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PIP Meeting – Thursday 19th March 2009

D Hassen — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:06:14 +0000

A group of parents met in the Juice Bar to hear an informative talk from PC Walsh on Online Safety. Following a warming coffee, chat and placing a large food order at the local Chinese takeaway, we began the evening by watching two DVD’s warning of the dangers of online predators and how they groom teenagers (both girls and boys). The DVD’s were issued by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) which has been set up by the government to tackle this issue. It was alarming to see how easily predators can access our young people via social networks and glean personal details from them. A lively discussion then followed as we learnt from each other and PC’s Walsh and Towler how best to tackle this issue and the measures we can take to lower the risk of this happening to our children. Most internet service providers have information on this issue and can advise on putting parental controls on your PC’s. PC Walsh distributed a leaflet from Lancashire Constabulary entitled Internet Safety and a sheet of information from CEOP.

As we tucked into our delicious takeaway food we continued to discuss issues that are affecting our young people and how best we can address the problems we face as parents.

Further information regarding online predators can be found on the following websites:-

Our next meeting will be on Thursday 30th April at 7pm at Clitheroe Conservative Club, Castle Street – food and wine will be available.

Olive Press

D Hassen — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:53:08 +0000

On Tuesday 24th March a Year 10 Hospitality & Catering group from Ribblesdale took over the Olive Press restaurant in Clitheroe. The 16 pupils prepared the food and setup the restaurant during the day and served 60 paying guests in the evening. There were canapés as guests arrived and then a three course meal was served.The pupils were divided into the roles of chefs & waiting on staff. The surprise entertainment was from two year 11 boys who serenaded everyone and gave each lady a red rose. This was a very successful event which is going to count towards their GCSE in Hospitality & Catering. We thank the Olive Press management & staff for giving the pupils a great opportunity in a real business related setting.

Young Enterprise at the Stratford Trade Fair

D Hassen — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:48:06 +0000

Ribblesdale were the only school representing the North West of England at the event, which took place on Saturday, May the 21st. The company Visualize made a huge impact on the locals and foriegn visitors who were visiting the town. Their innovative product, a DVD promoting tourism in the Ribble Valley, was a huge success and certainly put the area on the map. “People who had never heard of the Ribble Valley certainly do now” commented the judges and Chairmen of the Stratford Borough Council. Ribblesdale’s team worked tirelessly on their stand for over six hours. Bathed in great March sunshine the town was bursting with tourists.

Photo requests came in thick and fast from visitors from all around the World. Visualize directors were dressed up in Ribble Valley costumes, such as Clitheroe Castle, Town Crier Chefs (we have fantastic places to eat) and farmers (we have the best local produce). Visualize were the best supported team on the day. DVDs of ‘Explore the Ribble Valley’ are on the way to America, Canada, Germany, Spain, Italy and Japan. The residents and the borough council can be proud of Ribblesdale’s pupils for putting tourism in the Ribble Valley on the map. Visualize won a commendation for their achievements on the day.

Creche at Year 8 Parents’ Evening

D Hassen — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:46:17 +0000

Exciting new development! Parents who have had to bring younger children to the Year 7 and year 8 parents’ evenings were amazed to find a creche set up and eager to look after the youngsters! Pupils from the year 10 Health, Social Care and Early Years Double award GCSE group organised and ran a creche complete with a range of activities including making Mothering Sunday and Easter cards, action songs, story reading and many other activities.

Proud teacher Mrs Crewe said “The pupils were really caring and organised and made sure that every child was treated as an important individual. They were amazing!”

Thank you to all those parents and guardians who trusted us enough to leave their children with us. I has helped the GCSE student learn a lot about child development and provided them with very useful experience.

Nestle Box Tops for Books

D Hassen — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:06:55 +0000

The English department is collecting book tokens (box tops) from Nestle cereal boxes. Thanks to pupils who have brought some in already, but please can we let you know that the deadline for submitting our tokens is March 31st, so please could you bring all the tokens you have to the D-Block Englsh office as soon as possible! Thank you!

Results Day (AS level)

Charlotte — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:05:26 +0000

[ August 20, 2009; ]

GCSE Results Day

Charlotte — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:04:17 +0000

August 27, 2009

GCSE results will be available from 10.00 am today.

School Closes

Charlotte — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:39:07 +0000

July 17, 2009

School closes for the summer holidays at 12.05 pm.

Summer Show Closing Night

Charlotte — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:37:11 +0000

[ July 16, 2009; ]

Summer Show

Charlotte — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:36:27 +0000

[ July 15, 2009; ]