Dear Parent/Carer This week I have informed Governors of my decision to retire from my post as Headteacher of The Radclyffe School with effect from 31st August 2019. Whilst it has been a difficult decision to leave such an outstanding school, I believe it is the right time for me to step down and enjoy my retirement after nearly 22 years as Headteacher of The Radclyffe School. I consider myself very fortunate and privileged to have worked with some amazing students and talented staff and … [Read more...]
University skills from Year 10 students
“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...]
Girls get technology taster
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...]
Readathon returns!
Imagine if reading for pleasure could help children in hospitals to enjoy a good story. That is just the result we will be seeing as once again students in Year 7 and 8 take part in Readathon. The students received sponsor forms this week and have been invited to get reading. They are welcome to read whatever they like, and maybe to explore books they haven’t come across before. A checklist with their sponsorship form means they can tick off as many genres as they wish, from science fiction … [Read more...]
School’s research role helping to protect students’ mental health
Students at The Radclyffe School have taken short lessons in relaxation during this term. The activity is part of a year-long research project to establish how far regular input of mindfulness or relaxation can benefit students’ wellbeing and emotional health. The University of Manchester and the Anna Freud Centre for Children & Families will carry out the research over the course of a year. The programme, Inspire Education for Wellbeing is helping to raise awareness of the issue during … [Read more...]
Heading for the heights
Students at The Radclyffe School will be developing a head for heights from this week, as a six metre climbing wall takes shape. The latest addition to the outstanding sports and PE facilities at the school will enable students to learn climbing, traversing and bouldering. The school arranged for a length of wall otherwise unused to undergo the transformation to a high quality facility. Climbing Wall Solutions have designed and built the wall within the Sports Village at The Radclyffe … [Read more...]
From Oldham to Australia: former student shares his experience
Businessman Graham Wynn left The Radclyffe School in 1978 with only a few qualifications. His working life was to take him to Australia. Back in this country to visit family, this week he returned to the school to talk to Year 11 students about reaching your goals, the world of work, and the expectations of modern school leavers from the eyes of the employer. Mr Wynn now runs his own successful recruitment business, Superior People, based in Melbourne. Describing his experience of employment … [Read more...]
Students’ festive performance, and a celebrity Santa
Christmas songs, drama, festive food and a very special visitor (dressed as a very special visitor). All the ingredients for our annual Christmas Party organised with Age UK in Oldham. We welcomed older residents from across Chadderton to join us for the seasonal get together. Among the carols and Christmas songs were O Little Town of Bethlehem, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Away in a Manger and a very high energy performance of the Twelve Days of Christmas. At the end of the party, … [Read more...]
School gets behind Mayor’s charity
Members of the British Values Team paid a visit to the Mayor of Oldham, Cllr Javid Iqbal. Whilst they discovered all about the role of the Mayor, they also found out about Cllr Iqbal’s ambition to raise the largest Mayor’s Charity total ever. Each year the Mayor raises money through lots of events, supporting chosen charities. This year Cllr Iqbal is supporting Dr Kershaw’s Hospice, MIND, Action Oldham Fund, Maggie’s Cancer Centre and St Thomas’s Church in Werneth. With an ambitious target … [Read more...]
Students’ open doors to their successful future
As a student at The Radclyffe School, he was Head Boy when the school moved into its new modern building in 2008. Ten years later Atiqur Rahman spoke to students, staff and parents as the Guest of Honour at the Chadderton secondary’s Presentation Evening. The evening was a celebration of students’ achievement across all year groups, but especially for the leaving year 11s to receive their GCSE and other exam certificates. With the Mayor of Oldham, Cllr Javid Iqbal also present, students … [Read more...]
