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LIGHTS, CAMERA, PEACE!
CREATIVE: Lucy’s winning entry & Eliza Doolittle on Skype
Rhyddings student Lucy Fox and her classmates have been discussing the importance of world peace with pop star Eliza Doolittle, after winning a national competition. Lucy entered the Vivo Miles ‘Peace One Day’ contest online, answering the question ‘What does peace look to you?’ with an image of herself directing her own film about peace. Peace One Day is a non-profit organisation that aims to make September 21st of each year a day for international peace and unity. Thanks to the work done by the charity, the United Nations adopted September 21st as their day for global ceasefire. VivoMiles is an online rewards system where students save up their class rewards (Vivos) and can exchange them for stationery, mobile top-ups and even prom ticket discounts. As well as winning herself an Apple iPad, Lucy and her classmates got the opportunity to video call pop star Eliza Doolittle and ask her about the initiative. Lucy said: “I found out about the competition on the Vivo website. I didn’t want to just hold up a sign like everyone else seemed to be doing. Then I remembered I got a movie clapperboard for my birthday and thought that would be far more original. “Speaking to Eliza was a little awkward at first and we had a few technical problems, but once we all relaxed we had a good conversation. She was really friendly and told us about how she got involved with Peace One Day movement and about all the events that were taking place to help raise awareness.” For more information on Peace One Day – visit www.peaceoneday.org
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October 2013
We recently received this letter from Bob Stott from Lancashire County Council, congratulating us on our 2013 exam results.
Year 11 Mock Exams All Year 11 students have been given a copy of their mock timetable. The English examination is on November 5th and all other subjects will have their papers from December 9th-13th. It is vital that students prepare thoroughly for these examinations as the grades achieved will be included on application forms for colleges and 6th form providers.
Scouting for badges! Last week, Rhyddings welcomed 24 local Cubs and Beavers members and helped them all to gain the highly coveted ICT actvity badge! Mr Mercer and Mr Thomas ran an evening class especially for the group to help with with their computer presentation and poster making skills.
Expeditio l l i H e l d ns! Pen All of the Year 7 Geography groups have successfully completed their expedition to the top of Pendle Hill! Very well done! Mr Barnes, Mrs Dutton and Miss Masefield were very impressed with the kit and the positive spirit shown by all Year 7s in the ascent of this much loved Lancashire hill!
Community Café This month saw the launch of our Community Café, a joint venture between school and Willowbrook Care providers. Local residents come every other Monday from 12-2.30pm. They have a buffet lunch and take part in a range of games and activities. Our Health and Social Care students help to deliver the sessions as part of their course.
Anyone for tea?
ABOVE: Year 7 ascending & descending Pendle Hill LEFT: Student Caitlin Ainsworth’s poem about the trip
As part of their Elective Learning course “ Tea for Two” Mrs Ribchester took 12 students to the Dunkenhalgh Hotel for a talk on the hospitality industry and to sample afternoon tea. The students have invited Dunkenhalgh Catering Manager Andrew Kitching to be a guest in school to experience afternoon tea ‘Rhyddings style!’
Chocolate House Trip
This month, all of ourYear 10 Business Studies students visited The Chocolate House, Blackburn. The purpose of the visit was to gather information about the ownership, activities and the aims and objectives of the business. The students got lots of information in preparation for coursework tasks. All students also enjoyed tasting the delicious chocolates!
Announcements School will close for the half term break on Friday 25th October at 3pm. School will reopen on Monday 4th November. Rhyddings currently has a vacancy for a Parent Governor. The role gives you the opportunity to contribute to the running and development of the school and to be at the heart of decision making. Parents contribute their own experiences to the Governing body. If you would like more information, please contact the school on 01254 231051 or school@rhyddings. co.uk. The election process will begin after the October half term. David Brunskill - Chair of Governors We will be celebrating the achievements of our most successful students at an Attainment Awards ceremony to be held on Thursday 7th November. Invitations for parents/carers will be sent out soon!