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October 2011
Guitar Tuition - Restarts after Half Term

Rivington Park School Ex-Pupil Emily Ruaux becomes National Womens U17 Sabre Champion
Emily learned to fence as a pupil at Rivington Park and now studies at Bolton Sixth Form (Centre campus).  Emily currently is in the GBR Womens U20 and U17 squads and expects to compete at the European Champioships (Croatia) and World Championships (Moscow) this season.  Emily is studying five A Levels at Bolton Sixth Form College and fits in her international duties and intense training programme around her studies. 

Sep 2011
Clubs reopen for Autumn Term and Drama Rehearsals for the Xmas Production commence
The school has increased in size again so that two Xmas performance will be produced for our end of term production.  The Secondary School will perform a version of Little Red Riding Hood whilst the Primary School are putting on their own performance.

School is also pleased to confirm the Bonfire Night Party to take place on Saturday 5th November 2011.

Aug 2011
New Staff Appointments for September 2011
School is delighted to welcome new staff appointments that have joined our teaching team for September 2011.  These part time appointments are required to staff the growing timetable as numbers increase year on year.

Humanities - Mr M Hannah B Sc PGCE
Mr Hannah is an enthusiastic and skilled Geography specialist who will take over the Head Teachers Geography and RE teaching timetable from September.  Mr Hannah is also a qualified basketball coach.

Biology - Mrs J Peters B Ed
Mrs Peters is a former Head of Science at a state school judged to be outstanding and is a specialist Biologist with many years of experience delivering outstanding GCSE and KS 3 science.  This is an excellent appointment to the school which will bring added strength to our science team.

Art - Mrs B Henderson BA PGCE AST
Mrs Henderson is taking over as teacher of Art from September.  She is a highly skilled former Head of Art and Pastoral Head of Year. She is currently also a Tutor at Teacher at Edge Hill Teacher Training College and is an Advanced Skills Teacher.

I am extremely pleased to add this talented group of professionals to our existing staff team.

July 2011
Nursery Ofsted - 14th July 2011
A surprise inspection of nursery arose today due to a mistake over our Nursery URN number. Not brilliant timing on the last day of the school term but nonetheless a useful process for us all.  The inspection resulted in a 'GOOD' outcome for nursery.  The report can be downloaded here Nursery Ofsted Report 2011

Year 6/7Outdoor Pursuits - Survival weekend
A terrific residential programme refused to be derailed by some very stormy weather.  Our intrepid party departed for Ingleton in less than ideal conditions.  Having spent an underground afternoon down one of the few potholes not at risk from rising floodwater the group had campcraft training setting camp and cooking their own meals.  Saturday was spent on bushcraft skills, making fires, traps and spits with lessons on foraging and edible hedgerow foods.

All these skills had to be put into practice setting fires and cooking their eveining meals on the cooking fires.  Some children carved their own spoons and prepared for an evening under the stars rather than in their tents.  Sunday was an exciting days climbing before returning to school in the afternoon.

  


Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Training Expedition (Yr 9)
After final route planning familiarisation and last kit checks the intrepid group set off from Sunnyhurst in Blackburn.  They demonstrated superb navigation skills throughout and arrived at their first camp at 5.40PM, slightly ahead of schedule.  All participants feel ready for the assessed expedition scheduled for next term.

Tragedy for Kevin the Rooster
Kevin never moved into his new home.  He persistently refused to swop his favouite tree roost for the safety of his new chicken coop.  Although the tree roost was very comfy it was not fox proof.  A poor risk judgement on the part of Kevin,  much to the delight of Mr & Mrs Fox and family.

Sports Day
Sports day was a superb event including all children aged from Reception to Year 10 in a series of competitive events.  Photos and details to be uploaded to the gallery shortly.  Unedited previews are avaiable via the website  facebook link.

June 2011
Rhapsody Dance & Drama
We are delighted to announce the launch of the Rhapsody Dance and Drama workshops which will run at Rivington Park all day Sundays from September 2011.  This is a community performance project aimed at all young people and has a specific focus on production and performance.

Specialist drama, dance and singing  workshops for children aged 4-18yrs.  Email school for further details.  Link to Rhapsody Academy follow.

Level 5 - Food Safety Award Lancashire
Head Chef Nicola Beddows received her Level 5 Food Safety award for our school kitchens.  An excellent renewal at the highest standard possible.  Next inspection will be in 18 months.

Community at work - new sensory garden and growing areas.
Pupils from all year groups have commenced work on the next phase of the devlopment of the external grounds.  Working to pupil plans and after installation of new play equipment.

 

Everyone from Reception to Year 9 and including the afterschool club group have had community time clearing areas, digging beds, and planting out the new growing areas.   Lots still to do though including building Trevor's (the new bantum Cockrell) new residence and monitoring the Silkies improved family enclosure.

Some doubt exist as to whether Trevor will take to his new home as he seeems to prefer tree roosting. However, senior pupils have suggested a few hens may help coax him from his perch!!  Looks like another trip to Clitheroe agricultural auctions!

May 2011

On Saturday 21st May School fencers join in Rivington Park Fencing Club fencing exhibition in Bolton Market Hall.

Link to Bolton News Report
Our coach Mr Marshall and Head Teacher Mr Ruaux organised a fencing exhibition in Bolton Market Hall on Saturday. Pupils from school joined in the exhibition of fencing for children andf adults aged 8yrs up to 80yrs. It was agreat success with Market Hall organisers requesting that the club put n another display in August. Over 30 fencers from the fencing club attended during the day including pupils from Rivington Park.

Our chickens have chicks!

Imagine the childrens’ surprise when they went to feed the chickens and found that Bert and Bertha our Lavender Silkies have produced four baby Chicks!

The children have increased the feeding checks and are giving the chicks their chick crumb every day. They are monitoring their development in great detail.