Multi Skills Festival
Over 150 primary pupils from our family of primary schools took part in a multi skills festival at Hyndburn Sports Centre on Wednesday 4th March. There was non stop activity for over two hours. The skills which they took part included, balance, agility co-ordination and cognitive. As well as practicing the skills they were also tested in them and the results will be sent back to the schools. If an individual comes in the top 30 in Hyndburn/Ribble Valley they will be invited to attend a multi skills academy in May.
Helping the primary pupils were 36 year 10 Junior Sports Leaders who made an outstanding contribution in organising the pupils and keeping them going with activities throughout the morning. They placed an emphasis on fun and fitness and everyone got on fantastically well.
School Sports Co-ordinator Mr Ashworth said the leaders were fantastic ambassadors for Ribblesdale School.
The schools which took part were St James’, Balderstone, Mellor, Simonstone, Salisbury and Chatburn.
Summer Show 2009 Auditions
The summer show is an evening of performances celebrating music and dance. It has been an amazing success over the past two years. Any pupil who is interested in singing and/or dancing at any level is welcome to attend the auditions which will take place Tuesday 14th/24th march 3.10-5 in the Drama Complex.
Pupils will need to perform…
a solo song ( unnacompanied verse and chorus)
and/or
a short dance (with CD)
For any more information please contact Miss Mason.
Non-uniform Day: Friday 13th March 2009
Dear Parent/Guardian,
During this week a number of young people and their Coaches/Year Leaders have planned a number of charitable events in support of ‘Red Nose Day’ tomorrow. It seems sensible that the calendared ‘non uniform day’ scheduled for the Friday 3rd April should instead be held tomorrow Friday 13th March.
The cost to pupils not to wear their uniform will be £1.00.
Yours sincerely
S A Smith
Headteacher
Year 7 Parents’ Evening 12/03/09
Dear Parent, I am happy to invite you to attend the annual Year 7 Parents’ Consultation Evening. This takes place on Thursday 12 March. It is a very important evening where you will have the opportunity to discuss the progress of your son or daughter with their subject teachers. Please bring your son or daughter with you in full school uniform.
The consultation begins at 4.00pm and finishes at 6.45pm prompt. During this time a queuing system is in operation and all teachers will be available in the Sports Hall. Please be patient. We try to limit conversations to 3-5 minutes recognising that further follow up appointments can be arranged, if needed.
Teachers of the Year 7 Foundation Programme (SPLAT) will not be present as you will receive a separate report and invitation to celebrate young peoples’ achievements and talk to teachers in the summer term.
Some important people will be available to see during the evening: Year 7 Pastoral Coordinator, Mrs Birkett, will deal with any pastoral or welfare issues. Year Leader, Mr Beardsworth, will be able to discuss academic issues across a range of subjects. The School Counsellor/Parents in Partnership (PIP) Representative will also be available. The PIP group has recently been established and has attracted a growing number of parents who want an opportunity to meet regularly, support each other and gain access to outside agencies that support young people and families.
Parents are asked to sign in and out again in the main cafeteria where refreshments will be available throughout the evening. Prefects will be on hand to direct you. You will find members of the school’s leadership team here until 6.45pm.
Over the years, experience has demonstrated that regular attendance at Parents’ Consultation Evenings plays a key role in ensuring that excellent progress is maintained. We would be delighted if you are able to join us and look forward to meeting you.
Subjects covered in this event are: English, Geography, History, PE, Maths, Music, RE, Science, Spanish and Technology. Your son or daughter’s coach will be present.
Please return the reply slip to Student Services no later than Thursday 5th March.
Yours faithfully
S A Smith
Headteacher
Reply Slip
Please return this slip to: Student Services
Name of Student: __________________________ Coaching Group: __________________
I do / do not intend to attend the Year 7 Parents’ Consultation Evening on Thursday 12 March.
Signed _________________________________ Parent/Guardian
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