Dear Parent/Carer We are organising a visit out of school for our new year 7 students. I am writing to let you know the details and to seek your consent for your child. All of year 7 will be spending a day off site focusing on outdoor activities such as bushcraft, archery and pioneering. The visit represents a fantastic opportunity for teambuilding early on in your child’s secondary education, and will help them form friendships and work together with others in their year group. Visit … [Read more...]
Study Leave for Y11 Students
Dear Year 11 Students and Parents/Carers, We have now had two weeks of ‘full’ GCSE examinations which have been completed very successfully. I would like to take the opportunity to thank our students for the mature and sensible manner in which they have conducted themselves during this very demanding and stressful period. From Monday 5th June onwards, Year 11 students will no longer be required to attend school full-time. From this date, they are only required to attend on the days and at … [Read more...]
Learning Resources for students in Years 7 to 10 for 2nd May 2023
{gspeech}Please see the instructions below which students must follow during the day of Industrial Action on 2nd May 2023. If a teacher is not taking Industrial Action then they will be running a live lesson via Microsoft Teams. These will run using the Y7/Y11 timings for break and lunch (see lesson timings below). Microsoft Teams lessons can be joined via a wide range of devices, from school laptops to personal desktops/laptops, iPads and even mobile phones. All you need is … [Read more...]
Industrial Strike Action – Thursday 27th April and Tuesday 2nd May 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 strike action on Thursday 27th April and Tuesday 2nd May. 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 … [Read more...]
The Radclyffe School governors begin process to join the Cranmer Education Trust
Dear Parents and Carers, I am writing with some important and exciting news about the future of The Radclyffe School. Currently The Radclyffe School is part of a ‘Co-operative Learning Trust’, a partnership network that was set up over a decade ago which includes ten of our nearby primary schools and other local organisations. There have been many changes since then affecting education and schools, and, as we all know, things have got tougher for children and families. Over the last year, … [Read more...]
Year 10 Work Experience 2023
Dear Parents and Carers, Here at The Radclyffe School we are passionate about developing our students to be well rounded individuals who are able to access the world of work and thrive upon leaving. With this in mind all Year 10 students have the opportunity to take part in a one-week work placement. The purpose of this week is for our young people to gain valuable experience of the work place, develop transferable skills, gain an insight into the real world of work and explore different … [Read more...]
Learning Resources for students in Years 7 to 10 for 15th and 16th March 2023
{gspeech}Please see the instructions below which students must follow during the day of Industrial Action on 15th and 16th March 2023. If a teacher is not taking industrial action then they will be running a live lesson via Microsoft Teams. These will run at the same time as lessons would take place in school. Microsoft Teams lessons can be joined via a wide range of devices, from school laptops to personal desktops/laptops, iPads and even mobile phones. All you need is Internet … [Read more...]
Industrial Strike Action – Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th March 2023
{gspeech}Dear Parents and Carers, Following my letter to you last week, I can confirm that the school has received notification from the NEU trade union that its members will take industrial strike action on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th March. 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 … [Read more...]
Learning Resources for students for 10th March 2023
{gspeech}Please see the instructions below which students must follow during the school closure on 10th March 2023. Microsoft Teams lessons can be joined via a wide range of devices, from school laptops to personal desktops/laptops, iPads and even mobile phones. All you need is Internet access and a modern web browser such as Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome. You can also download the Microsoft Teams app here. Teachers will be sharing the details of how to join their live lesson … [Read more...]
Animal Academy adventure over the Easter holidays
Dear Parents and Carers, Is your child aged 13-16 and interested in Animals? We are delighted to announce some very good news: After the hugely popular Animal Academy programmes and due to high demand, Hopwood Hall have decided to run them again over the Easter Holidays. This incredible 4-day adventure for young people aged 13-16 who aspire to develop a career working with animals. Delivered by our in-house team of zoologists and expert tutors, these immersive programmes are set to give … [Read more...]
