Dear Parent/Carer Holidays During Term Time We have all been affected by the difficulties and restrictions placed upon us during the Covid-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, we now feel hopeful and optimistic as we slowly return to some sense of normality within our school. We are now implementing our Curriculum Recovery Strategy in order to reduce the impact enforced closures have had on education. The recent announcement regarding the lifting of travel restrictions has undoubtedly prompted … [Read more...]
Letter from NHS School Nursing Service: COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 12-15 years of age
Dear Parent/Guardian, I am writing to inform you that we will soon be offering COVID-19 vaccinations in your child’s school. I would like to ask if you wish to give your consent for your child to receive a first dose of the vaccine. The main purpose of the COVID-19 school age vaccination programme is to provide protection to the children who receive the vaccine and may help to reduce transmission of COVID-19 in the wider population. Once we have your consent, we will deliver … [Read more...]
GCSEPod Revision and Digital Content Resources
Dear Parents and carers, We are delighted to announce that The Radclyffe School has invested in GCSEPod, the award-winning digital content and revision provider. GCSEPod will be used by teachers to set home learning tasks in certain subjects and is an invaluable revision tool for both Year 10 and 11 students to help prepare for their PPE and final GCSE exams. Your child now has free access to GCSEPod’s library of over 6,500 ‘Pods’, 3-5 minute videos designed to deliver knowledge in short … [Read more...]
Year 10 Work Experience Placements for July 2022
Dear Parents and Carers, This week all of our Year 10 students will be offered the opportunity to take part in work experience during the week commencing 4th July for 5 days. All Year 10 Students will be required to seek out their own placement. This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to gain industry experience and develop life skills that will contribute to them going on to succeed beyond The Radclyffe School. We are looking to provide a 'job shop window' that will be … [Read more...]
Year 8 HPV Vaccinations – October 2021
Please see the letter below from the Oldham School Nursing Team. Dear Parent/Guardian, We will be offering the HPV vaccine to school aged children this academic year as part of the National School aged Vaccination Programme. We will be visiting your child’s school w/c 18/10/2021 The HPV programme in the UK consists of two doses of the vaccine for students who start the course before their 15th birthday. The vaccine is routinely offered in schools, to boys and girls from … [Read more...]
Letter from Oldham Council re: COVID Vaccinations – September 2021
Dear Parent/Guardian, As you may be aware, the COVID-19 vaccination programme is being extended. In the next few weeks, children ages 12 and higher will be able to get their COVID-19 vaccine. You will soon be receiving a letter giving you more information on the programme, and asking for your consent for your child to be vaccinated. Your rights as a parent are extremely important, which is why we are asking this and writing to you now. We know that there have been mixed messages … [Read more...]
Check your eligibility for Free School Meals
Oldham Council is urging families to check whether they are eligible for free school meals for the next academic year in September 2021. Free School Meal’s Eligibility You can get free school meals if your child attends a local authority maintained school (not private) and you receive one of the following: Income Support (IS) Income-based Jobseekers Allowance (IBJSA) An income-related employment and support allowance Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act … [Read more...]
New Key Stage 4 School Tie – Years 10 and 11
Dear Parents & Carers, As you will be aware, the school made changes to its curriculum structure last year and the five-year journey for students at The Radclyffe School is now divided into two stages: Key Stage 3 (Years 7, 8 and 9) and Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11). Your child has now ‘graduated’ from Key Stage 3 and is a Key Stage 4 student of the school. They are starting or continuing the examination subjects that they selected through our options process and we expect them to work … [Read more...]
End of day arrangements and parking on Hunt Lane
As we are sure that many of you are aware, Hunt Lane becomes very busy at the end of the school day when 1500 students leave school. To help provide a safe environment for our students, parents and neighbours we are asking that at the end of the day you do the following: If you live within walking distance of school, allow your child to walk home If you have to pick up your children in the car, park a short distance away from school and get your child to walk to you If you have to … [Read more...]
Remote Learning on Tuesday 7th September (P1-P5) and Wednesday 8th September (P1 only)
Students in years 8-11 will be assigned remote learning activities on Tuesday 7th September (P1-5) and Wednesday 8th September (P1 only) to allow our new year 7 students to access transition day. Students will be preparing for and travelling to school during P2 on Wednesday 8th September. Lesson and activities will be assigned by class teachers on Frog in line with the school timetable. Students should email their year managers if they have any concerns with their remote learning as … [Read more...]
