So far this year in Design and Technology, Year 8 pupils have been designing and making Memphis and Pop Art inspired clocks. They were only allowed to use a certain amount of materials, which included plywood, mdf and a small amount of acrylic for the stand or decoration. Some pupils chose to add surface decoration […]
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PTFA News – February 2016 The PTFA is currently raising money for a new science laboratory, a laser cutter for the DT department, new chairs for the Year 10 Common Room, new tables for the hall and keyboards for the Music Department ‘Putting on the Glitz Spring Ball – 27th February 2016 We still have
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Happy New Year The PTFA is currently raising money for a new science laboratory, a laser cutter for the DT department and new chairs for the Year 10 Common Room Spring Ball We have sold 144 seats out of a possible 180 (2 full tables of 10 are still up for grabs). We are really
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Crompton House is joining up with Duke of Edinburgh Award to promote the Diamond Challenge, celebrating 60 years of the scheme. The Diamond Challenge is designed for anyone, of any age, to complete their own personal challenge, and help others benefit from the scheme. At Crompton House we want as many staff, parents and pupils to
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Work Experience for our Year 11 students took place the week after they had sat their GCSE mock exams in December. Pupils were at a wide variety of businesses including hospitals, offices, schools and colleges. The reports we received from the supervisors were extremely positive and a huge credit to the pupils. “He is a
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In late November Crompton House held two presentation evenings. On Wednesday 18th November the GCSE certificates and prizes were presented by Latics Legend Frankie Bunn. Many remember him for scoring a record six goals in one match against Scarborough in 1989. As well as presenting the awards to Year 11 and 12 pupils, Mr Bunn, spoke
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There are always a lot of practical food lessons taking place at Crompton House. These photos show a variety of lessons involving pie making to raise funds for Springhill Hospice, edible gifts for the Christmas Fair, and learning how to decorate a cake from a professional. Everyone agreed that Sven, from Frozen, was fantastic!
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During November and December Mrs Noden, teaching assistant and cook, organised a series of Christmas Bakes for some Year 7 and 8 pupils on Thursdays after school. Their baking included gingerbread houses, mince pies, fudge and marshmallow snowmen. Mrs Noden was helped by Mrs Fisher, classroom manager, and a number of other teaching assistants. For
During December the school’s musicians were very busy. On the same day as the Christmas Fair the Brass Band performed at St James’ Church in Derker, for Oldham Metro Rotary. This was a lovely concert with a variety of local music groups. The music was excellent, under the baton of Mr Leedale, with great solo
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On the final day of term the school celebrated Christmas Holy Communion presided by Rev Mark Coleman of St Chad’s, Rochdale with over 40 musicians in the choir and orchestra to accompany the singing. Many commented on the excellent quality of the playing and singing, not only by the choir but also by the pupils
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