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...]
Safety messages for returning Secondary School students from Oldham Council
Letter to Parents/Carers from Oldham Council regarding reopening of schools
Letter to Year 10 Parents & Carers – Wider School Reopening
Dear Parents & Carers, Further to my letter of 29th May I am writing to you with additional information regarding our plans to begin the wider reopening of the school to Year 10 students. Since my last letter we have undertaken a detailed consultation process with our staff and have also submitted our overall school risk assessment to the local authority. I am pleased to report that the local authority has approved our risk assessment and the precautions that we will take to support … [Read more...]
Letter to Parents/Carers on 29th May 2020
Dear Parents & Carers, Re: Potential Reopening of the School to More Students in June Firstly, I would like to say that I hope you and your family are safe and well. Unfortunately we have received the very sad and tragic news recently that some families have lost loved ones due to the COVID-19 virus and our sincere condolences, as well as thoughts and prayers, are extended to all those suffering bereavement at this time. I would also like to thank all families for the extremely valuable role … [Read more...]
Year 10 Post-16 Options Preparation
Dear Year 10 Parent, Now is the time for your child to start to think about their Post 16 Options in preparation for making applications at the start of Year 11. All Year 10 Students are entitled to a 1:1 Careers Interview. Usually these would take place within School but due to current guidance these are being delivered over the phone. It is extremely important that your child is prepared for this next step and that they understand the options available to them. Please see attached information … [Read more...]
