“The more that you read the more that you will know the more that you learn the more places you will go.” Why is reading so important? Whether or not reading is something we enjoy, we cannot deny that the ability to read is a fundamental skill and to be able to read with confidence […]
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Key Stage 3 Literacy Key terms
Using correct spelling is important in all subjects, not just in English. GCSE examinations sat from 2018 onwards will have an explicit SPaG component, meaning that marks will be awarded or deducted for the correct spelling, punctuation and grammar. To help pupils to improve and consolidate correct spelling in all subjects, each Curriculum Area has […]
Termly Focus
Each term we have a different focus for literacy as decided on by our Literacy Co-ordinators in each Curriculum Area. This term is the correct use of conjunctions! Many people may also know these as connectives, but we are trying to be consistent in the terminology taught from primary school right through to sixth form, […]
Literacy
“Literacy is a key lever of change and a practical tool of empowerment on each of the three main pillars of sustainable development: economic development, social development and environmental protection.” Former UN Secretary-General, Kofi Annan. The four strands through which we will improve whole-school literacy at Rainford are: Extended writing. Reading. Communication (speaking & listening). […]
Number Day & PI Day
On Friday 3rd February 2017, Rainford High took part in the NSPCC Number day. The NSPCC believes that all children deserve a childhood free from harm but, sadly, that’s not the case for many children. That’s why the NSPCC is fighting for every childhood and working to help keep children safe from abuse. Number Day […]
Numeracy Ninjas
Numeracy Ninjas is a numeracy intervention designed to fill gaps in students’ basic mental calculation strategies and also to empower them with the numeracy skills and fluency required to fully access GCSE Maths concepts. Furthermore, through growth mindsets and the promotion of regular practice, we want to ensure students’ perception of maths is positive and one in which they take pride and enjoyment. […]
UKMT Maths Challenge
The UKMT Individual Maths Challenges are lively, intriguing multiple choice question papers, which are designed to stimulate interest in maths in large numbers of pupils. The three levels cover the secondary school range 11-18 and together they attract over 600,000 entries from over 4,000 schools and colleges. For more information on the Trust please follow […]
Maths Mastery
Rainford High Technology College has joined The Mathematics Mastery partnership which aims for exceptional achievement for all students through exemplary teaching. Mathematics Mastery strongly believe in an entitlement to a great mathematics education for all students, whatever their background or prior attainment. Central to this is the belief that everyone can improve and effort is […]
Numeracy
Rainford High School is committed to raising the standards of numeracy of all of its students. We want our students to be confident, capable and have a love of all aspects of numeracy. This will support their learning in all areas of the curriculum and help them acquire the skills necessary to achieve success in […]
Severe Weather
Sometimes it is necessary for schools to close because of adverse or severe weather, loss of utility services (such as electric, gas or water) or other emergencies. Rainford High will work hard to keep the school open wherever possible but sometimes circumstances mean that they have to make a decision to close the school or […]