On Friday 5th February Year 11, in two groups, had a half day of Revision and Study Skills at Oldham Athletic’s new Events Centre. The sessions started with a motivating talk by Mr Newell which was followed by a short coach ride to Boundary Park and straight into the first of four sessions run by […]
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It was a truly wonderful show for all three nights. After months of rehearsal involving many evenings after school and two days over half-term the pupils performed brilliantly and everyone agreed it was one of the best shows ever at Crompton House. As well as the excellent actors, praise must also go to the musicians,
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Last Saturday was the 10th anniversary of one of Crompton House’s main fundraisers, the Spring Ball which was held at The White Hart Inn in Lydgate. What an enjoyable night it was! The theme this year was ‘Putting on the Glitz’ and, as usual we were surrounded by wonderful guests, who swapped their every day attires for
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56 Year 11 Geography students visited the Land of Fire and Ice from 11th – 15th February 2016 to expand their knowledge and understanding of topics covered in class. Stephen Oldfield reviews the fieldtrip. Day 1 – Thursday 11th February 2016 After a pleasant flight with Icelandair from Manchester to Reykjavik, the breath-taking four days
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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