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Sixth Form students from Rossett School in Harrogate have been making friends with the older generation, thanks to an initiative that sees them visiting some of the town’s care homes.

One group spends time at Heath Lodge, on Pannal Ash Road, twice a week to read poetry and short stories, while Food Technology students have enjoyed discussing what kind of food residents ate when they were younger and learning more about their diets in days gone by.

As a result, they’ve put together a selection of recipes which they plan to publish and will also recreate to share with those who inspired them.

“We think it’s very important for our students to be part of the local community and it’s lovely that they genuinely enjoy spending time with the people they’ve met through this initiative,” said Mrs Pat Hunter, Rossett School’s headteacher.

“The experience is a valuable part of their further education studies and also a great way of promoting understanding and friendship between the generations.”

Students’ successes and achievements were celebrated at Rossett School’s recent annual awards evening.

As well as highlighting the good work being done in school, the parents, teachers and guests present heard from Mark Allison, the British man who made national headlines after running 3,100 miles across the United States for charity earlier this year.

Mark, known as ‘Run Geordie Run’, averaged 31 miles per day over 100 days on his route from California to New York City, covering 13 states and through extreme conditions from heat to snow.

“He’s a great role model and I was delighted when he agreed to come and talk at our presentation evening,” said Rossett School’s deputy headteacher, Mr Paul McIntosh.

“We held a raffle on the night which, along with our school contribution, raised £650 which we’re giving to The Children’s Foundation – Mark’s chosen charity. Special thanks must go to Restaurant Bar and Grill in Harrogate for their prize donation of a meal for two.”

Mr McIntosh added: “I’d also like to thank David Morgan and his team at the Holiday Inn in Harrogate. They very kindly put Mark up in the hotel free of charge so that he could be with us – we very much appreciate their support.”

Mark Allinson also spoke about his next challenge – a 2,600-mile ‘jog’ across Australia in 2013.

List of Prizewinners

• Headteacher’s Special Award for Outstanding Academic Performance – Polly Ash
• Robert Pullan Award for Outstanding Progress in Adversity – Ben Freeman
• John  Whittle Award for Outstanding Contribution to School Life – Abigail Marshall
• Year 11 Achievement Coordinators Award – Sophie Fowler
• Sue Bell Award for Literature – James Noble
• Art – Amy Hull
• Business Studies – Sophie Helsby
• Child Development – Emma Corbett
• Drama – Alice Barrott
• English – Jennifer Scott
• Food Technology – Hannah Shepherd
• French – Jade O’Connor
• Geography – Richard Riseley
• Health & Social Care – Leana Taglietti
• History – Jacob Packter
• ICT – Andrew Hastings
• Languages – Jessica Walmsley
• Mathematics – Beatrice Hill
• Mathematics (stats) – Sam Longbottom-Smith
• Music – Will Cook
• Philosophy & Ethics – Polly Ash
• Product Design – Cameron Ogg
• Resistant Materials – Jonny Day
• RS – James Noble
• Science – Nyasha Nyakudya
• Biology – Laura Phillips
• Chemistry – Kieran Chana
• Physics – Alex Hoang
• Spanish – Beatrice Hill
• Sports – Jordan Emsley & Zoe Wotherspoon
• Textiles – Megan Howard
• Vocational – Jake Taylor
• Economics – Ben Longbottom-Smith

Please help us re-establish our community hall into a thriving social hub!!!

Oatlands Pre-School in Harrogate has recently purchased the former Methodist Church on Mount Street, Harrogate. This move will secure the future of the school for some 70 pre-schoolers. It will also restore the building’s place as a meeting place for the local community.

Restoration work has already begun to improve disabled access by installing new toilet facilities and a level floor. To pay for a new roof, damp proofing, new heating and kitchen facilities, the Pre-School has launched its ‘Change for Change’ appeal asking for cash donations to contribute to its £200,000 appeal.

Please help us make our hall into a place for the local community by donating at www.bt.com/mydonate and searching for Oatlands Pre-School or by contacting Oatlands Pre-School on 01423 871846.

In the very short term, we need to get people to vote for a £6k award we are applying for from NatWest’s Community Fund. As votes need to be cast by next Monday, is there any chance you could put it on in the next couple of days?

As you may be aware, Oatlands Pre-School has recently purchased its premises from the Methodist Church and is in the process of modernising the former church hall to make it into a community hall which can be used by the local community for children’s parties, classes, social events etc. So far, we have installed new flooring, disabled access and modern toilets but still have a long way to go to complete our renovation work. To pay for a new heating system, we are in the process of applying for a £6,000 award from the NatWest Community Fund. Please vote for us by Monday 10th October by following this link http://communityforce.natwest.com/project/2547. Every vote really will help us. Thank you

Salsa classes in Harrogate by Salsa Ritmica. We are happy to welcome Salsa Ritmica to Harrogate Online. They provide salsa lessons in Harrogate and Salsa classes in Knaresborough on a weekly basis.

Dance classes in Harrogate can be found with our newest member of Harrogate Online. Danceworx Dance Studio based in Knaresborough.

The school offers classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Street dance, Musical theatre and Dance Teacher Training courses. September 2011 saw the launch of the Melody Bear movement for pre-schooler, parent & toddlers.

All Danceworx teachers are qualified and emphasis is placed on fun, creativity and confidence building. Students have the opportunity if they wish to participate in the IDTA exams system, perform in shows and local community events.

Dance classes Harrogate and Knaresborough by Danceworx provides for all ages and dance types.

To find out more about dance classes in Harrogate visit Harrogate Online or visit Danceworx’s website.

Event Date: 27/11/2010 | Time: 10am-1pm
Venue: Oatlands Pre-School Oatlands Methodist Church Mount Street Harrogate HG2 8DQ
Tel: 01423 871846

Entrance price: £1 adults, OAP’s 50p, children free Entertain the children and do some Christmas shopping away from the crowded high street. Attractions include: cake stall, fancy dress, lucky dip, craft stalls, Face painting, sweet stall, tombola, bumper raffle and lots more. Father Christmas will also be paying the children a visit in his magical grotto. Prize for the best home-made fancy dress. All proceeds in aid of Oatlands Pre-School.

Event Date: 12/03/2010
Location: Online bids accepted, Quiz and closing bids main school hall – www.rossettpta.co.uk
Time: Fri 26th March from 7pm | Tickets Required: Yes | Price: FREE

Following the success of last years auction which raised £1300, we will be launching this years auction on Fri 12th March online and concluding it at a family quiz night on Fri 26th of March.
Teachers, parents and local businesses will be donating products and services for you to bid on.

JUST A FEW OF THE LOTS WE HAVE SO FAR
Signed and dedecated copy of ‘Cupids Dart’ by David Nobbs and an advanced copy of his new book ‘Obsticles to young love’
£100 Voucher for KD Carpets, Cat or Dog identity chipping, paintings by local artist Fran Holberry, dress making lesson, panto tickets, theatre tickets, 3 months membership to Ladies Workout Express and much more.

Please keep visiting the site and spread the word to family and friends, as the auction is also open to the general public. Please support this event by bidding online and attending the evening auction which no doubt will be great fun, we hope to have some interesting and unusual lots to bid on.

If you have a skill or service you could offer or know of a business that would be interested in supporting please get in touch.
Thank you for your support

Organiser: Vic Smith-Dunn | More Information: 07970521495 / Vic@smith-dunn.co.uk

 2011 Gala

The next Oatlands Pre-School Community Gala is on

Saturday 25th June 2011 on Oatlands Playing Field/Park.

The gala is on from 1.00pm until 4.30pm.

Please come and support this local annual event in the Oatlands area of Harrogate.

Stalls, Games, Tombola, Bouncy Castle, Beat the Goalie, Raffle,

Face Painting, Refreshments, Beer Tent, Entertainment

plus much, much more…

If you can help in any way please call 01423 871846 or more info at

www.harrogateonline.com/oatlandsgala

2010 Gala

Oatlands Gala had it’s 3rd outing this week end. The weather held out this year and we had a fantastic afternoon.

With Phil Willis MP opening the gala and judging the fancy dress competition along with the Mayor and Deputy Mayor in attendance.

There were loads of stalls and games on offer and lots of displays in the main arena to entertain the crowds.

The 3rd Oatlands Gala has raised over £3000 for various local charities.

Huge thanks go to all the sponsors and to Alyson Duffy and Vic Smith-Dunn in organising another fantastic gala.

We look forward to next years events.

The PTA are organising an online charity auction. The lots will be donations of promises and services by teachers, parents and hopefully some local businesses.

Silent online bids will be accepted up to an as yet undecided date in February then culminating in an auction evening held at the school.

Lots are starting to come in and will be added to the site straight away.

To view the lots click here

Imyge Net the producers of www.harrogateonline.com have just launched a new website Rossett School PTA in Harrogate.

The aim of the site is to help make the activities of the PTA more transparent, to try and get more parents involved and to help with the communication of PTA events to parents with what is such a big school.

The site will serve othe rpurposes like allowing people to bid on the lots for the charity auction the PTA are holding at the end of February.

Why not check out the site for your self – www.rossettpta.co.uk

Chris Smith-Dunn – www.imyge.net