Matilda Jr.

20th December 2023R Communications

Quiet you Maggots! The Trunchbull visited Redmoor Academy last week to whip our KS3 students in to shape for our production of Matilda Jnr.

A show that was put together through lunch time rehearsals alone, showed our students dedication and commitment which has impressed everyone involved. The sheer talent in the auditions meant that two people were cast into each character and boy did they put on a show! The students worked tirelessly since September learning lines, movement and vocal pieces to perform to over 450 members of the public and 200 primary school students. The feedback from parents and students that came and supported the show has been phenomenal:

“Absolutely fantastic show last night, I can’t tell you how impressed we were with everything and what a brilliant performance it was! It was absolutely top notch and exceeded all expectations!” Audience member on the Thursday

“What a wonderful show! What stood out was the joy those students were having on stage, especially with the fun singing numbers. It was so creative, the singing was so great, and everyone was so clear in their words. The set was amazing – particularly Miss Trunchball’s office and the writing on the wall.” Audience member on the Friday

The show wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing support from staff, students and parents. The hard work really shone through with the enjoyment and confidence of the students performing on stage. Redmoor are extremely proud of everyone involved, who all worked together as a team and showed their Redmoor DNA. If you were inspired by the production and performers, keep watch for any upcoming performance opportunities that you can get involved with.

Thank you to team Matilda!

Hinckley Food Bank Collection

4th December 2023Miss H WRIGHT

This year we are collating, organising and delivering these 25 Christmas Calendar items as a collection for our local charity ‘The Hinckley Foodbank’.

The foodbank state the demand this year has been extremely high, so each year group has a focus of various items to bring in as donations to support our local families throughout the festive period.

As of Friday 1st December until Wednesday 20th December 2023 students can bring in donations and take them to the food room, they will be awarded with ‘Acts of Kindness’ house points for their efforts. The school will then be delivering our collection to the Hinckley Food Bank.

Year 7:

Coffee
UHT Milk
Cake Bars
Squash
Tinned Meat

Year 8:

Shampoo
Tinned Tomatoes
UHT Juice
Tinned Fish
Sponge Puddings

Year 9:

Christmas Savoury Treats
Pasta snacks – e.g: pot noodle
Baked Beans
Tinned Vegetables
Ladies Toiletries/Feminine hygiene

Year 10:

Chocolate
Tinned Fruit
Tinned Rice Pudding/Custard
Teabags
Toilet rolls

Year 11:

Jam
Dried Potatoes
Stuffing Mix
Biscuits
Mens/Ladies Toiletries

Redmoor’s Advent Reading Challenge

28th November 2023R Communications
Redmoor’s Advent Reading Challenge begins this Friday 1st December!
Students will receive reading challenges each morning during registration up until the end of term. Each student will be given a sign off sheet where they can write down the challenge and get it signed off once completed – each completed challenge will earn students 2 house points! If students complete all challenges, their name will be entered into a prize draw to win an extra prize. All sheets need to be brought to the library on Friday 22nd December for house points to be awarded.
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to engage with some festive themed reading and for parents and carers to get involved at home too!

Children in Need

7th November 2023R Communications
We are having a non-uniform day on Thursday 16th November to raise money for Children in Need. To support this amazing charity, we are asking students to donate £1. House points will also be given to those who engage with the theme of wearing spots.
Geoff the chef will be making cookies, muffins and jellies which are all 50p as an additional fundraiser, students will need to bring in cash if they would like to buy any of these.

Remembrance Day

25th October 2023Miss H WRIGHT
Redmoor Remembers
In the lead up to Remembrance Day, poppies will be available to buy for a minimum donation of 50p from front reception. We also have Zip Pulls 50p, Reflector Poppies 50p, Wrist Bands £1.00 and Snap Bands £1.50 available to purchase.
Members of the Student Council will also be coming round to tutor groups during registration and break time if you’d like to buy any of these items in the morning.
The Art and Design department would also like to create a display in school and we need your help! We would like you to make a poppy to be added to our display. The poppy should be no bigger than a plate and can be made out of any material.
All students who make a poppy will be awarded 5 house points for Representing Redmoor by their tutors. (make sure you show your tutor before you hand your poppy to Mrs Brooks). The 3 best poppies will receive 25 house points.
Thank you for your support.

European Day of Languages

28th September 2023R Communications

On Tuesday, we celebrated European Day of Languages! A number of our students showcased being able to speak another language other than English (including sign language) in an assembly, encouraging and inspiring our year 8 pupils to attend our Duolingo club to learn another language.

100 Talks for Change

22nd September 2023R Communications
Next week, our Year 10 students at Redmoor will be participating in the 100 Talks for Change initiative, a mission by two inspiring young men to travel the country, delivering 100 mental health talks to young people within 20 days. The talk will highlight the importance of conversations about mental health and equip students with more understanding of when and how to seek support if they need it. The Talks for Change journey is being captured in a documentary, so the BBC may be accompanying the speaker on his journey of talks. If you are a parent of a Year 10 student, please see the email with more details.

Macmillan Bake Sale

16th September 2023R Communications
We are having a bake sale on Friday 29th Sept to raise money for the amazing charity, Macmillan Cancer Support. If you’d like to get involved, then please take your bakes (in a clearly labelled container) to your tutor on Friday morning to receive your house points before they are sold at break time.
We will also give an extra 25 house points to the best cake in each year group and 10 house points for a runner up!

Welcome Year 7

25th August 2023R Communications
We look forward to welcoming our new year 7 students to Redmoor on Wednesday 30th August. Here are a few reminders about the first few weeks of term:
At Redmoor we pride ourselves on high standards with uniform. Please remember to check your transition booklet or the following link with regards to uniform: https://www.redmooracademy.org/uniform/
If you have any questions about uniform please do get in touch.
On Wednesday 30th August, please enter school through the main reception as year 7 will be gathering in the hall. If you arrive before 8.30am please use the back playground where there will be staff on duty to welcome you.
Over the first few weeks we will be introducing you to lots of new things at Redmoor, this includes spending extra time with your tutor over the first two days. You will be given a map and lots of guidance to help you find your way from one lesson to the next.
Importantly, you will need your ClassCharts login details to access details of homework tasks, reward points and sanctions. There will be login details for both parents and students which you will receive by Friday 1st September. Please note that for the first three weeks year 7 students will only have homework set in English, Mathematics and Science. This will hopefully help students get to know our expectations of homework, begin to complete it and hand it in on time without feeling overwhelmed as they transition from primary school.
There will be an opportunity for parents to attend two evening events during the first half term, our KS3 Information Evening and Year 7 Tutor Evening. We really would encourage parents to attend both events to help support your child’s transition to secondary school. You will receive more details about both events in the near future.
Please do get in contact if you have any questions or queries.
We look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday 30th August!