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Towerwood Visit
Pupils had a very enjoyable stay at Towerwood in the Lake District last week. The group was led by Mr Reeves and accompanied by Mr Hird, Miss Foster, Miss Sagar and Mr Bowling. Special thanks go to Matthew Fenney, James Barrowclough and Roisin Ogden (Year 11) and Amy Kitchen (Year 10) for their enthusiastic and helpful participation in the trip.
Extension Work and BSF
The steel structure of the extension is now under construction. Architects visited school to present three potential options for our school’s future transformation under BSF. County now have to present a submission to the DCSF, outlining their plans for the 8 schools involved in this very exciting project.
Year 11 Photographs
Photographers will be in school on Tuesday, 9th February to capture a group photo of Year 11 and also individual portraits. It is vital that all students are on time this day as any late comers will delay the process and may mean they are unable to take part in the group photograph. The photos will be available to order on line, full details to be supplied.
Year 11 Information Session with St Mary’s College
Students wishing to continue their post-16 studies at St Mary’s College will have a chance to find out what is on offer there when St Mary’s staff visit school next Tuesday, 9th February from 1.30pm till 3.30pm.
Year 9 Options Evening
On Wednesday, 10th February starting at 6.30pm, Year 9 students and their families will be given the chance to find out about the options on offer for Year 10. After a short introductory talk it will be possible to speak with subject leaders and other staff for information to help make this important decision.
FMFM
Fisher More’s radio station FMFM will be broadcasting to the community for the 3rd year on Wednesday and Thursday next week. DJs are from Year 9 and have received tuition from Rock FM. This year the pupils have already pre-recorded interviews with Corrie's Julia Haworth and cricketer Michael Brown and with live guests including England Rugby legend Charlie Hodgson and Accrington Stanley player Chris Turner, it promises to be really good again.
Non-Uniform Day
This will be held on Friday, 12th February in aid of the victims of the Haiti earthquake.
Treats Afternoon
Students with the highest number of reward stamps and those nominated by their form teachers will have a fun afternoon on Friday, 12th February when they can enjoy various activities in the Sports Hall, including the climbing wall, trampolining, etc.
Sion Mission
Parents and guardians are warmly invited to the social event in school on 25th February, 7.30pm till 9pm organised as part of the Sion Mission which is being held throughout that week.
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