summer 2018 newsletter - reddish hall · paper. the effects were really interesting and unexpected....

SUMMER 2018

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Green Fingers

Primary 1: The students experimented created paintings by rolling marbles through paint to coat the paper. The effects were really interesting and unexpected.

We then continued our experiments with creating marbling effect icing on cupcakes.

The students enjoyed working in the kitchen, so the following week we made flapjacks.

The last few weeks have seen the students creating various items connected to the seaside, the over- sized ice cream cones were a particular success!

Primary 2: The topic we have been covering in Art has been the Amazon Rainforest. The students created weavings using a variety of materials. Creating an impression of the colours they witnessed in the rainforest clip we watched together.

The students were then asked to research butterflies from the Amazon Rainforest and used these to create their own soft toy butterfly design. They then commenced making these in felt, sewing their designs by hand. I think they would agree that it has been quite a long process, but we are almost there! The pieces are being sewn together and we are close to putting the stuffing in our soft toy.

Primary 3 worked to finish and evaluate their sculptures in the style of Swiss artist Giacometti. Giacometti created sculptures of the human form based on the shadow they produced. The students worked in pairs to draw each other’s shadows, then worked from these to create their final piece.

The class were studying the British Seaside as part of their topic. We mirrored this in Art. The students researched various images and chose one to recreate in pastel. This drawing was then used as a base to create an image with a wet felting technique. The students initially found this quite a difficult material to work with, but as you can see from the final results they soon mastered it!

Primary 4 were looking at Waves. We watched clips of different types of waves and the students modelled copies out of plasticine.

The student’s main piece of work was based on the work of Japanese artist Hokusai. They successfully recreated his most famous print ‘The Great Wave’. They added colour with felt pens and then used water and a paint brush to blend and blur the colours.

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Science Mini-beast hunt

Our Science field investigations involved a ‘minibeast hunt’ around the Primary play and horticultural areas. Lots of unusual creatures were observed and recorded.

This half term we are looking at solids, liquids and gases. Our group were investigating if every liquid took the form of its container. The children chose to experiment with slime, yoghurt, custard, glue and fizzy pop.

Making tomato ketchup

In science we have been looking at solids, liquids and gases so we decided to make the perfect tomato sauce. It couldn’t be too watery, it had to taste nice and not splat! We made a lot of combinations to compare.

Science experiments

The cup has a hole in the bottom! Oh no!We tested lots of different materials to see which ones would stop the water from escaping. We tried sand, paper, straw, sellotape and blu tac. We discovered some surprising results.

Primary 4 also took the opportunity to make their own Tomato Sauce, using many different ingredients like fresh tomatoes, tomato puree, Worcester sauce, honey, salt and pepper and chilli powder! The children had great fun tasting their own recipes. Some were nicer than others!!

The best type of Maths investigations are… the ones you can eat! Finley certainly agrees. We have now have a clearer understanding of 2D & 3D shape properties.

Healthy eating

Delicious Fruit kebabs made by Primary 4. The children chose which fruit they wanted to include with the added bonus of a large marshmallow!!!

This half term, Jenny from One Education surprised us with Tamboo Bamboos! Our class absolutely loved making different rhythms with these unusual instruments.

I think that one was too spicy!

Finley and Harvey were impressed with their Recipes.




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HistoryEgyptians

The start of our ‘cartouches’ made from clay… with each name as an inscription in hieroglyphic symbols. Below is our work in progress.

And here are our finished cartouches…. The children put in lots of time and effort and have created some amazing designs.

Ancient Egyptian Masks

The last few weeks have seen the Primary 4 discovering why the Egyptians created Death Masks. They then designed their own, following the rules that the Egyptians used, and are in the process of creating their own.

Having fun creating pyramids with Lego

High five to Finley’s and Rylan’s completed pyramid. Well done!

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Primary 4 class!

Six of RHS’s finest students! This term we have continued to grow in our learning and friendships with each other. Now we are looking forward to a bright future in Year 5.

Harvey is so proud of his Lego windmill which is powered by wind and his dazzling smile.




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We Manchester

Understanding Budget

HorticulturePrimary 4 having been showing their respect by remembering those who were affected on 22nd May 2017 by decorating pebbles in the form bees.

Primary 2 had the People from NatWest bank come in and have a day of understanding how to plan a birthday party within a budget. This was very much enjoyed by all the pupils and they came out with a new found knowledge of the meaning and worth of money.

Primary classes have enjoyed their gardening sessions and have planted sunflowers from seeds which they cared for in their classrooms until they were big enough to plant outside.

The children have tasted lettuce, rocket, strawberries and peas grown in the garden, and helped to plant and care for the produce we have grown.

There have also been bug hunts around the garden which we discovered the garden is home to many different insects. We are currently making some bug houses out of recycled bean tins from the school kitchen and the left over pieces of bamboo from the fence. Next spring we will be introducing a pollinator garden to encourage more bees and butterflies to visit.

Our sunflowers are growing fast!

Planting lettuce seeds. The boys working hard raking the beds in preparation for our new plants.




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Eggcelent work

Back of the net!Fun in the sun...Primary competed at the International City Cup 2018 football tournament held at Manchester City’s training complex. They won nearly all the games they played!! Go Reddish Hall!!

In the beautiful weather we took the opportunity to reward our class with making their own paper aeroplanes and racing them against each other. This was a lot of fun.

Primary 2 had fun ‘dissecting’ an egg. They learnt all the different parts to the egg and were amazed at how many different components there are to it.




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Visitors from ChinaWe were lucky enough to have visitors all the way from China who gave us tips on our football skills. It seems to have worked the trick! We have some promising players amongst us!

Well done primary!


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My name is George Bagley

I am 13 years old

I have been working on a picture and put it on to a canvas. The picture is of a volcano and I have enjoyed working on the volcano. I have been doing it in my break, dinner and in my free time because I like Art. I think I will become a drawer and painter when I’m older.

KS3 Science S2

This group have been studying the structure of earth in detail and what information can be obtained by studying each layer. We then continued to look at the different types of plates that are on earth, what features they possess and locate where they exist. We researched why volcanoes erupt, and identified the differences between two main types. Students made 3D images of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland and the extinct volcano in Edinburgh.

ScienceYr 7 & 8

We have been studying a topic on genes and inheritance. We started by looked at what DNA is, where it is located and what it does. We then research the four key scientists and their work to find out how we discovered DNA’s Structure. We then looked in depth at the function of genes and chromosomes and how characteristics are inherited. Further work we researched variation as inherited or environmental. The students really enjoyed compiling data obtained from characteristics of students in the class. Finally, we compared different animals and plants around the world and what they compete for in order to survive.

KS4/GCSE/yr10

The current year ten group are continuing to develop their underrating and knowledge of various topics within the new AQA GCSE Biology. We have looked at how to use a microscope and work out the magnification using a specific formula. We are lucky to have acquired two modern hi-tech microscopes in order to identify and carry out calculations. We have studied plant and animal cells, and how cells are adapted to perform special functions. This then led us into studying Stem cells and its application in everyday science, for example, the treatment for a certain condition of the eye causing blindness which can now be reversed. We looked at the processes of diffusion, osmosis and active transport. The use of powerful visuals with strong imaginary captured the attention of our students.

Recently, we have started to look in detail at the organisation of the human body; the digestive system and various enzymes; the circulatory system and the heart; the role of the blood and finally coronary heart disease, how it is treated including advantages and disadvantages.

This term in the secondary classes…

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European StudiesWe have been looking at population density and population distribution around European countries. We used a very simple maths calculation in order to calculate population density. We have spent the majority of our time studying the country of Greece. We have researched the language, the people and famous landmarks. We spent at least one lesson looking at the story behind the flag and another researching the many things Greece is famous for. Near to the end of term we hope to taste and try some of the foods from that part of the world.

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Summer Maths Puzzles

Puzzle Three:

Which 3 numbers have the same answer whether they are added or multiplied together?

Puzzle One:

Divide 110 into two parts so that one will be 150 percent of the other. What are the two numbers?

Puzzle Four:

If you have two twins, three triplets and four quadruplets; how many do you have?

Puzzle Two:

I am a three digit number. My tens digit is five more than my ones digit. My hundreds digit is 8 less than my tens digit. What number am I?

Answers

Puzzle One: 44 and 66Puzzle Two: 194Puzzle Three: 1, 2 and 3Puzzle Four: Two twins are 2 people, three triplets are 3 people and four quadruplets are 4 people. Therefore 2 + 3 + 4 = 9

FrenchWe have covered quite a lot in French this term. Firstly we looked at animals that you might find in the zoo, learning their names. We then drew a zoo map with the animals in their enclosures. Following on from this we used the maps to learn some simple directions in French.

More recently our theme has been ‘Under the Sea’. We watched one of the songs from Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ in French as an introduction. Then learning the words for various things you might find under the sea, checking the students understanding by asking them to make models of the item that was called out, or guessing mimes of the animals in French. We then used our new found knowledge to design a bag, the students produced some lovely designs.

PSHE Year 7We have been looking at a topic covering mental health. Firstly we identified stress; what are the causes and how we deal with it. We then looked at the feeling of being angry. When one is angry what “things” or strategies do you do to help yourself to relax and be calm. Students completed an account of situations they encountered and how they would react and deal with that given situation. Some of our students were not exactly sure what was and was not bullying. It is always good to recap areas to order to reinforce understanding as a reminder. Finally, we have been looking at a topic called Money Management. Tasks such as getting cash out of cash machine, Depositing a cheque at the bank, paying for clothes using a credit/debit card, Paying a gas bill over the phone and discussion in and around what are PIN numbers.

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Humanities Years 7 and 8 groups Humanities curriculum has seen them focus on the development of the Roman Empire with a particular interest shown in the success of the Army. Some students have been keen to approach this topic and look at it from a more practical angle. Students have demonstrated the ability to create scenarios replicating this period, and have applied themselves amicably.

Students have been working on designing their own Roman Army shields in lessons where they have independently researched, designed and created them with guidance from staff. Students have been highly motivated and driven in the development of this task, displaying an enjoyment in their learning.

Students researched the project before starting it and laid the foundations using papier mache and a paint colour of their choice.

Below are some of the completed Roman Shields, with some of the students opting for a unique approach!

Bronze Award – Training HikeOn Thursday 5th July Mr Norbury, Mr Lomax and Miss Cunliffe took a group of KS3/4 students to the Peak District National Park for a training hike.

Since the start of this academic year students at Reddish Hall School have been taught to develop in a variety of skills including; navigation including map reading and compass work, first aid, bag packing, equipment choices and safety.

Students are currently preparing for their 2 day expedition with overnight stay. Prior to their 2 day expedition they will have to complete a practice hike, a final chance to put into practice their navigation skills. Then they will undertake their expedition in the Autumn term 2018/19.

The group did really well in this challenging section of Lowland!


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Secondary Horticulture

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Since joining the school in March we have had a busy season in the Horticulture area. Our first task was to screen off the external railings using rolls of bamboo which made the area more private and gave a nice back-drop to the fruit bushes. We got busy with some planting in the polytunnel and at the beginning of June we started providing the school kitchen with fresh organic salad leaves each day.

The Horticulture area is available to all pupils as we recognise the importance of outdoor learning. Working in the school garden promotes health and well-being, life skills, improves motivation and positive behaviours, encourages physical activity and promotes healthy eating.

The next big task for secondary was to design and construct some raised beds for produce growing. We decided that if we built bigger beds we could fit more into the surface area. The sizes were measured and marked out by year 11 pupils before the wood was ordered. Once digging commenced we were met with a lot of hardcore buried under the ground so it was back to the drawing board and after some thought we decided to gain the required depth by adding height to the beds with a second layer of wood. These should be finished in time for the new academic year.

We have grown a variety of plants and produce including tomatoes, rocket, salad leaves, raddish, courgettes, onions, Chinese leaves, herbs and onions which develops life skills, encourages healthy eating and educates about where our food comes from.

We look forward to watching the garden area continue to develop and providing our pupils with an area in which they enjoy working outdoors.The next stage was to gain approval to deliver a course.

We have chosen the City & Guilds level 1 in Practical Horticulture. City & Guilds is a nationally recognised awarding body and leaving school with a vocational qualification will stand our pupils in good stead for college and apprenticeship applications. Even if there chosen future path lies within a different industry the college will recognise course completion and are more likely to invest in a pupil who has already proven they can complete a qualification. We aim to enrol pupils from year 9 which will give plenty of time to be able to complete the award qualification with possible progression onto the certificate.


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Physical EducationThe physical education curriculum for the summer of 2018 focused on the introduction of Cricket. Many of the students are playing Cricket for the first time which has highlighted their desire to learn and experience new skills within the context of sports. Students have demonstrated the ability to organise, officiate, participate and score their own matches which shows great level of maturity and enjoyment in learning.

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The final meetings for the Manchester City in the Community competition took place during this term with both the secondary and primary school teams putting in some outstanding performances. Both teams showed a great understanding of how to work as a team to maximise the talents of their peers. Although the competition focused on the inclusion of participation, both the schools teams won over 95% of their competitive games making them the best performing team throughout the year. Congratulations to all the players and supporting staff on this triumph in the school’s first tournament.

Special mention to Lucas Goodwin who after impressing at Manchester City was invited to trial at the clubs Dukinfield Academy. The academy scouts young players as prospects for the clubs youth development system which emphasises the achievement shown by Lucas to be selected. With the new season approaching, the school hopes Lucas can continue to be successful.

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