Working in partnership with the Oldham Interfaith Forum, our Year 9 students have been studying a topic which looks at the different faith communities in Oldham and interfaith work. Students have conducted their own research, posed questions to an interfaith panel and now will be presenting their findings to you. Event Information: Thursday 13th of July - 6.00pm - 7.00pm Key Features: Student Presentations Nasheed Presentation from a Rabbi Food provided by the Interfaith … [Read more...]
Changes to the School day from September 2023
Dear Parents and Carers, I hope that you and your families are all well and you looking forward to the summer break. I am writing to you to inform you about some changes to the school day from September. The school day will be as follows: 8.20am School Opens to Students 8.30 Welcome and Wellbeing 8.50 Period 1 9.50 Period 2 10.50 Break 11.10 Period 3 12.10pm Period 4 1.10 Lunchtime 2.00 Period 5 3.00 End of School Day - Start … [Read more...]
Learning Resources for students in Years 7 to 10 for 5th and 7th July 2023
{gspeech}Please see the instructions below which students must follow during the day of Industrial Action on 5th July and 7th 2023. A reminder that as previously communicated all students, with the exception of students with an EHCP and Looked After Children, will be learning from home. Year 10 Students with an external work placement must attend the work placement as normal. (Industrial Strike Action – Wednesday 5th and Friday 7th July 2023 – The Radclyffe School) If a teacher … [Read more...]
KS3 Birds of Prey Show – Friday 14th July
Dear Parent/Carer, To enrich and complete this year’s KS3 learning, the Science department has arranged the “Birds of Prey Show” to come into school on the Friday 14th July 2023. The show specialises in prey and predator relationships and how birds fly. This is an exciting and engaging way for students to learn facts about birds of prey and a completely memorable close encounter. A variety of owls, hawks, eagles and falcons will be visiting our school. Some students may even get the … [Read more...]
Industrial Action – Wednesday 5th and Friday 7th July 2023
Dear Parents and Carers, I can confirm that the school has received notification from the NEU trade union that its members will take industrial action on Wednesday 5th and Friday 7th July. This action relates to a national dispute over pay. A significant number of staff within our school are members of this union and therefore the school will be affected by the industrial action. We have conducted a thorough risk assessment and based upon the number of teaching staff we expect to be … [Read more...]
Year 10 Work Experience 2023
Dear Parent/Carer For all students who have submitted their work experience forms, Year 10 Work Experience will take place on Monday 3rd July – Friday 7th July. If your child has submitted their forms and we have completed the necessary checks then their name and placement will be displayed on the Year 10 notice board in school. Your child will be responsible for checking the notice board and noting down their placement details in their work experience booklet. Your child must then contact … [Read more...]
Return to normal school uniform week commencing 19th June
Dear Parents/Carers, As the weather is forecast to cool over the weekend we will be returning to our normal dress code from Monday 19th June. All students must wear their blazers and ties for school again along with the rest of their normal school uniform. Kind regards, Mr Carey Deputy Headteacher The Radclyffe School … [Read more...]
CAT4 Testing for Year 9 Students 22nd/23rd June 2023
Dear Year 9 Parents and carers, All Year 9 students will be sitting their CAT 4 Level F tests next week commencing 22nd June 2023. Please note dates and times below: Date 9E Side 9I Side Thurs 22nd June Periods 1, 3 and 5. Periods 2 and 4 Friday 23rd June Period 4 Each test will be taken under formal test conditions in computer-based classrooms during students’ regular timetabled lessons. Students need to; sit 3 separate digital tests … [Read more...]
Letter to Y11 Parents and Carers re end of GCSEs
Dear Parents and Carers, As you will be aware, your child will soon be completing their final GCSE examination, after which they will not be required to attend school. I am writing to you to ask for your support in ensuring that your child’s remaining days in school are conducted in a calm and successful manner. We will continue to liaise very closely with local community leaders, local ward councillors, businesses, community workers and the Police to ensure that all our stakeholders will … [Read more...]
No Blazers/Ties required week commencing 12th June 2023
Dear Parents/Carers, As I am sure you are aware, the weather is going to be very hot this week. We have therefore decided that this week students do not need to wear their blazers or ties. They should however still wear the rest of their school uniform and they also need to make sure they have all their equipment. We will take a decision about whether students need to wear blazers and/or ties next week nearer the time. Please remind your child to apply sunscreen before school and take a … [Read more...]
