Welcome to Radcliffe Riverside School Saturday 19th July 2008

This website is a one stop knowledgebase for all things 'Radcliffe Riverside' and also a facility to enable our staff, students and governors to interact virtually. Whether you're a prospective student or parent or just a casual browser, feel free to explore our site. Do bear in mind that certain areas are restricted to Radcliffe Riverside students and staff, however if you're after information that you cannot find on this website then please do get in touch. You'll find all the details you need on our contact page. In the meantime, thanks for your visit and we do hope you enjoy your stay!

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Pictured above, 9D in celebration mode after winning the best banner at the school sports day.Click here for more photos from the RRS school sports day 2008.

Under the watchful eye and mentoring of Mrs Golding, a group of students created a newspaper article that reviews a year at Radcliffe Riverside. For the last 5 weeks the students have met with Mrs Golding on a Friday P5. The article has now been passed to the Radcliffe Times for publication in the paper.

The students news team is made up of: Macauley Holmes and Danielle Broderick - Y7, Zoe Bonney and Jenny Hay - Y8, Kenny Barrington and Katherine Grady - Y9, Louise Aiton and Simon Doodson - Y10 All students worked very hard and had some great ideas to continue doing the newsletter next year. Missing from the photo is Simon as he was getting presented as Head Boy as the photo was taken.

A NEW RECORD! 1 WEEK - 104,067 VIEWS ON OUR GALLERY

That's right - over the last 7 days (since prom), we've clocked up over 100,000 image views on our gallery - just beating last years record. Pictured above are a few year 10 students on a recent Blackpool outing and by this photo's standards - the sky really is the limit! Click here for more pics on the Blackpool excursion.

Click here to check out the latest photos from our new partnership with Radcliffe Borough F.C.

On Thursday 26th June 2008 seven of Riverside's elite pupils took part in Bury's Science and Technology Challenge at Holy Cross College.

The participants from Riverside were; Jodie Harvard, Lauren Hibbert, Josh Robertson, Liam Garlic and Patrick Kay. Also Rachel Halsall and Rebecca Mattatia (not pictured). All of the team performed well and were a credit to the school. Each be receiving a certificate of their participation. Well done!!! Click here for more info on Mr Rothwell aka Dr Science's blog

Pictured above, the best band ever to emerge from Radcliffe Riverside School - Fevered - and they just proved it by snatching the first prize of £100.00 at the Radcliffe's Got Talent competition. Oliver is missing from the photo above but apparently he bent down to tie his shoelaces just as the pic was taken!

The standard was understandably high but Fevered proved that a little experience can go a long way when it comes to competitions. A well deserved £70.00 second prize went to Y7 super singer Michael Morley and third was taken by the evening's hosts Jamie and Braidley ... watch out Radio One! Big thanks to all who took part and made this evening the success it was.

Pictured above is RRS Student Joseph Lilley who brought runner up prize back to Radcliffe in the National Year of Reading competition - plus £25.00 vouchers for himself.

The winning entries were chosen because the reasons given by the entrants for choosing their articles demonstrated that what they had read touched them personally. On behalf of the school, we'd like to congratulate Joseph on his award.

There comes a time when everyone must go - and unfortunately the time came for Year 11. Nobody left without signing shirts though and if Shane Riche was here, he'd have had a field day - but it remains to be seen whether DAZ will remove the marker stains off shirts!

Then again, it's not as if they're going to need them again really :o( how sad ....

click here for photos on our online gallery

Mr Burns catches a big fish

Yes - you heard it here first! Mr Burns caught a massive fish and is pictured above telling all the boys about it.

Wishful thinking Mr Burns - it's actually a teamtalk during the game where Riverside played hosts to Broadoak for their friendly rugby league fixture at Stadio del Radcliffe - AND WON! - well done lads

Click here to see all the pics of the day in our gallery.

Year 9 headed down to Salford University for their Rugby League tournament. As 6 teams turned up, we were able to play 5 games with the top 2 qualifiying. Hopes were high as we won our first game 3-1. Unfortunately we were unable to win another game with us drawing 2 and losing 2. All the games were close affairs and the standard was really high.

Star men for the Year 9's were Oscar Threlkeld and Josh O'Mara.

click here for photos on our online gallery

Pictured above is a fantastic submission from Year 11 student Jaymin Patel for GCSE Resistant Materials coursework. The standard of work from all students was extremely high again this year and all of our students can feel proud of their achievements. There are photos of all submitted work in our departmental gallery. WELL DONE ALL!.

Click here to see all of our Resistant Material students coursework

United Kingdom Youth Parliament

BURY is looking for a young person to represent the town in the United Kingdom Youth Parliament.

Anyone aged between 11 and 18 who is interested in trying to get elected to the post can contact Youth Participation Worker, Heather Cooper on 0161 253 7165.

Click here for more information on how to become an MYP

ARE YOU BEING BULLIED AT SCHOOL?

Click here to visit Don't suffer in Silence

Don't suffer in Silence is the DFES site that gives lots of good advide on bullying issues at school. If you are being bullied, don't forget, you can talk to one of your teachers in confidence.

Approximately 56 Year 9 students went to Holcombe Moor Training Camp in Bury to take part in a one day personal development day. The students were under the watchful eye of the Army and undertook various activities. Three of 'our boys' recreated a special scene from Dads Army on the day...

Click here for more army pics

Introducing the new RRS Head Boy and Head Girl Simon Doodson and Nicole Uren. A tight contest - but well done to you both and also to all other new prefects and of course our deputies - Matthew Finnerty and Kate Spiby.

Prom time again - and I'm sure you'll agree - another fab night with the newly crowned Prom King and Queen Kealey Kendal and Liam Mulhall - well done to you both! - Check out all the photos from the 2008 Prom here

Pictured above, year 6 student Jereth takes part in a fun task at the RRS intake day 2008. Each student had to put on a face to describe something and the others had to guess what was being described. Can you guess what Jereth's task was? Check out all the photos from the Y6 intake day here

Earning while you learn is just what Modern Apprenticeships are all about and thanks to Mrs Smethurst you can get the inside track as she has kindly put the information up on her blog.

Click here for more info

Right now, we're raising money to pay for education and help Miriam and her pupils in Sierra Leone.

It costs £120 to educate one child in Sierra Leone. Click one the link below to view our totaliser and see how far we've got. If you'd like to help us out with a donation, please contact the school and speak to Miss Jones.

Click here to view our totaliser

The New School

Now that the countdown has officially begun, Click here for all the latest information on RRS - The New School

Bury Girls FC is the only all girls football club in Bury. BGFC have U10, U11, U12, U14, U16 and ladies teams and are always looking for new players from all years in Radcliffe Riverside.

In addition, all players aged 14 years or over can take courses for Junior Football Organisers and refereeing.

So If you're interested in getting involved with Bury Girls FC contact BuryGirlsFC@radclifferiverside.com for more information.

Click here to visit Bury Girls FC

Year 10 / 11 - See Mr Maironis for further details but don't forget that training is for YOU to enjoy so if you think you've got what it takes or if you just fancy a game - then turn upon a Monday and show us what you're made of!

 

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