Monthly Archives: April 2012

Year 8 Students Lend a Helping Hand

Posted on April 25, 2012 by admin

Throughout the year Rainford Year 8 Students have been using their enterprising and entrepreneurial skills to design and make a range of products out of ‘junk’!   As part of their Enterprise and Personal Development lessons our Year 8 students have … Continue reading →

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Fastest Girl for the North West!

Posted on April 24, 2012 by admin

Rosie, ran for the North West at the London Mini Marathon (3 Miles). She came 6th out of 72 for the under 15s but was the fastest girl for the North West team in all ages.  Rosie ran an impressive … Continue reading →

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U15s Girls North West Rugby Union Winners

Posted on April 24, 2012 by admin

Our U15s Girls won the North West stage of their Rugby Union tournament. They beat all their opposition and only let in one try all tournament, which is a fantastic achievement at any standard! The girls are waiting to see if there will … Continue reading →

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Bronze D of E: First Aid Course

Posted on April 19, 2012 by admin

As part of their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award, all Year 10 students took part in a first aid training course throughout January and February.   In place of their usual, weekly after-school training session, each group completed two, two … Continue reading →

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Love Chocolate?

Posted on April 19, 2012 by admin

Start your journey into the world of chocolate with our student workshop…   Tuesday 12th June – 3.30pm to 5.30pm – Years 7 and 8 Tuesday 19th June – 3.30pm to 5.30pm – Years 9 and 10   Cost: £5 each … Continue reading →

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Fun Games and Acting Challenges

Posted on April 19, 2012 by admin

Join Us Every Thursday 3.30-4.30pm.   Professional Actor and Director to lead fun games and acting challenges that will build character and confidence! Spot of songwriting and a show to bring it all together at the end! Cost: £20 for … Continue reading →

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Rainford Development Update

Posted on April 18, 2012 by admin

Dear Parents/Carers, Following events at Rainford High over the last few weeks and months I would like to update you with several recent developments: The Principal and a Vice Principal of Rainford High Technology College have both resigned with effect … Continue reading →

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D of E Bronze Practice Expeditions

Posted on April 17, 2012 by admin

Practice expeditions to North Wales   In order to complete the ‘Expedition’ section of the Bronze Award, students have to complete two weekend expeditions. The first of these, the practice, takes place near Denbigh in North Wales, the second, the … Continue reading →

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D of E Bronze Day Walks

Posted on April 17, 2012 by admin

From late November through to January students involved in the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award completed two ‘Day Walks’, the first around Appley Bridge and the second around Rivington Reservoir. This contributed towards the Expedition part of their Award.   … Continue reading →

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Year 13 Performing Arts Perform Musical

Posted on April 17, 2012 by admin

On 13th March 2012, Year 13 Performing Arts performed the well known raunchy musical ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ for their A-Level performance. The Rocky Horror Show was watched by a number of year 11 classes, as well as a special … Continue reading →

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