The Excel Programme

That Thursday Thing!

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That Thursday Thing!

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"THAT THURSDAY THING"

Every Thursday from 2.15pm there will be lots of activities taking place for all our pupils in school, at the Soccer Centre and also in Failsworth Sports Centre. Have a look , come along and get involved!

Failsworth Champions League (see poster)
Failsworth Soccer Centre
Teams to register through PE staff or at Soccer Centre. There will be prizes to win at the end of the first season.

Girls Allowed (see poster)
New Sports Hall (main school building)
Girls only sports session including Basketball and Badminton. All girls welcome and no boys allowed!

Qclub@Skool
Red Room (in the sports centre)
Failsworth Q youth centre comes to school for pupils to hang out and chill. Watch plasma screen TVs, surf the net, play table football, listen to music and have a game of pool!

Failsworth Sports Centre – STARS
Table Tennis
Every Thursday you will be able to play Table Tennis with your friends in the Green Room in the sports centre.
£1.20 per child

Teen Gym
Every Thursday
16 places for pupils aged 13 years+ to use real gym equipment and work with personal trainers to help with their fitness including exercises and routines.
£1.20 per child

Film Club - Sports Week Special

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Failsworth School 3 Peaks 24 Hour Challenge

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Please give your donations via the follwing links as staff from Failsworth School climb the 3 peaks this weekend:

www.justgiving.com/failsworth3peakswwf (World Wildlife Fund)

www.justgiving.com/failsworth3peakscr (Cancer Research UK)

Many thanks - Failsworth School

Brook Advice Sessions

2009-06-05T10:51:00.002+01:00

Failsworth Roxy Film Club - The Simpsons

2009-06-05T09:01:00.002+01:00

Boxing - Last Session Thursday 9th June

2009-06-04T15:15:00.002+01:00

The last lunchtime boxing session at the Failsworth School Boxing Academy will take place in the CAZ on Thursday 9th June (next week!).

Make sure to get down and to also thank Pat and Frank for their support.

Boxing sessions will continue as of September 2009 in a new format. All details will be sent out in due course.

Thanks - Mr Kelly.

Failsworth Roxy Film Club - Edward Scissorhands

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Failsworth Roxy Film Club - Bring It On

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Film Club - Brewster's Millions

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Failsworth Family Fun

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Failsworth Family Fun – May Half Term Holiday Programme

Tuesday 26th until Friday 29th May 2009

Each day from Tuesday 26th until Friday 29th May 2009, different sporting activities will be taking place for children and young people aged 5 to 16 years. These sessions include cricket, athletics, football, dodgeball, rounders and ability sports for children with disabilities. There will be crèche facilities for children under 5 and activities for adults including Pilates, Fit Ball and a women’s only fitness session.

Extended School Update

2009-05-08T14:36:00.003+01:00

Extended Schools Update
“The human mind can only handle one thought at a time... make it a positive one”
Ø Film Club
Wed 13th and Fri 15th May – Brewster’s Millions
Tickets will be available for pupils to purchase from the school shop at a cost of 5 Learning Credits.
Ø Social Salon
Every Tuesday and Friday
Room – H5
3-5pm
Come along with a friend and relax, chill out, listen to music and get a full makeover at the same time! What more could you ask for. For more information, please speak to Miss Humphreys.

Failsworth in Focus

Failsworth School 3 Peaks Challenge
The Failsworth School 3 Peaks Challenge is but a mere five weeks away and the members of staff involved have been taking part in strenuous training regimes to prepare for the event. The group have already tackled Scafell, Scafell Pike, Snowdon, Kinder Scout, the Hollingworth/Saddleworth Moors and Lingmel and are finalising preparations for the challenge.

We would like all our staff and parents to help support this school charity event by visiting the following websites and donating any amount of money whether large or small:

Donations for the World Wildlife Fund - http://www.justgiving.com/failsworth3peakswwf
Donations for Cancer Research UK - http://www.justgiving.com/failsworth3peakscr

Hollinwood Children’s Centre – Family Fun Day
Join the team at Hollinwood Children’s Centre for a day of traditional outdoor and board games that will take place at Limehurst Primary School, Holy Family R.C. School and Limehurst Library.

Thursday 28th May
10am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 3.30pm

For more information ring Alison Leighton on 0161 633 8417

Extended School Update

2009-04-30T12:45:00.001+01:00

Extended Schools Update

Ø Film Club
N.B. Wed 6th and Fri 8th May – Film Club Postponed Due To Exams

Wed 13th and Fri 15th May – Brewster’s Millions
Tickets will be available for pupils to purchase from the school shop at a cost of 5 Learning Credits.

Ø Wrestling
The afterschool wrestling club will now take place in the CAZ room (Leisure Centre), as normal every Wednesday from 3pm-4pm. All pupils are welcome.

ØSport and Nutrition Poster Campaign
A set of posters are currently being designed to reflect the importance that nutrition plays in sport and fitness. These posters are unique to our school and will be displayed in the canteen. They will link our specialism of Sport with the food options available at Cafe Mojo and also raise awareness of the extracurricular activities that are on offer.

Failsworth in Focus

Failsworth Family Fun
During the May half term holiday, Failsworth Soccer Centre, Failsworth Leisure Centre and Oldham Sports Development will be delivering the Failsowrth Family Fun activity programme. Each day from Tuesday 26th until Friday 29th May, a number of different sporting activities will be taking place for children and young people aged 5 to 16 years. These sessions include cricket, athletics, football, dodgeball, rounders and Ability Sports for children with disabilities. There will be crèche facilities for children under 5 years of age and also activities for adults including Pilates, fit ball and a women’s only fitness session.

These activities take place at Failsworth Soccer Centre and Failsworth Leisure Centre and for all enquiries or pre bookings, please contact Mr Kelly on 0161 688 9745.

FreeAct
FreeAct: Contact Theatre’s Free Theatre Tickets Membership Scheme For Under 26s
If you are under 26 then join FreeAct: Contact’s Free Theatre Tickets Membership Scheme to get a variety of benefits including FREE tickets for theatre and performance events, as well as discounted tickets for music events. For more information on how to join FreeAct please go to: www.contact-theatre.org or visit www.freeact.co.uk

Contact, Oxford Road, Manchester M15 6JA. Bookings & Information: www.contact-theatre.org / 0161 274 0600.

Wrestling Club - Every Wednesday

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Failsworth Roxy Film Club - The Truman Show

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Welcome Back!

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Hi everyone, and welcome back to school.

I hope you enjoyed the Easter break. There are some really exciting activities taking place this term, so please take a moment to read the information below.

Tennis Club
Every Wednesday and Friday afterschool
Tennis Courts

Wrestling
Every Wednesday afterschool
Leisure Centre Old Sports Hall

Archery
Every Wednesday afterschool
Leisure Centre Green Room
This course is now FULL but please speak to Mr Lomas to reserve a place on following courses

Eco Club
Every Wednesday afterschool
School Garden
Please speak to Mrs Potts for further information on joining this club

Film Club Returns!
Wed 22nd and Fri 24th April
Ghostbusters
Tickets available from the school shop

Student Survey

2009-03-26T14:39:00.002Z

We need to hear your voice again!

This new survey is to find out the range of exciting and interesting things that some of you get involved with outside of school.

This may be attending the Army Cadets, doing training with St Johns Ambulance, attending a youth centre or getting awards through the Girl Guides or Scouts.

Everyone who completes the survey will be entered into a prive draw to win a £10 voucher.

You can find the survey on the Student Voice section of the VLE.

Many thanks for your involvement.

Mr Kelly.

Extended School Update

2009-03-26T10:10:00.003Z

Extended Schools Update

Ø Film Club is Back!
Wed 22nd and Fri 24th April – Ghostbusters
Tickets will be available for pupils to purchase from the school shop in the first week back after the Easter holiday.

Ø Parent and Child Cooking Course – Summer Term
I have one space left on the parent and child cooking course that will run every Wednesday (4.30-6.00pm) during the first half of the summer term. If you know of a parent and child who would benefit from this free activity, please let me know, thanks – Mr Kelly.

ØWrestling – Reminder: Starts Wed 22nd April
A reminder to all staff who have forwarded pupils to these sessions. Starts on Wed 22nd April at 3pm in Old Sports Hall (Leisure Centre). Pupils need to wear tracksuits/sportswear. They must get changed in the school changing rooms after period 5. Any questions, please feel free to ask me, thanks – Mr Kelly.

Ø Archery – Reminder: Starts Wed 22nd April
A reminder to all staff who have forwarded pupils to attend these sessions. Starts on Wed 22nd April at 3pm in Green Room (Leisure Centre). Any questions, please feel free to ask Mr Lomas.

Failsworth in Focus

MEND Launches Mon 27th April 2009 – Failsworth Leisure Centre
MEND is a free programme for kids to become fitter, healthier and happier. The 10 week programme is for children aged 7 to 13 and involves lots of fun, games and activities. It launches on Monday 27th April at Failsworth Leisure Centre and will run every Monday 5-7pm and Thursday 6-8pm.

All children must be accompanied by a parent or carer.

To book a place or to find out more about this project, please phone Waveney or Sarah on 0161 621 7121.

Failsworth School – Parenting Consultation - Wed 1st April
Wednesday 1st April 2009
6.00pm - 7.30pm (Arrive at Failsworth School Reception)

Failsworth School is inviting parents of children (from schools in Failsworth) in years 5, 6, 7 and 8 to an evening of fun and discussion to help shape parenting support services in Failsworth.

A complementary buffet and refreshments will be served.

Please phone 0161 688 3900 to confirm your attendance (you will need to leave your name, contact details, the name of your child and the school and year that they attend).

Failsworth School Parenting Consultation - Wed 1st April

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Failsworth School Parenting Consultation

Wednesday 1st April 2009

6.00pm - 7.30pm

(Arrive at Failsworth School Reception)

In partnership with Oldham Parenting Strategy Group, Failsworth School is inviting parents of children (from schools in Failsworth) in years 5, 6, 7 and 8 to an evening of fun and discussion to help shape parenting support services in Failsworth.

A complementary buffet and refreshments will be served.

Please phone 0161 688 3900 to confirm your attendance (you will need to leave your name, contact details, the name of your child and the school and year that they attend).

Extended School Update

2009-03-19T12:33:00.001Z

Extended Schools Update
“Use a positive mental attitude throughout every aspect of your daily routine”

Ø Environmental and Eco Projects
· Are you passionate about recycling?
· Always turn off appliances when not in use?
· Do you re-use plastic shopping bags?
I would like to hear from any members of staff who want to work with our pupils to help them understand issues around sustainability. Please speak to Mr Kelly.

Ø Wrestling – Starts Wed 22nd April
Starts on Wed 22nd April 3-4pm in Leisure Centre SPorts Hall. Please pass any names to Mr Kelly (max 20 places available).

Ø Archery – Starts Wed 22nd April
Starts on Wed 22nd April 3-4.30pm in Leisure Centre Green Room. Please pass any names to Mr Lomas (max 12 places available).

Failsworth in Focus

Festival of Diversity
The aim of the Festival of Diversity is to celebrate and promote the diversity of Oldham’s communities. It presents opportunities for individuals and groups to discover fresh ideas, participate in and generate new work; furthering their understanding when they meet in creative environments with people from similar or different backgrounds

Take a look at the new website to find out what is going on this year in Oldham.

www.festivalofdiversity.co.uk

Congratulations to the School Swimming Team
On Wednesday 18th March, the Oldham Schools Swimming Association gala took place at Oldham Sports Centre. Our year 7 boys team took joint first place and overall the squad gained third place. On top of our football and basketball success, this is another great result for our school.

Failsworth Soccer Centre – Community Coaching
Monday: Defence Training / 5-6pm / age 6 to 12 years / £2
Tuesday: Girls Football / 5-6pm / open age / Free (day to change)
Friday: Goalkeeper Coaching / 5-6pm / open age / £2
Friday: Friday Night Footy Project / 8-9pm / 11-16 / £1
Sunday: Dads and Kids / 2-3pm / age 4-7 years / £2 per child

Boxing - Thurs 19th March - Cancelled

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Firstly, I would like to say well done to all the pupils who are putting in brilliant amounts of effort at the Failsworth School Boxing Academy – Well done!

Unfortunately, the lunchtime Boxing session this Thursday 19th March is cancelled - Sorry about this.

Many thanks,

Mr Kelly.

Extended School Update

2009-03-09T11:34:00.002Z

Extended Schools Update

Ø Film Club – Postponed until Summer Term
Film Club will unfortunately be postponed until the Summer Term. The next series of films will be displayed on posters around school in due course and tickets will still become available at the school shop.

Ø Failsworth School Boxing Academy
The Failsworth School Boxing Academy is going from strength to strength. Pat and Frank from Failsworth Amateur Boxing Club were recently featured on BBC Radio Manchester, speaking about the Academy. Many thanks to all the dedicated pupils and staff who are making the Academy such a success.

Failsworth in Focus

External Agencies in School
Dear all. Many thanks for your cooperation during the Barnardos interviews in school on Thrusday 5th March.

STARS
To find out more about the opportunities available to our pupils through the Failsworth Leisure Centre STARS programme, please feel free to call into the Leisure Centre.

Failsworth Family Fun
During the May half term holiday, an activity programme for children, young people and families in Failsworth will take place at both the Leisure Centre and Soccer Centre. Please watch for more publicity in due course.

Failsworth School 3 Peaks Challenge
Training is underway and the group have now completed two gruelling walks.
Please don’t forget:
Public, parent, pupil and staff donations can be made at the receptions of both Failsworth School and Failsworth Leisure Centre. Please give generously!

Extended School Update

2009-02-26T09:54:00.002Z

Extended Schools Update
“Challenge is just an obstacle in the way of success”

Ø Film Club – Wed 4th and Fri 6th March
Ghostbusters
Wed 4th and Fri 6th March
Film Club was unfortunately postponed last week due to repairs in the Theatre. Ghostbusters will be running on the dates above and tickets will still be valid.

Ø Wrestling – Starts Wed 22nd April
Heart Lift will be delivering wrestling sessions in school during the summer term, starting on Wednesday 22nd April. They will run every week from 3-4pm in the Leisure Centre. For more information, please contact Mr Kelly.

Ø Archery – Starts Wed 22nd April
Archery sessions will start on Wed 22nd April, and run every Wed afterschool in the Leisure Centre. Places are limited, so if you know of interested pupils, please speak to Mr Lomas.

Ø Maths Statistics Coursework Club
A statistics course work club has been started. For more information, please speak to Miss Lutener

Ø Exams – Wed 4th March
Due to exams, no extracurricular lunchtime activities will be running in the Leisure Centre on Wednesday 4th March. Pupils will be notified by their teacher of any changes to lessons.

Failsworth in Focus

Dads + Kids @ Soccer Centre – Sun 1st March
Dads + Kids sports sessions launch this Sunday 1st March @ Failsworth Soccer Centre. Only £1 per child (aged 4-7) and mums are welcome too! Simply turn up and join in. For more information, please call Failsworth Soccer Centre on 0161 688 9745.

Barnardos Volunteer Interviews – Thurs 5th March
Barnardos is a charity that works with young people. They use volunteers to deliver much of their work and will be running an interview and recruitment session for Failsworth Volunteers on Thursday 5th March at Failsworth School.

Failsworth School 3 Peaks Challenge
A donation bucket is on our school reception and at the Failsworth Soccer Centre. Please give generously!

Wed 4th March

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Due to exams, the Leisure Centre will be unavailable for extracurricular lunchtime and afterschool activities on:

Wendnesday 4th March

Pupils will be advised as to any changes of lessons by their teacher

Film Club - Ghotsbusters - POSTPONED

2009-02-25T10:50:00.002Z

Due to the screen and projector in the theatre being fixed this week, Film Club will be postponed until next week.

Ghostbusters will be shown on Wed 4th and Friday 6th March.

All tickets already purchased will still be valid for use.

Sorry for any inconvinience - Mr Kelly.

Archery Club starts 22nd April

2009-02-24T08:33:00.001Z

Failsworth Roxy Film Club - Ghostbusters

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Extended School Update

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Extended Schools Update
“When you’re at the top, always think you’re in second and continue striving to be first” (Sir Alex Ferguson)

Ø Film Club – Wed 25th and Fri 27th Feb
Ghostbusters
Wed 25th and Fri 27th Feb
Tickets for pupils are available from the school shop priced at 5 Learning Credits.

Ø STARS – Leisure Centre Activities
A member of the team from Failsworth Leisure Centre will be speaking to pupils in assembly on Monday 2nd and 9th March about the STARS activities that take place in the Leisure Centre after school everyday.

Ø Archery – Starts Wed 22nd April
Archery sessions will start on Wed 22nd April, and run every Wed afterschool in the Leisure Centre. Places are limited, so if you interested in taking part, please speak to Mr Kelly or Mr Lomas asap.

Ø Oldham Youth Council
The youth workers will be running a project to give pupils the chance to apply to be part of the Oldham Youth Council. Please speak to any of the youth workers for more information or if you are interested.

Failsworth in Focus

3 Peaks Challenge
From Fri 5th - Sun 7th June 2009, a group of staff from Failsworth School will be doing the national 24 hour 3 Peaks Challenge. This will be done in order to raise money for the 3 school charities.

All staff, pupils and parents will be asked to give a donation (however big or small) to support the group on this charity event.

More information will follow.

Dads and Kids @ Failsworth Soccer Centre

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Dads and Kids Sports Sessions!
@ Failsworth Soccer Centre
(Brierley Avenue, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 9HA)

Every Sunday (launches Sunday 1st March 2009)
2pm until 3pm
£1 per child

New Community Initiative – Launches Sunday 1st March 2009
Each week, football matches, tournaments and mini soccer leagues take place at Failsworth Soccer Centre. Children and young people are encouraged by parents standing on the touchline, but now it is time for dads to dust off their boots and get involved. On Sunday 1st March 2009, a new initiative starts that aims to encourage parents and children to learn and play a variety of sports.

Dads and their children will be trained by the soccer centre’s team of qualified coaches and will learn new skills and try different games. The project will offer the chance for families to meet one another and children to make new friends. Parents will be able to spend quality time with their children whilst taking part in healthy, sports related activities.

The weekly sessions are available to dads and their children (aged 4-7 years) and it only costs £1 per child. Mums are welcome to attend also, however due to limited capacity places will be available on a first come first served basis.

For more information, please do not hesitate to contact Failsworth Soccer Centre on 0161 688 9745 or by visiting www.failsworthsoccercentre.co.uk

Excel Programme - Update

2009-02-05T11:11:00.002Z

Extended Schools Update
“If what you want doesn’t come to you, go out and get it” (Unknown)

Ø Excel Programme Video
A video promoting a small selection of the extracurricular activities that run in our school is now online to view on the VLE and the school website.

Ø Basketball
Since the beginning of the year, pupils have been given lots of opportunities to practice their Basketball skills. Through the support of Mr Wood, staff at the leisure centre and from Oldham Ball Hall, our school teams are doing very well and now have a new kit to play their games in.

Ø Eco Club – Manchester Arndale Competition
I am happy to say that we are through to the 2nd round of the Green Your Grounds competition, where our school has the chance to win £5000 to further develop our school garden.

Ø Leisure Centre
The Old Sports Hall, Red Room and Green Room will not be used for lunchtime activities on Tuesday 10th February due to exams.

Ø Police Drop In Sessions
The Police will be visiting our school every Tuesday lunchtime to offer support, advice and guidance to both pupils and staff. Please feel free to speak to the officers and make them feel welcome.

Ø Excel Programme Blog
For the latest updates, please visit www.theexcelprogramme.blogspot.com

Failsworth in Focus

Half Term Activities
Failsworth Soccer Centre – Mon 16th to Fri 20th Feb / £3 per day / info or bookings 0161 688 9745
Failsworth Leisure Centre – Mon 16th to Fri 20th Feb / info or bookings 0161 621 3240
Oldham Play Action Group – Fri 20th Feb / Daisy Nook Park / 1-3pm / Info 0161 678 9662

3 Peaks Challenge
We will begin the fundraising in school very soon. We would like all members of staff, governors, pupils and parents to support us in raising money for our 3 school charities.

Change4life – Website Resource
The NHS has now officially launched the change4life campaign aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles with children, young people and their families. Please follow the link below for the website which has lots of useful resources.
http://www.nhs.uk/change4life/Pages/default.aspx

Change 4 Life

2009-02-04T10:53:00.002Z

You may have seen a lot of press recently about the NHS campaign "Change 4 Life".

Change4life – Website Resource

The NHS has now officially launched the change4life campaign aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles with children, young ,people and their families. Please find the link below for the website which has lots of useful resources.

http://www.nhs.uk/change4life/Pages/default.aspx

Volunteering opportunitites for young people aged over 16 years

2009-02-04T10:46:00.002Z

Are you after great work experience, would like to try different areas of work or just want to offer your time to help others? Well, look at the opportunities below and for more information contact Fiona Pickles and Alice Munby on 0161 2743299 or 07530 736228.

Current Volunteering Opportunities

Sports Development Team
Oldham Greenhill Community Sports Club
NDC Physical Activity Project
Oldham Kickz (Oldham Athletic Community Trust)
Manchester Methodist Housing Association
Energize (Oldham Community Leisure)
Salt Cellar Project- Youth Work Project
St James Children’s Centre (Sholver)
Barnardo’s Children’s Centre (Hollinwood)
Barnardo's Asha Project
Boys and girls Brigade (Shaw)
Volunteer Reader Helper
Youth Offending Panel
Youth Inclusion Project (Fitton Hill), Positive Steps
NDC Youth Project
Youth Service
Oldham Coliseum Theatre - Theatre Assistant
Peshkar Theatre Assistant
RSPCA
Oldham Pike View Animal Rescue - Shop Assistant
Medequip4kids
Macmillan
Daisy Nook County Park
St John Ambulance
Health Improvement Service
Heathbank Day Care Centre
Dr. Kershaws Hospice
Oldham Cancer Support
Greater Manchester Police, Oldham Police Station
Citizens Advice Bureau

For further information on these and any other volunteering opportunities please contact the Oldham vteam – Fiona Pickles and Alice Munby on 0161 2743299 or 07530 736228.

Failsworth "Food For Thought" Cafe

2009-02-04T10:27:00.001Z

Basketball - Friday Afterschool Training

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Basketball Training

Every Friday
Leisure Centre Sports Hall
3.00-4.30pm (after school)
FREE

Come down after school on a Friday to the Old Sports Hall in the Leisure Centre and shoot hoops, practice or play games with all your friends.

All pupils are welcome.

Excel Programme - Update

2009-01-29T12:12:00.003Z

Extended Schools Update
“The best way to predict your future is to create it” (Unknown)

Ø Channel M – Friday Night Footy Project
Pupils and staff from Failsworth School have been featured this week on Channel M’s “Get Out” feature. It was shown on their Breakfast Show and can now be viewed on the Channel M website.

Ø Eco Club
We will soon be starting work on our school garden. The Eco Club will run on Wednesday’s after school. The start date is yet to be confirmed, but please look out for posters for more information.

Ø Leisure Centre
The Old Sports Hall, Red Room and Green Room will not be used for lunchtime activities on Monday 2nd, Tuesday 3rd and Thursday 5th February due to exams.

Ø Speed Stacking
The school Speed Stacking club is going from strength to strength. This week, the Oldham Advertiser has been into school to report on this new activity, so watch for the article in the paper next week.

Ø Excel Programme Blog
For the latest updates, please visit www.theexcelprogramme.blogspot.com

Failsworth in Focus

Friday Night Footy Project – 2009 Season Launch – This Friday 30th Jan!!!
The Friday Night Footy Project 2009 season launches this Friday 30th January at 8pm.
For more info, please visit Failsworth Soccer Centre, phone 0161 688 9745 or check the website www.failsworthsoccercentre.co.uk

Dads and Kids Activities – Starts Sunday 1st March (2-3pm)
Weekly sports activities for Dads and Kids (aged 4-7) will launch on Sunday 1st March at Failsworth Soccer Centre. The sessions will cost £1 per child and will run from 2-3pm. Mums are also welcome and parents and their kids will be able to learn lots of different sports, meet other families and have lots of fun. For more info please contact Failsworth Soccer Centre on 0161 688 9745.

Parent + Child Cooking Course

2009-01-27T10:16:00.002Z

http://www.jamieoliver.com/bloggers/viewtopic.php?id=39986

Taylor Shaw chef Graham Bradley said "Just wanted to let you know that our first Parent & Child cookery course was an outstanding success....one parent and child said that they survive on take aways and for the first time cooked a wholesome meal between them for the family- one parent said 'my son will never eat that' as the child tucked into his rissotto and commented on how good it was, he'd cooked it himself and thoroughly enjoyed reaping what he'd sown!!It was an absolute delight to pass on some of the simpler skills that I have picked up over the years, from how to chop an onion, to how to blend in the stock to get the rissotto just right, to how to use and hold a knife correctly.All children and parents enjoyed the lesson so much they all want to continue coming to each class every week, one parent even asked if I could hold classes every night!!I think I've started what I have set out to achieve to show the fun side of cooking to get kids cooking and to get them cooking along side their parents...all in all an oustanding start to what promises to be a successful few weeks to get wholesome cookery on the map".

Film Club - Postponed

2009-01-26T14:52:00.003Z

Film Club will not be running this week.

Please keep watching posters for future showings.

Leisure Centre - Extracurricular Activities

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On the following dates, lunchtime extracurricular activities will be cancelled in the Leisure Centre (Sports Hall, Red Room, Green Room) due to exams:

Monday 26/01/2009
Tuesday 27/01/2009
Wednesday 28/01/2009
Thursday 29/01/2009
Friday 30/01/2009
Monday 02/02/2009
Tuesday 03/02/2009
Thursday 05/02/2009

Sorry for any inconvenience.

Friday Night Footy Project - F'worth Soccer Centre - Fridays

2009-01-22T09:28:00.004Z

The Friday Night Footy Project
Failsworth Soccer Centre
(Brierley Avenue, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 9HA)
Every Friday Evening (from Fri 30th Jan 09)
8pm until 9pm

The Friday Night Footy Project
2009 Season Launch – Friday 30th January
The biggest and best football league in Failsworth is BACK! The Friday Night Footy Project 2009 season launches on Friday 30th January. All existing and new teams are being asked to visit the centre on this day (at 8pm) to register in the league.

The project provides young people with a safe environment to socialise and take part in an exciting football league, encouraging them to participate in positive activities outside of their normal school day.

Every team is offered opportunities to train with the soccer centre staff in order to try and close goal differences and move up the league tables! Along with the Youth Only Zone that takes place at Failsworth Leisure Centre every Saturday night, young people in Failsworth now have lots of leisure opportunities each weekend.

Failsworth Soccer Centre (Brierley Avenue, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 9HA)
T: 0161 688 9745
E: info@failsworthsoccercentre.co.uk
W: www.failsworthsoccercentre.co.uk

Saturday Nights - YOZ @ Leisure Centre

2009-01-21T12:27:00.003Z

Failsworth Roxy Film Club - Spirited Away

2009-01-19T08:13:00.002Z

Extended School Update

2009-01-15T12:10:00.002Z

Extended Schools Update
“Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen.”

Ø Wrestling
Wrestling for pupils will start soon. Please watch for posters containing more information.

Ø Speed Stacking
Want to find out more about the exciting sport of Speed Stacking?
Monday @ Lunchtime in M4
See Miss Lutener

Ø Trampolining
Friday @ 3.00pm in the Leisure Centre CAZ room
Please see Miss Taggart for more information

Ø Failsworth Allotments for All
In partnership with the Wildlife Trust, Groundwork, Kier, Failsworth Children’s Centre and Failsworth Leisure Centre, the Failsworth School garden will begin to be developed in the next month. This will be a great resource for our school and the community alike and I welcome ideas from staff and pupils as to how they may want to access this area.

Failsworth in Focus

Failsworth Area Action Team
The Failsworth Area Action Team is keen to develop further work with our school. There are a number of organisations including the police, housing providers and the fire service who we are in discussions with. If you have any ideas of particular services our school community may need, I welcome all ideas.

Feb 09 Half Term Extravaganza @ Failsworth Soccer Centre
Half term activities for children aged 5-16 years over the February half term at the soccer centre. Sports include football, dodgeball, basketball, football tennis and more. Play-4-a-Pound also runs every day for older children. Please ring Failsworth Soccer Centre on 0161 688 9745 or visit www.failsworthsoccercentre.co.uk for further information.

Film Club - Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

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Old Sports Hall

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The old sports hall (leisure centre) will be out of use for lunchtime extracurricular activities on the following days:

Monday 12/01/2009
Tuesday 13/01/2009
Thursday 15/01/2009
Monday 19/01/2009
Monday 26/01/2009
Tuesday 27/01/2009
Wednesday 28/01/2009
Thursday 29/01/2009
Friday 30/01/2009

If you have any questions, please ask a member of PE.

Network Failsworth - Open Day - Sat 17th Jan

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Extended School Update

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Extended Schools Update
“To avoid criticism; do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.”

Archery
Archery sessions for pupils will start soon. Please watch for posters containing more information.

Gaelic Football
Are you interested, intrigued or would like to try Gaelic Football? Please speak to Miss Kelly (PE) for more details.

Qclub@Skool
The Qclub@Skool lunchtime youth club will begin again on Monday 12th January in the Red Room. Staff from Failsworth Q youth centre will be run the project on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Failsworth Roxy – Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Wed 14th and Fri 16th Jan - School Theatre - Lunchtime
Tickets for pupils are available at a cost of 5 learning credits from the school shop.

Failsworth in Focus

Volunteering Opportunities
· Daisy Nook County Park
For people aged over 16 - There is a variety of volunteering roles available all relating to countryside management. Tasks will be created dependant on an individual’s skills and interests. For more information please phone Daisy Nook Country Park on 0161 308 3909.

· Oldham Volunteering Team
Young people (aged 16-25) can gain nationally recognised certification for getting involved in any volunteering. For further information on these and any other volunteering opportunities please contact the Oldham vteam on 0161 274 3299.

Failsworth Allotments for All – Community Garden
Work continues on developing a community garden on our school grounds. Work should be commencing soon and I welcome any ideas of how pupils/staff may be interested in using this highly valuable school resource – Mr Kelly.

Failsworth School Boxing Clever - Oldham Chronicle

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http://www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/8/news/18184/boxing-clever

Boxing clever
Reporter: KAREN DOHERTY (Oldham Chronicle)

Boxing - Thursday lunchtime taster sessions

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Thursday Lunchtime - Leisure Centre

We are now opening up places for pupils from all years.

If you would like to take part, please be at the side leisure centre entrance (through the green gates) with PE kit and trainers at 1.20pm on Thursdays.

There are limited places - first come first served!

Failsworth Roxy Film Club - Kung Fu Panda

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Failsworth Roxy Film Club - Returns in Jan 2009

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After a load of great movies, the Failsworth Roxy Film Club will return in January 2009.

Please watch out for posters for the next series of films.

Failsworth Soccer Centre - Christmas Opening Hours

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Christmas Opening Hours

Tuesday 23rd Dec 9 – 9
Christmas Eve CLOSED
Christmas Day CLOSED
Boxing Day CLOSED
Saturday 27th Dec CLOSED
Sunday 28th Dec CLOSED
Monday 29th Dec 10 – 4
Tuesday 30th Dec 10 – 4
New Years Eve 10 – 2
New Years Day CLOSED
Friday 2nd Jan 10 – 8

Best wishes for the holiday period

Failsworth Soccer Centre

Extended School Update

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Extended Schools Update
“The difficult is done at once; the impossible takes a little longer”

Failsworth School Boxing Academy
Taster sessions for new pupils wanting to start in the academy will take place in January 2009.

Archery
Wednesday after-school sessions will begin next term. Look for more info on posters.

Speed Stacking
We now have a number of Speed Stacking sets in school. This sport is great fun and brilliant for hand-eye coordination, speed and concentration. Watch this space for competitions and much more!

Film Club
Will restart after Christmas. Following a recent visit to our school, Film Club coordinator Lucy Whitehead stated that our school has “one of the best set ups” she has seen, along with “very friendly, helpful pupils”.

Failsworth in Focus

Failsworth Area Action Team
Following continuing work with the Failsworth Area Action Team (AAT), Area Manager John Norris is now looking at ideas to “make the AAT more young people and community activity led”. This is a great move towards further establishing our schools links with the community of Failsworth.

Parent and Child Cooking Course
There are 8 places for the first series of parent and child cooking classes. These will begin in early January 2009.

Adult Learning Opportunities
We are currently developing adult learning opportunities with Lifelong Learning to be delivered at Failsworth School during evenings.

Weekly Update - Thurs 4th Dec

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“If you always do what you always did, you’ll always get what you always got”

Basketball Tournament – Failsworth Leisure Centre
Failsworth 3 v 3 Basketball Tournament

Saturday 20th December
Monday 29th December
Tuesday 30th December

Each day will run as follows:
· 10am-12noon years 5 and 6
· 12noon – 2pm years 7 and 8
· 2pm – 4pm year 9 and above

For more info, please contact Failsworth Leisure Centre

Failsworth Air Cadets
Interested in what Failsworth Air Cadets could offer you ? Please send your ideas to me asap – Mr Kelly.

2009 Festival of Diversity Summer Showcase
4th July – 9th August 2009

There are many fantastic volunteering opportunities available. If you know anyone who might be interested in volunteering or if you fancy getting stuck in yourself visit www.festivalofdiversityoldham.co.uk for more information

Remember we can only do this with your support so let’s make Festival of Diversity 2009 the most exciting year to date!

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Extended Schools Update
“Set your goals high and don’t stop until you get there” (Bo Jackson)

Failsworth Roxy – Returns Wed 17th Dec
Due to our fantastic school production of Oliver, Film Club will return on Wednesday 17th Dec for a Christmas special.

N.B. A meeting will soon be held with all the Film Club members to ascertain their roles and lunch passes. Apologies to any members of staff who have queried the group re lunch passes etc.

Basketball - Fridays
Afterschool basketball sessions will still run in the leisure centre every Friday from 3.15pm. Pupils will have the chance to play casual games and have coaching opportunities too.

New Activities
New activities including Cyber Coach, Wrestling and Speed Stacking will be coming to school very soon.

Community Activities

With a team comprising of FA qualified coaches, adult and junior sports leaders, Failsworth Soccer Centre is proud to offer a variety of community-based coaching sessions. These courses are designed to be fun for participants, whilst giving them football and sporting skills and helping to develop their team working and life skills. Please find below a day-to-day list of the community sessions we offer.

For more information on these initiatives or general information, please feel free to call the centre on 0161 688 9745 or visit www.failsworthsoccercentre.co.uk

TUESDAY

4.30pm-6.00pm

Girls Football Coaching

Age 5 to 11

Free

WEDNESDAY

5.00pm-6.00pm

The Failsworth Soccer School

Age 5 to 11

£1 per player

THURSDAY

5.00pm-6.00pm

Position Training

Open Age

£2 per player

FRIDAY

5.00pm-6.00pm

Goalkeeper Coaching

Open Age

£2 per player

8.00pm-9.00pm

The Friday Night Footy Project
Age 11-16

£1 per player

Boxing in Failsworth

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Failsworth's Got Christmas Talent

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Excel Programme - Update

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“A champion shows who he is by what he does when he's tested. When a person gets up and says 'I can still do it', he's a champion”
Evander Holyfield

Ø Failsworth Roxy – Wed 26th + Fri 28th Nov
Step Up 2 – The Streets

The second part of the dance special at Film Club showing one of the best dance films of the last 2 years. Tickets available from school shop.

Ø Basketball – Fridays After School
Due to a low number of teams, the basketball league on Friday’s after school will be on hold. However, the session will still be available for pupils to practice basketball under supervision.

Ø Speed Stacking
Speed Stacking competitions will be held in school. More information to follow!

Ø Boxing Training – Tuesdays After School
Pupils can take full advantage of the STARS boxing sessions every Tuesday after school 3.15pm-4.30pm for only £1.10. This session is open to all so please notify any interested pupils.

Step Up

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Oliver

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Failsworth School presents...

Oliver

Tuesday 9 December

Wednesday 10 December

Thursday 11 December

All shows start at 7pm.

Each show runs for 2 hours with interval. Refreshments will be served.

The tickets are on sale now from the school shop and the prices are as follows:

Adult £6

Child £4

Family ticket (2 adults 2 children) £16
To buy a ticket, please contact Failsworth School on 0161 688 3900.

It will to be FABULOUS! The cast includes pupils from Year 8 - Year 11.

Thanks Failsworth School and the Expressive Arts Team

STARS Table Tennis Update

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The STARS table-tennis Tuesday sessions (last session 25th November) will move to a Thursday (1st session 8th December).

The time is the same 5:30pm – 7pm, and this takes place at the Leisure Centre.

Not In My Neighbourhood

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On Wednesday 15th October, a group of pupils went out into Failsworth to work with First Choice Homes Oldham, Street Scene, Faislworth Q Youth Centre, local councillors and the Police to help with a litter clean up - a part of the national Not In My Neighbourhood week.

All the pupils did a brilliant job and Elaine Morgan from First Choice Homes Oldham commented that "The pupils were a fantastic help and took part in a number of initiatives including litter picking and providing tenants and residents with enery saving items... the pupils are a credit to the school".

Trampolining - Stars Friday 14th Nov

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Trampolining starts on Friday 14th Nov from 3-4pm at the Leisure Centre (CAZ Room).

This will be run every Friday and for more information, please contact Mrs Taggert.

Failsworth Roxy Film Club - The Simpsons

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Apologies for the cancellation of The Simpsons on Wed 12th Nov. This was due to preparations for presentation evening in the theatre.

Film Club will run as normal on Friday 14th Nov.

Basketball League Results - Fri 7th Nov

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Failsworth School Basketball League

Results - Friday 7th Nov

Junior League
Failsworth Titans (W) 58 vs Failsworth All Stars (L) 0
Failsworth All Stars (W) 34 vs Bull Dogs (L) 6

Senior League
Failsworth Flames (W) 42 vs Failsworth Youth (L) 29

The league table will be updated and added to this post during this week.

Basketball League - Every Friday

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Don't forget the school Basketball League that runs every Friday at 3.15pm in the Leisure Centre sports hall.

If you haven't already registered your team, contact Mr Wood for more information.

Hockey - Cancelled

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Hockey Coaching
Tuesdays
3.15pm

Cancelled until Spring 2009

Apologies for any inconvenience

The Excel Programme - Updates Nov 2008

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Welcome to the new blog for Failsworth School's Excel Programme!

The Excel Programme is a menu of extended learning activities and out-of-school-hours clubs.

Failsworth School is open from 08:00am each day. There are breakfast clubs in the morning, a huge range of activities at lunchtime and lots of projects and sessions after school.

Activities include:
Football Tournaments — Film Clubs — School Youth Centre — Archery — Ju Jitsu — Playstation and Wii clubs — Boxing — Internet Cafes — Basketball Coaching — Dance Classes… and much more!

For the full daily programme of activities, please follow the following link:
http://www.failsworthlearning.co.uk/cnt1/272/Excel-Programme