“What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s a question that some students can answer confidently even in Year 7, even if plans may change as the years pass. For others it may be that they have no idea, even as they approach Year 11. Some may have an idea but don’t know how to get there, and what skills they might need to reach their goal. To help them make sense of the huge choice of jobs and careers that are available, students at The Radclyffe School will attend a variety of events … [Read more...]

When World Book Day comes round each year, we want to celebrate our love of reading, writing and storytelling. But one day just isn’t enough. Since 2015 we have hosted the Charlotte Haggerty Writing Festival, which filled a week with exciting activities. Aimed especially at KS3, the festival gave students opportunities to create their own stories, alongside listening to favourite books from staff and students. Building up to the festival, lunchtimes in the library offered ‘Mystery … [Read more...]

Avoid Hunt Lane to save time and keep students safe Major road works are underway on the length of Hunt Lane from the railway bridge as far as Broomes Park. Temporary traffic lights have been in place since late March, but the next phase of the project will require a road closure. In discussions with Oldham Council we have been advised that the road will be closed between Monday 8th April and Friday 20th May. The far pavement from the school will still be available for people on foot, but … [Read more...]

Would you appreciate the convenience of paying for the food your children buy in Café Mojo at the click of a button? Or paying for a school trip your child has been looking forward to. Later this summer you will be able to at The Radclyffe School. Parent Pay may be something you are already familiar with from your child’s primary school. The easy to use online platform enables you to take control. Instead of sending money into school you can keep your child’s account topped up from the … [Read more...]

How many sides does a tetrahedron have? How would you set about building one that was over three metres tall? This challenge was set for students in Year s 9, 10 and 11 by engineers from construction company Wilmott Dixon. A tetrahedron, of course, has four triangular sides. Working in teams the students created small tetrahedrons from six 40cm dowels held together with elastic bands. Four of these created a ‘medium’ shape, which again were connected. Creating ever larger shapes to raise the … [Read more...]

It started with fairly traded chocolate. Now the school’s support and involvement in Fair Trade is continuing to grow. Ten members of the Student Voice team visited Honley High School in Halifax to find out more about fair trade issues and the steps we can take as a school and as individuals to ensure that producers receive a fair price for the goods we use everyday. Returning fired up with enthusiasm, the members of the team have committed to moving the school forward in how we approach … [Read more...]

The GCSE summer exams begin on Monday 13th May with the first Computer Science paper and continue until the final Music Technology exam on Wednesday 19th June. Our Year 11 students have been preparing with revision sessions at lunchtimes and after school. In practical subjects such as Art and Photography, some final exams have already taken place. End of Year exams for Years 7 and 8 will take place in May, ahead of the GCSE papers. Once these exams finish for Year 11, Pre-Public Exams for … [Read more...]

“Why do I need justice anyway?” This is the question that twelve of our Year 10 students will consider, discuss and write about over the coming months. They are taking on this task as they take part in The Scholars’ Programme, a project that recruits, trains and places university staff in schools to deliver university-style tutorials. The students made the trip to a snowy Liverpool John Moores University for this year’s launch event. They will work with Stephane Osborne, a solicitor who is … [Read more...]

An event in Oldham aimed to inspire and empower more girls to study digital and technology subjects, and then to move into careers in these industries, was an excellent opportunity for girls in Year 8. They travelled to Oldham’s Queen Elizabeth Hall, where they met role models working in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) based jobs. They also took part in hands-on workshops and activities to give them an insight into the skills and qualifications they would need. Alongside … [Read more...]