Y9 Parents LINK Course Meeting
Due to the present weather problems we felt it safest to postpone the meeting planned for Wed 13th Jan until Wed 3rd Feb. The meeting will be at 6:30 in school as originally planned. If you have already returned a reply slip we will assume that you still wish to come on Feb 3rd. If you haven’t yet returned the slip please return it as soon as possible to let us plan the accommodation for the revised date.
For further information please contact Mrs M Smith or Mr P Evans, stating ‘For the attention of ….’ in the subject field.
Year 10 Work Experience Parents Evening
Work Experience Placements: 28 June – 2 July 2010
This is an important part of the Key Stage 4 curriculum and so I invite you to a briefing meeting on Thursday 14th January 2010 from 7.00p.m. to 8.00 p.m. in the school’s Drama Complex.
Year 10 pupils will be learning about what work experience can involve for them, what they might achieve through it and how to complete documentation during coaching periods and assemblies in January.
The programme for 14th January is as follows:
- A presentation outlining the objectives and logistical details of the work experience placements including pictures of pupils on placement.
- An account of the employer’s view of work experience by an employer involved last year
- The opportunity to question two Year 11 pupils who took part in work experience last year
You will be given a pack containing copies of the work experience documentation at the end of the meeting including available placements and advice on securing other placements.
I do hope that you will be able to attend this meeting. Letters with return slips are being sent home with pupils.
Yours sincerely
Virginia Crewe
IAG Co-ordinator
Medieval Night
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n Wednesday 4th November Ribblesdale High Schools main meals was transformed into a medieval dining hall. Twenty-one y10 pupils from the GCSE Hospitality & Catering group spent the day preparing food ready to serve to the paying guests.
The History dept did a medieval re-enactment and the Art dept provided shields as part of the decorations. The stocks were made by the Technology dept.
There were canapés on arrival followed by homemade medieval broth with dragon tail bread, Hog roast with roasted root vegetables & a selection of fruit tarts to finish with.
The hog roast was cooked to perfection by local business man Alan Hacking, who had two of the pupils help him prepare the hog during the day. Our thanks go to him for being there on the evening to carve & serve the meat.
Many guest got into the spirit of the event and dressed accordingly, In true medieval spirit stocks were used for any guests breaking the rules!!
This was another very successful event provided by the Hospitality & Catering Dept.
Year 7 Foundation Thinking Skills Parents’ Evening / Celebration Exhibition
This takes place on Monday 6th July from 3.10-5.00 in the sports hall at school. There will be the opportunity to talk to the teachers who have delivered this pilot programme,and also to see pupils’ work for the year, including portfolios, videos, chicken coops, soap products, raps, and much, much more.
Parents of Year 7 pupils are, of course, urged to attend but the event is a Celebration Exhibition and so it is open to all parents/carers of pupils at Ribblesdale.
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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