BT WiFi have joined forces with Oldham Local Authority and The Radclyffe School to create a pilot scheme which offers Internet access to families who do not currently have broadband or internet access at home. Who can get help - Increased internet access is available to families with vulnerable and disadvantaged children from early years up to 16 if you: • don’t have access to a fixed broadband connection • cannot afford the additional data needed to access educational resources or social … [Read more...]
Year 11 Lockers
Year 11 students may collect their belonging from their lockers at the following times, please bring your locker key to receive your £5 deposit. Locker numbers 1-100 on Monday 20th July between 9am and 11.30am Locker numbers 101 – 200 on Tuesday 21st July between 9am and 11.30am Locker numbers 201 – 300 on Wednesday 22nd July between 9am and 11.30am Any items remaining after this time will be disposed of. If you do not return your key on these dates – you will not be able to claim your deposit … [Read more...]
September 2020 Reopening Plan
Dear Parents and Carers, Further to my letter of 3rd July I am writing to you with details of the school’s plans for reopening in September 2020. As outlined in my previous letter, I fully understand the challenges that families have faced during the period of school closure and lockdown. We are very grateful for the support that you have provided for your child’s education during that time. Our plans for welcoming our students back in September consist of two phases. Phase 1 will cover the … [Read more...]
Free School Meals – are you eligible?
Oldham Council is urging families to check whether they are eligible for free school meals for the next academic year in September 2020. The Coronavirus Pandemic has left many families with different financial situations than before. The worry is that more children will be left facing hunger and malnutrition because parents and guardians are struggling financially and aren’t aware of what they are eligible to claim. You don’t need to make a separate claim for free school meals if you are already … [Read more...]
School Reopening in September 2020
Dear Parents & Carers, I hope you and your family are safe and well and coping with the continued demands of these exceptional times. Yesterday the Department for Education issued guidance to all schools regarding reopening in September 2020. The guidance is very detailed but probably the most important element is that all students in all year groups will be expected to attend school full-time from the beginning of September. Schools have been directed to ensure that the following are in … [Read more...]
Results Day 2020
Information for students, parents and carers based on guidance received up to Friday 19th June Results will be released on the published results day as planned on Thursday 20th August 2020. The calculated grades awarded this summer will be formal grades, with the same status as grades awarded in any other year. They will therefore be accepted by all institutions and will enable progression to higher and further education to take place in the normal way. How GCSE grades are being … [Read more...]
Year 10 & 11 Students – Applying for Oxbridge, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science and Law: A Guide for Parents and Carers
Applying to universities, or for courses, that have complex application processes, involving entrance exams and interviews, is daunting for students. But it is daunting for parents and carers too. On Thursday 25 June (from 7pm), Dr Richard Lee, Assistant Principal at Oldham Sixth Form College (OSFC), will be offering a ‘virtual’ session to demystify the process of applying to Oxford or Cambridge University, or for competitive courses, such as Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science or Law. He … [Read more...]
School gets active in School Sports Week at Home
Students and their families at The Radclyffe School will be getting active during National School Sports Week (20-26 June). Though in-school sport days can’t take place this summer, the Youth Sport Trust is taking its annual National School Sport Week campaign beyond the school gates to parents and families – reinvented as National School Sport Week at Home. With social distancing in place, students and staff at The Radclyffe School will be getting involved in the week by participating in … [Read more...]
Use of ParentPay for food payments
In order to minimise the use of cash when students return to school we are strongly encouraging parents to add money to their child's school meal account using ParentPay. For more information on ParentPay, please see the page linked below on the school website. https://theradclyffeschool.co.uk/parentpay-2/ If you do not already have access to ParentPay for your child, please email [email protected] and we will be in touch with the information you require to create your account. … [Read more...]
Monkhouse Schoolwear Specialists – Appointments Available to Book Now!
Monkhouse Schoolwear Specialists have announced details of appointments available to parents to easily obtain school uniforms. Update on our stores: Due to social distancing and creating a safe environment for all customers, our stores capacity has been significantly reduced and we will not be able to supply all your parents through our stores. We are focused on two streams of service for New Starters and Existing Students to ensure we can process as many orders as possible before you return to … [Read more...]
