been taught. Further information was published on our school website under GCSEs Grading Guidance for Summer 2021 including important guidance documents by JCQ that explains the process to … [Read more...]
Reporting Covid-19 Positive Test Results Over the Easter break
If your child receives a positive Covid-19 test result over the Easter holidays you should inform the school as soon as possible. Please complete the form by clicking the link below: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=1bsz3HKuzk2keT6NDwbhH6OWZEjOOlVOjJH0SMjpgqdUODRNMzlKNjFCME02VE44QUQ3TUFCQ1Q3WSQlQCN0PWcu Please also send us a screenshot of the text message received, or forward on the email, from NHS Test and Trace which confirmed the positive test result to … [Read more...]
