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FREE YOUR EX AMINER GUIDE TO THE AREA’S SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
Getting technical
Take a peak at the gadgets some schools are using to engage their pupils
See page 8/9
Back to School
Education can also be fun with these quirky school accessories
Top marks all round
See page 13
Off the shelf
Find out what kids of all ages will be reading this autumn
Our pick of the area’s schools and colleges working tirelessly to realise your child’s full potential.
See page 22
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Wakefield Girls’ High School
Information Morning
Saturday 6th October 2012, 9.30am-1.00pm The Senior School Heads will give a short presentation to prospective parents and pupils at 10.00am
Inspire Engage Achieve •
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www.wgsf.org.uk
Mulberry House Nursery Newly refurbished with state-of-the-art facilities. Full and part-time places available now for boys and girls age 3-4 years.
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Record year for Huddersfield New College
Huddersfield New College is situated in a 30 acre greenfield site with views over the foot hills of the Pennines. This relaxing campus location plays host to over 2,300 16-18 year olds studying courses at foundation, intermediate and advanced level. The college is the only one in Kirklees that allows students to combine both academic and vocational study. The college is currently celebrating record A level results, having achieved a 99% pass rate for the previous academic year. This comes on the back of an Ofsted inspection in November 2011 which saw the college officially rated as “good with outstanding features�.
Always moving forward, Huddersfield New College invested significantly in its facilities over the summer. As well as refurbishing the library and guidance centre, work has recently finished on a suite of state of the art Science labs and a 3G astro turf pitch. A new sports barn is also under development too. The college is also hosting its first ever Saturday open morning on 10th November from 10am to 1pm, so why not come along and see for yourself why Huddersfield New College is in the top 8% of all schools and colleges nationally for student performance at advanced level. For more information about Huddersfield New College call 01484 652341 or email info@huddnewcoll.ac.uk
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Options Contents Welcome to the first issue of Education Options. Finding the right school for your child is crucial. Nothing prepares young adults better for the wider world than a good education. We have some of the best schools in the country in this area, but this much choice only makes your decision more difficult. To help you make the right decision for your child, we’ve brought together profiles of schools and colleges from across the area, as well as relevant educational news and features.
2 HUDDERSFIELD NEW COLLEGE
17 SHELLEY COLLEGE
4 NEWSOME HIGH SCHOOL
18 DRAWING THE RIGHT CONCLUSIONS
With over 2,300 students, the college is the only one in Kirklees that allows students to combine both academic and vocational study. A successful and ambitious institution which offers its pupils outstanding opportunities.
5 WAKEFIELD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOUNDATION
Conveniently located together, Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (QEGS) and Wakefield Girl’s School (WGHS) form Wakefield Grammar School Foundation.
7 ROYDS HALL HIGH SCHOOL
This is a school enriched by its diversity with over 30 countries and 27 languages represented in a school at the heart of the local community.
8 THE GADGET SHOW editor Diane Briggs 01484 437746 diane.briggs@examiner.co.uk DESIGNER Gavin Horrocks 01484 437758 gavin.horrocks@examiner.co.uk ADVERTISING SALEs Andrea Cox 01484 437742 andrea.cox@examiner.co.uk
Today’s teachers bring the latest technology into the classroom to help with student learning.
11 The creative & media school
Leading the way, the first Creative & Media School which opened in 2010 on the Netherhall Learning Campus.
12 Moorend academy The academy which helps individuals develop skills and knowledge for their current and future roles in society.
13 TOOLS FOR SCHOOLS
Make sure your child has the right tools to help further his or her education.
14 HOLMFIRTH HIGH SCHOOL
Situated in the heart of the Holme Valley, this school is a mathematics, computing and applied learning specialist.
15 NORTH HUDDERSFIELD TRUST SCHOOL Education Options is published by Huddersfield Examiner, Pennine Business Park, Longbow Close, Bradley Road, Bradley, Huddersfield HD2 1 GQ. Copyright of editorial contents held by Huddersfield Examiner. Reproduction in part or in whole is forbidden save with the express permission of the publishers. It is not our intention to print any matter that discriminates on the grounds of race, sex, sexuality or disability. The magazine is printed by Mirror Colour Printers (Oldham) Ltd. Advertisements are accepted according to our terms and conditions.
A new dynamic, innovative and caring Foundation Trust School for the 11 to 16 age group.
16 COLNE VALLEY SPECIALIST ARTS COLLEGE
The school where every student is encouraged and challenged to do their very best, no excuses.
More good news at Shelley College as work begins on new million-pound multi-purpose building.
Ofsted report suggests more needs to be done to help children develop their artistic side
19 Rishworth school
A co-educational school offering a broadbased education for pupils aged between three and 18 years, with boarding from the age of 10.
21 netherhall high school
A school designed to equip students with all the skills they need for a successful future.
22 book reviews WITH WATERSTONES
Find out about all the latest books to help your child with his or her education.
23 castle hall
Smaller than the average school but which is highly regarded for its specialist language development skills.
23 rastrick high school
A school situated at the heart of the community which offers a supportive and challenging learning environment.
24 all saints high school
The school which goes from strength to strength and continues to break records.
25 almondbury high school
A school which aims to provide excellence for each student’s learning and personal development.
26 OSCARS THEATRE ACADEMY
The local academy which encourages every child to take the spotlight and develop their true potential.
26 KIP McGRATH EDUCATION CENTRES
A tutoring centre which offers individual programmes for each child and exam preparation.
27 HUDDERSFIELD GRAMMAR SCHOOL
The long established co-educational school for children aged from three to 16 who enjoy learning in a focused environment.
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Newsome is a happy learning school where students exceed their potential. In recent years, Newsome high school has, as described by a year 11 student, gone from “Zero to Hero” and has established itself as a successful and ambitious institution. A relentless drive and absolute focus on outstanding standards in teaching and learning underpinned by a positive ethos of the happy learning school has transformed the school. Popularity has grown and a trust has reappeared within the parent community and as a result the school is seeing a rapid and consistent increase in school numbers into year 7 and from midterm transfers. It is seen as the “lighthouse of the community” and recent evidence has even suggested that the school has directly impacted on a reduced crime rate within the local community. Local residents regularly contact school to say that they have seen massive improvements and how well behaved and well mannered the students are.
The students recognise and are grateful that there has been significant investment into the learning environment including a TV studio, a sound Recording studio, a reading room and new dining rooms and toilets, to name but a few. All subject areas are now in zones so as to create individual identities and make movement around the building easy and effective for both staff and students. As a Sports College, facilities for sporting excellence are second to none. Calm, well ordered learning environments allow teachers to teach, all students to learn and everyone to exceed their potential. Visitors comment on a daily basis about the wonderful” feel” of the school and many have said that they did not know there were schools like this.
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Newsome High School and Sports College is as it is. A Good School moving rapidly towards being Outstanding. If you asked the students and staff, they would say it already is. The future is bright at Newsome.
The head teacher has a fundamental belief that if all, students and staff, are happy and enjoy being at school, then anything is possible. This is why
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• Attendance stands at 95% • No exclusions in the last academic year
• Progress figures in Maths and English are 10% above target
“Newsome High School is a truly great place to work”
Investors in people 2011
“Newsome High School is a good school”
Ofsted 2012
Castle Avenue, Newsome, Huddersfield HD4 7EP
01484 226570
www.newsomehigh.kirklees.sch.uk
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Mulberry House Nursery now offers part-time sessions for your child following a stunning refurbishment. Conveniently located together, Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (QEGS) and Wakefield Girls’ High School (WGHS) form Wakefield Grammar School Foundation.
The refurbishment has increased pupil capacity, with full and part-time sessions now available.
The schools offer the ‘best of both worlds’ by providing wholly co-educational teaching in Mulberry House Nursery and some joint A level teaching in the Sixth Form, combined with an outstanding track record for delivering exemplary single- sex education during those crucial learning years of four to sixteen. Children begin their educational journey in the newly refurbished Mulberry House Nursery, which boasts state-ofthe-art facilities within a bright and airy environment, perfect for fun and handson learning. The Nursery provides an excellent early years setting, helping to establish firm learning foundations for the future for boys and girls age 3-4 years, before they continue their school careers through the schools of Wakefield Grammar School Foundation.
Our Information Morning on 6th October at 9.30-1pm gives you the opportunity to visit all the schools of the Foundation. There is no need to book, just turn up on the day and have a tour around the schools, see our facilities, meet our pupils and speak to teachers about your child’s education.
Inspire Engage Achieve •
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Wakefield Girls’ High School
Information Morning Saturday 6th October 2012 9.30am-1.00pm
The Senior School Heads will give a short presentation to prospective parents and pupils at 10.00am
www.wgsf.org.uk
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• A rich and proud history since 1591 • Exemplary single-sex learning for pupils from 4 -18 years • Opportunity to study subjects taught jointly at Sixth Form • Fees are fully inclusive of school lunches, text books and principal public examination fees • Fee assistance available from 7 years of age • Located together and accessible from across South and West Yorkshire
Mulberry House Nursery Newly refurbished with state-of-the-art facilities. Full and part-time places available now for boys and girls age 3-4 years.
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Thursday 27th September 2012 and Monday 1st October 2012 5 - 7pm with the Headteacher’s welcome at 6pm Escorted tours if required at 11.30am
“A good school with outstanding features“ Ofsted September 2011
For further details telephone 01484 463366 Luck Lane, Paddock, Huddersfield HD3 4HA www.roydshall.org
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An excellent school at the heart of the community Royds Hall is a successful and very popular high school catering for approximately 850 students aged 11 – 16. We are a Cooperative Trust school and our community benefits through excellent links with our trust partners, The Science Centre at Sheffield Hallam University, Huddersfield New College, Huddersfield Town Football Club and Holmfirth Fair Traders Association.
We are delighted to have: • Happy, confident and aspirational students who express a real pride in their school • Expert staff in all areas with a passion for learning and a determination to ensure all students maximise their potential
• Excellent partnerships between students, staff, parents, governors and community
Our school community is enriched by its diversity. We have over 30 countries and 27 languages represented in school and we take great pride in our role at the heart of our local community.
UP, up and away! - Royds Hall High School recently launched over 800 balloons into the air, each one with a tag about different student’s aspirations. The event was all part of the school’s 90th anniversary year and to celebrate the olympic summer. The balloons were in the school colours of yellow, teal and turquoise. The school would like to hear from anyone who finds a balloon, as there is a prize for the balloon which has travelled the greatest distance.
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• Calm and purposeful learning environments
• A forward-thinking and innovative approach to teaching and learning throughout the school
Students at Royds Hall High School have sky high hopes.
We welcome visits to the school – our students are our best ambassadors for their school and would be delighted to join me in showing you round the school. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any query as the well-being and achievement of our students is of the utmost importance to us.
In September 2011, Ofsted recognised our achievements, finding us to be a good school with a significant number of features, including our care, guidance and support for students, judged to be outstanding. They also highlighted our well-established trend of improvement and mutually respectful relationships between students and teachers which results in confident learners who make ‘remarkable progress’.
Olympic reading challenge A group of students have took part in the school’s Olympic Reading Challenge. Students read 5, 10 or 15 books, completing a project on each one to receive their bronze, silver or gold medal. The challenge began earlier in the year and students have worked extremely hard to gain their medals. The gold medal involved making a board game, a book sandwich and even planning a party based on the books they had read. Some of the students who took part are pictured below.
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An excellent school in all ways
Parent June 2012
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The gadget show It’s not all textbooks and whiteboards you know – today’s teachers have all kinds of technology to help deliver their lessons
PARENTS will be amazed at some of the technology that modern schools use to engage their pupils. Games consoles, iPads, websites, it seems there’s
Tinkr Math app
ParentMail
HERE’S a game that kids can play on the go, combining education with fun. If pupils answer 10 math questions correctly, they help the sailor bring his boat to shore with whale sightings and shark encounters along the way. A correct answer invites a friendly whale to visit. An incorrect answer: watch out for the shark!
THIS is the UK’s leading schoolto-home communications service
From iTunes app store www.tinkrapps.com
no end to the applications of modern gadgetry in education. This month, we’ve been taking a closer look at some of the techie tricks of the trade that teachers are turning to…
– replacing the need for all those lost letters about school trips and parents’ evenings. The web-based system allows schools to send email or text messages to parents for information, to collect payments, sell items through a school shop and report pupil absence. More than 5,000 schools, nurseries and children’s clubs throughout the UK now use ParentMail, sending between them over 10 million messages per month to over 3.5 million parents. www.parentmail.co.uk
£1.49 LearnPad Tablet MANCHESTER Grammar School recently invested in a number of the LearnPad Tablet PCs. Designed specifically for use in schools, this 10-inch tablet provides an ideal, secure and easy way for students to access existing eLearning resources.
ActivExpression 2 A LEARNER Response System is a wireless handheld device that allows students to individually contribute to a lesson by answering a question posed by the teacher/other students or by offering an idea or opinion. They aim to increase student engagement, enable assessment for learning and provide real-time feedback.
Teachers can customise the interface and tailor resources for individual classes, year groups or students and profiles can be created and rolled out to multiple devices with a single click. www.learnpad.co
Promethean’s ActivExpression 2 comes with a new QWERTY keyboard a larger screen which accommodates both questions and answers, and a mathematical equation editor.
£1,899
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ABC Spy app ABC Spy lets kids from age three upwards create their own ABC on an iPhone/iPad. They are challenged to take photos of things for each letter of the alphabet and when they are ready, can make a movie of their images which can be viewed on the device or shared on YouTube. www.abcspy.com
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Skype SKYPE in the classroom is a free online community for teachers to connect and collaborate on classroom projects where they might use Skype and share skills and inspiration around specific teaching needs.
Teachers all over the world are using Skype to make learning more exciting and memorable. The site currently has over 22,000 teachers signed up with over 1,600 live projects. education.skype.com
Lenovo ThinkPad Laptop
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SPECIALLY ruggedised for education and with the features needed to help all students, the ThinkPad X130e laptop comes with AMD processors and fast, integrated graphics as well as wireless connectivity and multimedia tools for today’s digital learning.
it has a reinforced and extra durable top cover, keyboard and hinges. Schools will also like its performance, reliability and customizable options including asset tags, BIOS modifications, custom imaging and a broad selection of custom colors1.
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The Creative and Media Studio School The Creative and Media Studio School
Netherhall Learning Campus, Netherhall Avenue, Huddersfield. HD5 9PG Tel: 01484 221892
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A high school like no other Studying at The Creative & Media Studio School is unlike any other high school in the country. Our students are able to learn through a mix of academic and vocational subjects in a unique environment, where businesses and students work side by side. Kirklees has a thriving creative and media sector, with over 1400 companies operating in the area along with many more across the borders into Bradford, Leeds, Wakefield and Calderdale. At the Studio School, we offer our students the chance to apply what they learn in their BTEC and GCSE studies, to real briefs that are set by associated businesses and charities.
This equips the students with the required skills that a) meet the needs of employers, b) helps them achieve high academic success and c) set up and run their own successful business.
Available Subjects You can join the Creative & Media Studio School in either Year 10 or Year 12. Year 10 students study a vocational qualification at level 2 alongside GCSEs, whilst Year 12 students specialise in a vocational qualification at level 3 as well as studying a business qualification and possibly an ‘A’ level as well.
Vocational qualifications can be studied in: Creative Arts & Media
In addition, all students will also study a BTEC qualification in Business & Enterprise and have the option of studying an ‘A’ Level such as English Language. The school also offers a comprehensive enrichment programme which includes personal coaching and working with host businesses. On leaving the Creative & Media Studio School, students will have a variety of pathways available to them including entering the local job market, going on to university, or starting their own business.
• BTEC in Creative & Media Production (Level 2 & 3) • BTEC in Art & Design (Level 2 & 3) • BTEC in Graphic Design (Level 2 & 3) Performing Arts • BTEC in Music (Level 2 & 3) • BTEC in Acting (Level 2 & 3) Fashion & Textiles • BTEC in Fashion (Level 3) • BTEC in Textiles (Level 2 & 3)
For more information contact the School on 01484 221892 or visit www.studio-school.org.uk
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Aiming to achieve excellence for each pupil The role of Moor End Academy is to achieve excellence for each individual in learning and personal development, our primary aim is to provide a safe, exciting and active environment for learning that:
• Provides the learning opportunities that lead to continuous improvement in achievement.
• Encourages the development of self awareness and confidence whilst at the same time promoting sensitivity, support, appreciation and respect for others.
• Allows all students to share positive experiences, to feel valued and to enjoy their life at the Academy.
• Recognises and rewards all achievement.
• Assists individuals to develop the skills and knowledge needed for their current and future roles within society. • Encourages parental and community involvement in all aspects of the life of the Academy. We believe that our academy provides the ideal environment for our students to reach their potential in all subject areas. Achievements are celebrated by rewarding good work, effort and behaviour through Credits, Postcards, Certificates and a major Award Ceremony. It is our responsibility to ensure that students have a happy academy life and every opportunity for success. Parents are central to our ethos and building effective partnerships with parents and carers is essential.
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Tools for schools A few quirky little Accessories cAn mAke school-time fun, why not treAt your little student to A couple of these useful, eye-cAtching educAtion motivAtors?
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Growing and sustainable living These are exciting times for Colne Valley Specialist Arts College. In June we learned that we were among the top 10% of schools nationally for our improved performance in recent years. In August our Year 11 class of 2012 achieved the best results in the school’s history, a huge cause for celebration for our entire community. As we continue to deliver a high quality education to the community of the Colne Valley, we are also developing our curriculum to reflect the rural heritage of the school. In the past, the school was renowned for its pioneering farm. Our “Growing and sustainable living” course is the latest addition to the Colne Valley curriculum and is an academically rigorous 21st century slant on rural and horticultural studies. The course has been developed and delivered by local tutor Steve Smith, drawing on contacts with community and environmental groups in the valley and with Huddersfield University.
This nationally accredited course encourages students of all abilities to consider key issues affecting them locally and globally and provides progression routes to college and university. Not only do students learn how to grow and sell organic produce but they will be taught how to consider sustainable food production by reducing the miles involved in transporting food. “The course is closely linked to the context and heritage of the Valley. For example, students recently did a walk which concluded with a reading of some of his poetry in Marsden Mechanics by Simon Armitage (an ex-student of the school), Professor of poetry at The University of Sheffield” Colne Valley students also made excellent use of the developing links with Huddersfield University on Soil Laboratory Day when they joined undergraduates in analysing soil samples from the school growing areas and from around the valley.
COLNE VALLEY SPECIALISTARTS COLLEGE Our ‘Class of 2012’ achieved the
Best Ever Results in the history of the School
65% 5A* - C including English and Maths 84% 5A* - C or more GCSE passes
National Recognition from Specialist Schools and Academies Trust for achieving some of the fastest improving GCSE results in the country placing us in the top 10% of schools nationally. Gillroyd Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield HD7 5SP t: 01484 222564 w: cvsac.org.uk
Head teacher: Ms C Gormley
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College with top class reputation Shelley College is rapidly gaining a reputation across the region for providing the best education possible. Our results this year have been exceptional, amongst the best for any state funded school in the country, and build on a period of substantial improvement from a very high baseline. We offer the very best teachers, who are passionate about their subjects and committed to supporting every pupil achieve the highest standards possible.
Behaviour is outstanding, as is the pastoral care we provide. Our students are respectful, hard-working young people with great talent and potential. We are strict about standards, ensuring students focus their energy on academic and other constructive extra-curricular activities.
Beyond the classroom, there are a vast range of clubs and extra-curricular activities, ranging from dance and sport to opportunities for helping in the community. We have forged a national reputation for the excellence of our sports teams and the quality of performing & creative arts.
Students seeking a place at Shelley, whether it be in our sixth form or main school, will find we offer a very broad curriculum, with a wealth of choice.
Visitors and prospective students are most welcome. Find out more by visiting us at www.shelleycollege.org
Million pound project starts in November Work on a million pound new multi- purpose building starts in November which will enhance our venues for whole school events. Phase 2 includes a state of the art Learning Resource Centre which will be the central learning hub of Shelley College.
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Drawing the right conclusions? Ofsted report suggests more needs to be done to help children develop their artistic side SOMETHING needs to be done to encourage our children’s creativity, according to a recent Ofsted report. ‘Making a mark: art, craft and design 2008-2011’ looked at art, craft and design education in schools and colleges, and found that after getting off to a confident early start, pupils’ progress slowed during primary school and was ‘no better than satisfactory’ at the start of secondary school. It suggests that weaknesses in the teaching of drawing have not been addressed since Ofsted’s last report. Too few pupils developed creativity through confident drawing and limited provision for teachers’ professional development meant that less than a quarter of teachers surveyed participated in subject-
specific training in the year before their inspection. Only two out of five primary schools and three out of five secondary schools were said to have provided ‘good’ or ‘better’ education in art, craft and design, the main short coming with the remainder being inconsistency in provision. The report added that opportunities available out of school, such as visits to art galleries, are not made clear enough to pupils, parents and carers. It recommends that these opportunities and other good practice should be accessible to all. Ofsted director of education, Jean Humphrys, said: “Children’s ability to appreciate and interpret what they observe, communicate what they think and feel, or make what they
imagine and invent, is influenced by the quality of their art, craft and design education. “We found that children often began well, drawing adventurously and imaginatively at the very start of their education, but too few made consistently good enough progress to flourish creatively, especially boys. “I would like to see teachers getting better access to professional development. I want schools to build on pupils’ experiences and creative development in their early years more effectively in primary and secondary school.” In the schools’ defence, the quality of the curriculum had improved since Ofsted’s previous survey. The schools inspected for the report typically had broadened curriculum provision to promote greater inclusion. The best work inspectors saw in schools and colleges was characterised by a breadth of drawing media used for a range
of purposes such as recording, experimenting, analysing, and developing ideas. They found that good skills in drawing, a fundamental subject skill, underpinned good achievement in later secondary school and post-16 education. Read the report for yourself at www.ofsted.gov.uk
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The school which brings out the best in every child Founded in 1724 Rishworth School is fully co-educational and aims to provide a caring environment within which your child can flourish to the best of their ability. The School comprises a Nursery for children from age 3, a Junior School with its own site (Heathfield) and the Senior School which caters for 11-18 year olds. A range of scholarships and bursaries are available to pupils joining the School. Please contact the Admissions Officer for details. Rishworth School is committed to educating and getting the very best out of the children it serves. We are committed to providing stimulating and challenging teaching for pupils from a range of academic abilities and we particularly pride ourselves on small teaching and pastoral groups, allowing staff to give close personal attention to the needs of your child both in and beyond the classroom. Our recent inspection report was outstanding and notes that “Pupils throughout the School are confident learners who behave extremely well and concentrate hard,” and that “they listen well and cooperate with their peers and staff because they enjoy so much of what takes place.”
Pastoral care is highly developed with a tutorial system that ensures your child receives regular encouragement and help on matters ranging from academic work to personal development. The inspection again notes that our pupils, “care deeply about each other’s wellbeing” and that, “Christian behaviour, integrity and happiness are all high on the list of pupils’ characteristics.” Pupils of all abilities at Rishworth perform very well academically and the most able go on to the very best universities.
Come and see what fires their imagination...
Communications are very good from Huddersfield via the M62 and a school bus serves the area. We would be delighted to meet you and your family at one of our Open Events on 13 or 15 October (please refer to our advert). Alternatively, if you are unable to attend on these dates, please feel free to contact our Admissions Officer so that we can arrange a personal tour for you and your child to see and experience what Rishworth and Heathfield are really like.
Scholarships & Bursaries available Ask for details
Rishworth School & Heathfield Independent Co-educational Day and Boarding School Continuous education from 3-18 years
Heathfield
Rishworth’s Junior School(including Nursery and Infant sections) 3-11 Years
Heathfield Open Afternoon: Monday 15th Oct, 1:15 - 6:00pm
Rishworth School 11-18 Years Rishworth Open Morning: Saturday 13th Oct, 9:30am-12:30pm Rishworth Open Evening: Monday 15th Oct, 6:00- 8:30pm Year 7 Entrance Assessment: Saturday 10th Nov, 9am Sixth Form Open Evening: Wednesday 14th Nov, 6:30pm (address by Head of Sixth Form 6:45pm)
Rishworth, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom HX6 4QA. Tel: +44 (0)1422 822 217 Fax: +44 (0)1422 820 911 E-mail: admissions@rishworth-school.co.uk Website: www.rishworth-school.co.uk Registered Charity No: 529161
‘Outstanding2011/12’
Welcome... hool c S h g i H l l a Netherh hool c S o i d u t S Media & e v i t a e r C The
Come and discover why everyone is talking about Netherhall High School. Call 01484 221892 to arrange a visit With 2012 exam results the best ever, a recent ‘Good’ OFSTED inspection result and the nationally acclaimed Creative & Media Studio School attracting students from all over Kirklees, Netherhall High School is seeing major year-onyear increases in pupils, as parents select Netherhall as their prefered local choice. If you feel your child may benefit from our unique approach to learning, why not come and see a normal working day at Netherhall High School, meet teachers and students and ask any questions you might have. Netherhall High School, Nether Hall Avenue, Huddersfield, HD5 9PG Telephone (01484) 221892
79% of all our students achieved 5 A*-C GCSEs 100% of Studio School students achieved 5 A*-C GCSEs 55% of all students achieved 5 A*-C GCSEs including English & Maths
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Four schools united by a common ethos Making the right choice of school is a major decision for any parent or carer. We all want our children to be happy, secure and to thrive in a supportive, caring environment. However, we also expect that they will be challenged academically and will develop confidence as they work to achieve their goals. Netherhall Learning Campus consists of four schools, covering the full age and ability range from 3 – 19 years, each with its own distinctive ethos; each with its own individual identity and each catering to the specific needs of its students.
Whilst the four schools are linked by a common philosophy and by common expectations, the High school and Creative and Media school retain their own particular characteristics. From Year 7 onwards, pupils follow a range of learning pathways, tailored to meet their individual need. The schools aim to provide students with as wide a range of options as possible to adequately prepare them for training, further and higher education and the challenges of life beyond the school gates. The standard of teaching has been consistently rated ‘good’ or better in successive OfSTED inspections.
Among Kirklees schools, only Netherhall Learning Campus offers children and young adults with a continuous journey from Early Years entry through Key Stages 1 to 4 and beyond to Diploma, AS and A level studies, via the Studio School. Pupils may join any of the schools at any time. Regardless of the stage at which they start to attend, all students will experience the unique benefit of an education that has been planned by specialist teachers for all stages of a child’s learning journey.
This means that there is: • A common standard and expectation of dress, behaviour and standards of presentation • High quality teaching • Innovative curriculum development • A stimulating and attractive working environment • A recognition of the importance of parents and carers as partners in the learning journey of our children.
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At Netherhall Learning Campus we are dedicated to unlocking the potential of all our students. That’s why our motto is ‘Success for all’ Joan Young, Principal
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BOOKS
Amanda Boothroyd, Rebecca Cobb-kilner and Sarah Nuttall of Waterstones review the latest new titles for children of all ages.
Goldilocks and Just the One Bear
Ruby Redfort – Look Into My Eyes
By Leigh Hodgkinson
By Lauren Child
Everyone knows the story of Goldilocks and the three bears. But did you ever wonder what happened afterwards? Many years have passed since Goldilocks caused chaos at the Bears’ house in the woods, but what happens when Little Bear as was wanders out of his fairytale woods and into the big city where Goldilocks now lives? This delightful picture book is a clever and funny sequel to a favourite story and the gorgeous pictures from an award-winning illustrator make it a joy for both parents and children to share. Ages 0-5. £6.99 available as part of our ‘Buy one get one half price’ offer
Here’s the low-down on Ruby Redfort: she’s a genius code-cracker, a daring detective, and a gadgetladen special agent who just happens to be a thirteen-year-old girl. Ruby is the superawesome new creation from multi-millioncopy bestseller Lauren Child and in this book we go right back to Ruby’s beginnings as an agent. A great book for adventure-loving girls. Ages 9-12 £6.99 available as part of our ‘Buy one get one half price’ offer
Shift
Atticus Claw Breaks The Law
By Em Bailey There were two things everyone knew about Miranda Vaile before she’d even started at school. The first was that she had no parents - they were dead. And the second was that they were dead because Miranda had killed them. This is a dark, gripping psychological thriller from a major new young adult writer. With shock twists, and a heart-racing climax this is a book that appeals to both boys and girls. Teen book £6.99 available as part of our ‘Buy one get one half price’ offer Review by Amanda Boothroyd
Review by Amanda Boothroyd
By Jennifer Gray We would like you to meet Atticus Grammaticus Cattypus Claw, the world’s greatest cat burglar. No security can foil him and no human can catch him. He is the best at what he does. When Atticus needs to go undercover for his next crime he adopts the local Cheddar family unaware he has chosen to live with the head of police. Can he outwit Inspector Cheddar and the family that loves him? Most importantly, will he want to? A funny an original story that will charm all readers. Ages 5-8 £5.99 available as part of our ‘Buy one get one half price’ offer Review by Sarah Nuttall
I Want My Hat Back
Review by Amanda Boothroyd
I am NOT a Loser – (Barry Loser)
By Jon Klassen An hilarious picture book which will be enjoyed by both parent and child. It is the story of a rather dour faced bear searching for his favourite red hat. None of the other woodland animals have seen it, or have they? Find out what bear does when he discovers he has been tricked.
Kingsgate Centre
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passionate,
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& an extensive range of books to suit all ages and all tastes.
If we haven’t got the book you are looking for, we offer an excellent ordering service and accounts are available for local businesses and schools. Check in store and online at waterstones.com for details of our exciting events programme. Look out for our special offers on selected new and best-selling titles. Waterstones, 12/13 Kingsgate Centre, King Street, Huddersfield HD1 2QB Tel 0843 2908390 www.waterstones.com
Anna Dressed in Blood By Kendare Blake This is a sharp toothed novel for teenagers and adults with a taste for the macabre. With a male hero and a female anti-hero we think this is suitable for everyone. Cas is the last in a long line of ghost slayers and with his mysterious athame dagger he travels the world dispatching spectres who are killing the unsuspecting living. When his trail leads to Canada and the eponymous Anna he discovers that she is like no other ghost and stopping her might be harder than he could ever have imagined. Teen book £6.99 available as part of our ‘Buy one get one half price’ offer Review by Rebecca Cobb-Kilner
By Jim Smith This is the tale of Barry Loser the King of Cool, Barry has never minded his last name as he is so incredibly cool it doesn’t matter that his last name is Loser as long as everyone knows he definitely isn’t a LOSER. However when a new kid arrives at the school and begins to out-cool Barry it becomes clear not everyone can be cool, so what happens when you’re not? An absolutely hilarious novel for younger readers, combining lively illustrations with a rip-roaring story. This will entertain and engage even the most reluctant of readers. £5.99 available as part of our ‘Buy one get one half price’ offer Review by Sarah Nuttall
Ratburger By David Walliams Ratburger is the latest book from the loveable comedian David Walliams, that I’m sure is destined to become a childhood classic. Ratburger is the story of a young girl called Zoe and her pet rat Armitage. The two are best friends and love nothing more than each other’s company. When local burger seller Burt arrives at Zoe’s house in a pest control van, Zoe smells something is off and it’s not just his Burgers. Can Zoe and Armitage stop Burt’s evil plan before it’s too late? An hilarious novel that will have your sides aching with laugher, with imaginative characters and great illustrations this is a must for both boys and girls. Waterstones Kingsgate special offer price £9.99 (hardback) Review by Sarah Nuttall
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Academy well placed to meet each new challenge With the secondary education system facing a period of significant change over the next few years, Castle Hall Academy in Mirfield is confident that its “Curriculum with Integrity” leaves it well-placed to meet students’ future needs and aspirations. Principal Andy Pugh said, “We are expecting major changes to the qualifications and examinations system. At Castle Hall, our students follow mainly academic GCSE courses. As a specialist in modern foreign languages, we are equipping students to offer vital skills for employers. “Our score on the new English Baccalaureate measure for the number of students gaining a grade A* to C in 5 key subjects, is impressive, and this offers students the widest choice of post-16 and university options when they leave.’’
Our first year as an Academy has brought the exciting news of additional funding to make improvements to our buildings. In June, the Department for Education allocated almost £500,000 for refurbishment of our main teaching block. This is the most significant external investment for many years, and the work should be completed by spring 2013.” The extra funds from government have also allowed us to plan substantial upgrades to our IT network and further building programmes in the year ahead. These are exciting times indeed for everyone at Castle Hall Academy. Parents and their children can visit us during our Open Evening on Thursday October 11 between 6pm and 9pm.
Exam results are obviously of vital importance, but parents also need to know that their child will be well looked after, and given the appropriate guidance to help their learning and future career. Our pastoral team is committed to ensuring the welfare and safeguarding of students.
In return, we provide a highly innovative range of courses; outstanding teaching; superb advice, guidance and support; and extensive extra-curricular programmes, including our Debate Society,
Castle Hall Ad
Thursday 11 October 2012 Between 6pm and 9pm
A series of presentations will take place in the Main Hall during the evening. Parents who are interested in admission for their child at age 11 in September 2013 are invited to attend. If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact the Academy on the number below.
Castle Hall Academy, Richard Thorpe Avenue Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 9PH T: 01924 520500 E: office@castlehall.com Principal: Andy Pugh BA (Hons) NPQH NOR: 870 (11-16 mixed comprehensive) www.castlehall.com
Excellence Is Our Language
Shaping Lives To make the most of College life we expect our students will work extremely hard; develop independence; undertake new challenges and actively contribute to a vibrant, exciting and friendly learning environment. We are immensely proud of our outstanding students and we actively promote them as ambassadors in the local and global community.
The Governors and Principal are pleased to invite you to an Open Evening
Amnesty International Group, musical ensembles and the Cultural visit to Berlin. Each year students embark on a prestigious World Challenge expedition, most recently helping to build a school in Madagascar. These fantastic opportunities immeasurably enrich our students and help foster a lifelong love of learning. We believe that students who have a full and diverse range of experiences develop the skills to organise their lives. Consequently they are happier, more charitable and ultimately more successful.
Outstanding Progress to University The College is part of the Cambridge University Higher Education Plus programme which provides extension activities for students intending to apply for highly competitive courses. This year, students have progressed onto a wide range of University degrees including Sport and Exercise Studies at Durham; German and Philosophy at King’s College, London; Language and Linguistics at York; Law at Leeds; Nursing at Huddersfield and Dance at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance. Our UCAS support programme which includes University visits to Newcastle, Northumbria, Liverpool and Oxford has been instrumental in ensuring all our students who apply to university have been successful in gaining places on their chosen courses.
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Onwards and Upwards at All Saints Catholic College All Saints in Huddersfield continues to go from strength to strength. Their recent record breaking GCSE results and their successful bid in the government’s Priority School Building Programme demonstrate this is a College with a positive future. As a Catholic college, All Saints exists to meet the needs of those who seek a distinctive catholic education. It is a Christian community where relationships are built on respect, self-discipline, care for the individual, forgiveness, reconciliation and high achievement. With high expectations from both students and staff, underpinned by a Pastoral system that focuses on enabling every student to maximise their potential, All Saints meets the academic, emotional and spiritual needs of each student on their pathway to adulthood.
Furthermore, students are encouraged to develop both interpersonal and leadership skills through their participation in a wide range of activities including sports teams, coaching programmes, student support groups, student council, SVP Christmas party, the Gospel choir and the annual pilgrimage to Lourdes.
Students are encouraged to contribute to the community beyond All Saints through a series of initiatives that enable them to take their place as responsible, confident young adults and live out their mission ‘To love and serve’. Every child matters at All Saints and everyone works hard to develop the unique potential of each student. Partnerships are the cornerstone of the College’s success and the strong relationships with students, parents, parishes and the wider community are instrumental in ensuring each student can make positive choices for their future beyond All Saints.
All Saints Catholic College
Specialist Humanities College
• A student centred inclusive community. • Year on year improvement in GCSE results. • Distinctive Catholic ethos with a caring and effective student support programme. • High standards of behaviour and levels of expectation inspire our student’s ambition. If you would like to visit All Saints please contact us on 01484 426466 email us on office@aschc.com or visit our website on www.aschc.com
All Saints Catholic College, Bradley Bar, Huddersfield, HD2 2JT Tel: 01484 426466
Website: www.aschc.com
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Together we ACHIEVE At Almondbury High School and Language College we are proud to be at the heart of our local community providing a world-class education for all our pupils in a safe, happy and caring environment. We recognise the talents of all our pupils, take pride in what we do and always encourage and support individuals to aim high and to be the best that they can be:
Aspirations
Encourage
We encourage all pupils through outstanding lessons that develop in them the skills needed to become lifelong learners.
Excellence
We work together to achieve excellence in everything that we do.
Valuing others
We value each and every individual pupil and provide them with a rich and diverse curriculum that meets their needs.
We encourage all pupils to aspire to be the best that they can be in order to fulfil their hopes and dreams in the future.
Caring for each other
We provide a caring, safe and nurturing environment for learning where we all respect each other.
High expectations
We have high expectations of everyone so all can succeed through a positive attitude to learning.
International
We promote equality, tolerance and understanding within the school, local and international communities.
To find out more about Almondbury High School and Language College or arrange a tour please call 01484 223910 or visit www.AHSLC.org.uk
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TUITION AND ENRICHMENT Kip McGrath Education Centres
Discover the joy of music and performance
Kip McGrath Education centres provide high quality, professional tuition in all areas of maths and English, including reading, spelling, and writing.
Founded in February 2000, Oscars Theatre Academy is the brain child of two extraordinary and dedicated people, Miss Paula Danholm and Miss Emmy Wilde.
Scotland, Rose Bruford’s and LIPA. Some are already performing on stage and screen. The courses are part time and run complimentary to main stream education. Private lessons are also available.
Both Paula and Emmy are professional artists who together wished to provide an environment for young people to discover the joy of music and performance they themselves have experienced over the years.
The academy aims to provide a friendly, family environment where students are taught to help each other to individual and common success but above all to have fun and enjoy the exciting world of the performing arts!
A recipe for success! We teach children from the age of 5 - 16. Many students lack confidence in their ability. Our tutoring system ensures success. Once a child feels successful, their eagerness to learn grows and academic achievement rises. We have some wonderful success stories, from children making great strides in National Curriculum levels and achieving great results in GCSE exams, to those sitting and passing 11+ Entrance exams.
The majority of our students come to us from recommendations from schools, friends and relatives. Many of our centres are now Ofsted registered which provides peace of mind to parents and carers as well as affording parents the opportunity to use childcare vouchers at the registered centres thereby considerably reducing tuition costs. We pride ourselves on providing a positive and successful learning environment at an affordable and very competitive price.
Prior to tuition an assessment of the child’s abilities is carried out which allows us to determine the child’s strengths and those areas in which help and support may be needed. An individual programme is then devised which works on the areas causing difficulty while promoting their areas of strength. Our tutors are all fully qualified and experienced teachers with a wealth of knowledge of the education system and learning processes.
Oscars strives to encourage young people to discover and fulfil their untapped potential or develop their existing skills to a professional level. Oscars students have already performed to great acclaim at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the celebrated London Palladium, Broadway, and national television. Students have gained places at major UK Drama schools including Central School, Royal Conservatoire of
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If you want to have great fun, learn new skills, build confidence and perform better on stage and in life then being part of Oscars could be for you.
Past students have gone on to excel in many walks of life and professions and those who have chosen to follow a life in arts are now either studying at top full time drama schools with many “A major benefit of being at e timekeeping, Oscars is it has taught me to working in professional confidence and people skills. I love the theatre, west end musicals he feeling after sense of community and the hen your work a show or production when or Hollywood films. id off” and effort has paid Hannah Froggett - age 16
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Call or Email NOW and request a full information pack and application form and let the fun begin.
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Everyday is an Open Day Any visit to Huddersfield Grammar School will support our claim that we are a thriving school with a great sense of community, a family ethos, a happy school with a genuine care for all of the pupils. The School strives to ensure that we provide young people from ages 3 to 16 years with a balanced, challenging and exciting educational experience in which every child can realise their individual aspirations and potential. At Huddersfield Grammar School we want our pupils to realise their full academic potential, to become intellectually and culturally curious and adventurous, and to feel secure and confident within themselves and in society. Our children enjoy learning and the work within the classroom is focused and disciplined. All of our children experience academic success and progress, with results at GCSE level outstanding.
We place considerable emphasis on providing a high standard of pastoral care ensuring that each child receives the individual support and attention they need. We encourage the development of spiritual and moral values, self-discipline, integrity, responsibility and respect for each other. We work towards these goals in close partnership with parents and the wider community. At Huddersfield Grammar School we are also concerned with education in
its broader sense, and extra-curricular activities that include art, music, drama and sport are all important to us in recognising the talent and potential in each of our pupils. Huddersfield Grammar School is a great place to learn. To allow you to really appreciate and experience what our school can offer I invite you to visit this inspiring, exciting and developing school. I would relish the opportunity to meet with you. Call 01484 424549.
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