Many have visited
@NewmanRCCollege
and experienced our challenges. Despite maturity and resilience of students and staff, it is a situation that should not take over 10 years for a resolution.
The headteacher of Newman College in
#Oldham
shows us how the school is managing leaks and heating issues across the building, and the impact it has on students.
More on BBC News ➡️
We’re really sorry but we have more bad news. I’m sharing this as I know parents are frustrated by the closure. I hope it give some sense to the difficulties.
#StayWithUsLord
A huge thank you to
@JenWilliams_FT
and
@FT
for sharing our experience, one that I know is replicated across the country.
We accept it is our avocation and mission, but it should not be as challenging as this for a country such as ours.
Proud of
@NewmanRCCollege
A year ago, I started following how the cost of living crisis was playing out at an Oldham school, checking in with the fantastic
@NewmanRC_Head
every few weeks. I ended up learning a lot about the British state, and its education system, to boot.
@RevRichardColes
Thank you padre. A rare moment of frustration that I promise was simply that. We at
@NewmanRCCollege
are a strong family and we push on. Keep us in your prayers please
I want my school open to all students as soon as possible, in line with
@annelongfield
calls...but it must be with greater emphasis on support for the SAFE return of all as
@theAliceRoberts
says.
If you are frustrated, pls don’t take it out on schs. They want kids back.
Anyone pushing for schools reopening WITHOUT a safe schools policy in place cannot have the best interests of children at heart. And packed, unsafe schools will just have to be shut again. Sort this out, DfE!
Congratulations to Lt Col Glyn Richard Potts MBE DL
@GlynYOGIPotts
@NewmanRC_Head
on his honour announced in the Birthday Honours List from everyone at the Lieutenancy. Extremely well deserved for services to Education and to the Army Cadet Force.
To
@NewmanRCCollege
we’re sorry.
We will review and will write full details to parents. Stay with us.
To
#Year11
please don’t give up. We don’t know what will happen in place of exams. Your hard work is still the biggest indicator of your success. Hold on. We are with you.
I cancelled Christmas concerts, parents evenings, asked staff to put their anxieties about the virus aside to support our children and did so believing “we were all doing our bit.” I feel like I have lied to my team.
Dear
@NewmanRCCollege
parents,
This is correct, but initially that would be like contacting
@ChampionsLeague
about our
#Year7
team selection. Talk to us first please.
This is tough.
We are doing our best and will do more.
We didn’t shut schools.
Let’s stay together.
Parents can report schools to
@Ofstednews
if they are unhappy with their children's remote learning during the national lockdown, says
@GavinWilliamson
https:/www.tes.com/news/parents-can-report-schools-ofsted-remote-learning
Five years ago today, a virus attacked mye causing a massive heart attack. The
@OldhamCO_NHS
were brilliant and literally saved my life and I’ll forever be in their debt.
@TheBHF
because of their vocation, I got to meet this little gem.
#BJSC
Thank you for the messages of love and celebration on the birth of our son. Truly humbled by the amount and kindness. Mum and baby are doing well and hope to be home soon.
#JP
Lots of questions and worries I’m sure following the news tonight.A short statement to share our commitment to doing all we can to support all learners during this period and to find a way for parents to ask questions when we have the detail.
#VocationNotOccupation
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At the end of a difficult and disappointing week, can I thank all the well wishers, the parents who have offered support, the educators who have shown solidarity, the students who are patient and inspirational; but most of all our staff. Professional. Dedicated.
#VocationOnShow
21:15hrs. 18 staff have emailed to offer to support key worker students and vulnerable students even over the Easter break. Three have written a plan together to allow year 11 to finish as they should and many parents have offered their support.
#SuperProudHead
I don’t buy this.
They have lost parents, grandparents, friends & family.They have lost some opportunity that they will get back.
They have lost none of their dignity, maturity and hope.Let’s not talk down the many based on few. Our children have been brilliant.More Hope pls
We want all our students back as soon as possible, but I’m proud that our staff are doing every thing they can to share lessons. Check
@MicrosoftTeams
and your email for more information. Lots on there already.
#VocationNotOccupation
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Five years ago today,
@NewmanRCCollege
lost its chair of governors,
#FrDolan
He was and remains a key part of our
#Newman
family.
We look forward to welcoming his family next year to officially open the new road named in his honour.
Great to welcome
@branwenjeffreys
and her colleagues to
@NewmanRCCollege
today. Thank you for highlighting our efforts but also the impact on our community. Our talented young people deserve the same chance as others.
#covid
@bbceducation
I am pleased to share with parents and students alike, that full repair and refit work of the pipes and roof will start next Monday and will be completed in time for the September return.
@NewmanRCCollege
Not a fan of cancelling exams, but must be a dialogue with HT and exam boards to ensure that those affected are not disadvantaged. Some of my
#Year11
have missed 6 weeks due to directed isolation. I want them to have the same right to success as others. Where is the discussion?
I want a fair system of examinations for
@NewmanRCCollege
as highlighted by
@branwenjeffreys
on
@BBCNews
With so many schools affected in the North, surely we need to know now how this will be achieved?
Whatever your view of
#covid
pls support those working in education by accepting that this is going to be a bumpy road. We can’t control a lot of what is happening and are doing our best. We want to be open and safe. Therein lies the challenge.
@NewmanRCCollege
I know schools are preparing work for if we have to shut down.I’m sure
@NewmanRCCollege
team will back me when I say, we will share all we have to help others in this anxious time. If all did this,what treasures of work all children would have.
#MsTeams
#COVID_19uk
@Oldham_Hour
#Year11
you have 10 lessons of you secondary schooling left. Attend them all if you can. Take the advice and the learning on offer. Celebrate. Reflect. Be proud. Your journey to the next stage is different, but no less special. We will find your moment when all this is done.
@branwenjeffreys
@educationgovuk
I’m always perplexed by the notion that that pandemic cannot be used to offer context during an inspection but can when defending this current position.
My parents received their call for vaccination today for a Monday appointment.
What an incredible moment of scientific achievement and celebration of our
#NHS
Thank you to anyone involved.
Huge thank you to
@NHSuk
@PennineCareNHS
for the care and dedication shown to
#JJP
. He is home and on the mend after a anxious few days. Vocation in action from them all. Eternally grateful ....again.
#NHS
#Oldham
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The last 24hrs for educators.
1.
@Ofstednews
still active with inspections.
2.
#Omicron
strain inbound.
3. Sort testing for Jan
4. Attendance Tsars deployed
5. What Covid?
P.s. you are responsible for
#wellbeing
I’m looking forward to returning to
@NewmanRCCollege
next week, despite having to leave this little man. We have a busy year ahead of us all and we remain committed to use our vocation of teaching to allow our community to live our their God given talent.
#NewYear
#education
This term,
@NewmanRCCollege
have faced
@Ofstednews
inspection, huge leaks causing massive disruption to learning and now corona virus. Through it all, they showed compassion, professionalism and a commitment to serve others. What a team.
Proud of the work of
@NewmanRCCollege
🔔
What a team of committed staff I have the privilege being part of.
How Newman RC College was already prepared for remote learning before lockdown - Manchester Evening News
#VocationNotOccupation
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A hard week last week.
Family helps.
Having sometime with my little brother
@GMPotts_
and pap helps. (One on the left is the little bro) Dad
@pottsmal
will insist I clarify to avoid confusion.
Energised to cont our work at
@NewmanRCCollege
Super proud of our college community efforts during this difficult national crisis.
@ClaphamMrs
echoes that which all the staff at
@NewmanRCCollege
live out in their vocation.
To
#Year11
we know your hard work has not been in vain.We will continue to be proud, continue to teach & continue to celebrate your abundant talent.We will come together to discuss what we can do + answer questions when we know more.
@NewmanRCCollege
Learning is more than exams.
Year 11, you continue to amaze me. 95.2% attendance despite the issues we face. Well done. Thank you for continuing to believe in us.
#TeamNewman
#VocationNotOccupation
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‘Twas the night before
#results
when all through the school, staff burst with pride at the efforts from all.
No virus nor media could tarnish the thought, of those young people who gave it their all.
Whatever the result, we are proud of you and here to help.
@NewmanRCCollege
My issue with
#AlevelResults
isn’t that a generation will be “over promoted beyond their competence” it is that a group will not be celebrated for their talent and potential. Whatever your grades today, well done. Live out your vocation and be proud.
@NewmanRCCollege
UPDATE. A site visit this morning has shown that repairs are underway. The building is returning to its normal appearance. On Monday, I will seek assurance that it is both safe and can be heated. We want all back as soon as we can.
@NewmanRCCollege
#VocationNotOccupation
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#Covid
Update on
@NewmanRCCollege
🛑465 isolating
🤧12 children tested positive in last 11 days.
Y7=3
Y8=2
Y9=4
Y10=3
8 Teachers abs, 5 due to covid but WFH
3 Support Staff, 2 due to covid.
We are doing all we can, but beyond our control. TY 4 patience.
#BraveTheStorm
Short update on
@NewmanRCCollege
repair work. We are ahead of schedule. Sorry if you’ve struggled to get hold of us. Staff in sch limited to 3. Covid and repairs make it very difficult. No news on busses yet sorry.
#VocationNotOccupation
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Today’s
#SnapMessage
Hoping to give parents an truthful account of the challenges we face.35 staff off and 19 teachers self isolating.We will need a plan and I’ll write to parents with details.
Thank you for patience, let’s please keep together on this issue.
@NewmanRCCollege
Through this crisis, it is clear how valued human connection and community is. If ever there were a message to fall out from this difficulty, it is that we should never forget the power of community and seek to strengthen our commitment to it.
#Covid_19
#communityspirit
On behalf of all
@NewmanRCCollege
we share in the national sorrow at the loss of our Sovereign Lady, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
We pray that almighty God grants her eternal rest.
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.
At the end of what has been an incredibly difficult term for our community,I wish to thank the parents for their support,the pupils for their patience and my wonderful team for their professionalism and resilience. We will be stronger and better for having to face this.
#ThankYou
Some days are tough, some have moments of real joy.
Having received a special
#GoldenMug
from
@CVQO
I’m dancing for joy having joined an illustrious group
@GeorgiaAllen91
Thank you to
@CVQOChiefExec
I know lots of people in education and beyond have many concerns. It’s tough. The new lockdown won’t make it any easier. Look after each other and focus on what you can. Stay safe.
#Lockdown2
Let’s not talk down our young people.
Students at
@NewmanRCCollege
are filled with talent and our staff do amazing work to support them.
Don’t write them off!
@OldhamCouncil
End of a hard, but arguably our most successful week.
💻 Live lessons each period and full curriculum
👏 Fantastic support and system for KW students
💯 Welfare checks for all students each day
What a team.Well done
@NewmanRCCollege
so proud.
#VocationNotOccupation
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Courage is doing what you must, even when you face risk or harm. Standing up for the vulnerable shouldn’t be considered courageous...but clearly it is in this case. Well done
@MarcusRashford
you have my voice too.
@NewmanRCCollege
Thank you to the parents and students who have contacted college to offer support. Despite us being in a difficult position, we will continue to do all we can to bring our community back together as soon as possible.
#VocationNotOccupation
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‼️IMPORTANT MESSAGE ‼️
Due to a lack of heating and hot water,
@NewmanRCCollege
will regrettably have to close to students.
I am very sorry that I’ve had to take the decision but the owners cannot give us heat or hot water.
@OldhamCouncil
2022 exams are long way off, but let’s not kid ourselves that those affected by COVID are guaranteed an adjustment. govt need to recognise the impact on communities and share a plan early. Not about a free pass but a fair chance.
@JimfromOldham
@NewmanRCCollege