Dear Parent / Carer, As we approach the end of this academic year, I am writing to thank you all for all the support you have shown the school and our students in what has been a year like no other. The following is information for the end of the summer term and the start of the new term in September 2021. On Monday 12th July 2021 there will be a Non-Uniform Day, students do not need to wear their uniform for a small donation (£1.00) which will go to our nominated charity, this will be … [Read more...]
Resumption of in-school Covid-19 Lateral Flow Testing
In response to guidance from Public Health England, following the current exponential rise of Covid-19 cases in the North West particularly amongst school aged children, we are going to resume in school testing for COVID-19 for all of students who we have previously received parental/carer consent. This will help slow the spread of the virus and keep the members of our school community and their families safer. Each student with consent will be tested ONCE before the end of the school year. We … [Read more...]
Notice of Change to the 2021 Induction
Dear Year 6 Pupil and Parents/Carers, We would like to provide you with an update in response to the government announcements made on Monday 14th June 2021 regarding COVID restrictions. Unfortunately, based on the advice provided by the Local Authority we are no longer able to run our planned, face-to-face Induction Day on 30th June or the New Parents Evening event on the 1st July. We realise that things may seem uncertain at the moment and you will no doubt be worrying. We would … [Read more...]
Response to Parent and Student Consultation – 49 Period Fortnight
Dear Parent/Carer, A few weeks ago there was a consultation into the proposal to move to a 49 period fortnight from September. Below, as well as the original consultation, you can find a summary of the information collected through this consultation and a response to the issues raised. Having considered the finding of the consultation, the Governors have ratified the decision to adopt these proposals in full from September 2021. In summary: there will be a 49 period timetable – … [Read more...]
Year 11 Progression Curriculum 2021
In line with Government advice we have created a progression curriculum to support all year 11 students with their next steps. These resources can be accessed remotely on any internet enabled device. The DFE has published some guidance on how schools can manage a period of remote learning/ independent study leave following the exams to maximize opportunities that meet the progression needs of all students. Activities include; Careers sessions, speakers for schools, access to workshops and … [Read more...]
Reporting Covid-19 Positive Test Results Over the Spring Bank holidays
If your child receives a positive Covid-19 test result over the Spring Bank holidays you should inform the school as soon as possible. Please complete the form by clicking the link below: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=1bsz3HKuzk2keT6NDwbhH6OWZEjOOlVOjJH0SMjpgqdUODRNMzlKNjFCME02VE44QUQ3TUFCQ1Q3WSQlQCN0PWcu Please also send us a screenshot of the text message received, or forward on the email, from NHS Test and Trace which confirmed the positive test result to … [Read more...]
Supporting families through COVID over the Spring Bank Holiday
You may have read in the local media that Oldham Council has secured from Government over £200,000 to support families with children through its COVID local support fund, which will be used to cover the Spring Bank holiday. We, as your child's school, are working with the Council to deliver food vouchers to families with children entitled to income based free school meals before schools finish for the half term break. We want to ensure that those eligible for free school meals on the … [Read more...]
Year 11 Leavers Letter to parents
Dear Parent/Carer, As you are aware, Year 11 final in-class assessments have been running for several weeks. The vast majority of these assessments have now been completed. This morning we have taken the decision that students should now study from home. There are still a number of very important assessments that students have depending on their option subjects. If this is the case for your child they should continue to prepare carefully and attend school for these assessments (further … [Read more...]
Letter to Parents and Carers of Year 11 Students
FAO Parents and carers of Year 11 students, On the 8th March, we shared an important assembly with students, parents and carers regarding how GCSE grades will be awarded in 2021. This summer’s grades will be based “on evidence of the standard at which students are performing” and only on material they have been taught. Further information was published on our school website under GCSEs Grading Guidance for Summer 2021 including important guidance documents by JCQ that explains the process to … [Read more...]
IMPORTANT message to Year 11 students regarding missed assessments on Friday 14th May
Dear Year 11, Some of you were absent on Friday 14th May and missed important assessments. Your performance on these summer assessments are vital evidence towards your GCSE grades. If you were absent from school on Friday 14th May please read this carefully. There will be one final opportunity for you to complete the assessments you missed last Friday 14th May this Monday 17th May and Tuesday 18th May. The sessions will start at 3pm prompt. Please do not be late. Catch Up A: … [Read more...]
