This week we had the privilege of welcoming former Olympian Bex Wilson to our school to speak with our Year 9, 10, and 11 students. Bex shared her inspiring journey, from facing challenges during her school years and struggling with mental health to discovering her true self through resilience and hard work. She spoke openly about the ups and downs she faced as a student, emphasising how those experiences helped her build resilience. Her honesty resonated deeply with our students, reinforcing … [Read more...]
TRS hosts Holocaust Memorial Day commemorative assembly for Oldham
The Radclyffe School in Oldham hosted a poignant and enlightening assembly to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. The event was organised in partnership with Oldham Council, Oldham Youth Council, the Oldham Interfaith Forum, and Stuart Ferster from the Northern Holocaust Education Group. The ceremony began with a welcome from Headteacher John Cregg, followed by an opening speech from the Deputy Mayor of Oldham, Councillor Eddie Moores. In his address, Councillor Moores reflected on the … [Read more...]
Inclement Weather Notice – School Open
Dear Parent/Carer, Following an assessment of the conditions of the school site and the local area all major roads and main pathways are clear and there is no further major snowfall forecast therefore school will be open as usual. Please continue to look out for messages from the school and also check the school website for further information. Kind Regards Mr J Cregg Headteacher … [Read more...]
KS4 Curriculum Information Evening
Dear Parents and Carers, We are delighted to invite you to our Key Stage 4 Curriculum Information Evening which will be held in school on Tuesday 17th September. The event will begin at 4:30pm, end at 5:30pm and it is relevant for all families who have children at the school in Years 10 and 11. The purpose of the event is to share important information regarding your child’s education during the upcoming school year. This will include: · Details of the curriculum that children will … [Read more...]
Year 7 GL Exact Testing – September 2024
Dear Parents and Carers, As part of our commitment to provide the best education for each child at The Radclyffe School, we will administer online tests to our Year 7 students. These tests are part of the GL Exact testing programme and provide us with information on students’ word recognition, spelling, reading comprehension and dictation (handwriting and typing speeds). We know that difficulties in these areas can compromise success in lessons and assessments. As a result, we are committing … [Read more...]
Year 11 Upcoming Careers Events
Dear Parents/Carers, Throughout your child’s time here at The Radclyffe School there will be key points where they will have to make some key decisions about their future plans. With this in mind, we wish to draw your attention to some key dates and opportunities for your child to get involved in. Oldham Careers Fair: An opportunity for year 11 students to explore their post-16 options. The event will take place at Queen Elizabeth Hall, Oldham on Tuesday 24th September 3pm – 6pm. … [Read more...]
KS3 Curriculum Information Evening
Dear Parents and Carers, We are delighted to invite you to our Key Stage 3 Curriculum Information Evening which will be held in school on Tuesday 10th September. The event will begin at 4:30pm, end at 5:30pm and it is relevant for all families who have children at the school in Years 7, 8 and 9. The purpose of the event is to share important information regarding your child’s education during the upcoming school year. This will include: · Details of the curriculum that children will … [Read more...]
Students open the doors on their excellent school
Students and staff at The Radclyffe School will be showing off their excellent school later this month, welcoming Year 6 pupils, and their parents and carers to the Hunt Lane site. The Open Evening takes place on Wednesday 25th September, with doors open from 5pm til 7.30pm. Visitors will get a ‘hands on’ experience of everything from food preparation to creating art, music and drama, cutting edge technology to first-class sports facilities. They will see for themselves the excellent … [Read more...]
September 2024 Return to School
Please see the information below regarding the return to school on Tuesday 3rd September 2024. New Year 7 students will start at 8.30am. All other year groups will start at 11.10am and will not be allowed into school until the end of break. School will finish at 3pm as normal for all students. … [Read more...]
Introducing the school to pupils and pupils to the school
For our new students who will be starting at the school in September, the chance to have a gentle introduction to life at the Radclyffe School is an important annual milestone. We were delighted then to welcome students to their Induction Day. Coming from a total of 27 different primary schools across Oldham, the children got to know the routines of the school, and toured the building so they will be familiar with how they make their way around from September. The class of 2024 will be looked … [Read more...]
