Whatever year group they may be in, some of our students will have a firm idea of what job they might like to do in the future. For others, even in Year 11, they might have no firm plans. This year’s National Careers Week, in early March, was a timely opportunity then to discover just what options they might wish to follow. One highlight was our Year 8 Industry Day. Employers from a breadth of industries visited school to share with students the work carried out in their field. We would … [Read more...]
Introducing Mr Cregg
We asked Mr Cregg to answer a few questions for the newsletter. Here's what we found... What is your teaching background and experience? I qualified as a teacher in 1994, having previously completed an Engineering degree. I have worked in three schools in south Manchester in a variety of roles including Head of Department, Assistant Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher. My most recent school was Priestnall School in Stockport where I was Headteacher for five years before joining The Radclyffe … [Read more...]
Beating Maths anxiety
In any subject, students can suffer from anxiety, whether from new topics, a disappointing test result or worry over forthcoming exams. To reduce anxiety here are a few suggestions and strategies that might help: Positivity Try to reflect with your child on positive successes in mathematics. Remind them of times when they have had praise from their Maths teacher or a positive post-card or letter; or when they have achieved a good mark in a test. Challenge negative or unhelpful … [Read more...]
