The Hathershaw College knows how to ensure students succeed

Choosing your child’s secondary school is quite possibly the most important decision you will make as a parent or carer.

That is why the staff at The Hathershaw College are opening their doors next Thursday, September 28, 2023, to support you with the decision.

Join them on what is expected to be an evening full of excitement and fascination as they showcase what a truly ‘Good’ Ofsted rated school has to offer, and why it could be the perfect school choice for you.

With over 75 years of experience of getting results where it matters, The Hathershaw College knows how to help pupils succeed during their time at school and beyond.

With an extensive range of subjects on offer, the Hathershaw College proves its inclusivity and commitment to fostering a love for learning amongst its pupils.

By offering the opportunity to see the school in person, parents, carers and children will get the chance to see the wide range of subjects on offer, learn about everyday life at Hathershaw and how their learning journey will unfold.

The oversubscribed school is incredibly proud of its ambitious and challenging curriculum.

The teaching staff are committed to ensuring children receive the very best from their curriculum and have designed learning sequences with the pupil’s progress and development at its heart.

The curriculum is often reviewed to ensure it is up to date, relevant and ambitiously challenging for all learners.

As an Ofsted rated Good school, Hathershaw college is in the top 25% for pupil progress in England.

This success comes from the persistent care and attention that is given to every single child that walks through its doors.

With a child-centred approach that understands the needs of every child, it therefore comes as no surprise that the school has an impressive track record of proven GCSE results with many students successfully gaining the EBACC suite of qualifications and progressing to their Trust partner, Oldham Sixth Form College (OSFC).

The school’s ethos - ‘together we succeed’ - is steeped into every aspect of the day to day life.

It can be evidenced through the partnership work that Hathershaw holds at its core.

Whether that is with community leaders, parents or pastoral support, Hathershaw truly understands that their relationships are at the heart of success, and are what make the school environment so special.

This high level of care and support means students feel safe and secure allowing them to flourish in the school environment.

But, the team at Hathershaw College know that a pupil’s social and academic development extends far beyond the classroom.

That is why the school is committed to offering am extensive enrichment programme that is tailored to help pupils develop essential life skills and a creative edge.

From the moment pupils enter the school in Year 7, they are given a musical instrument as part of the MiSST programme, with pupils able to join the orchestra if they wish.

Alongside this, the school makes full use of its facilities with a huge array of activities taking place before school, lunchtime and after school in the Science laboratories, Technology workshops, IT facilities, synthetic pitch and sports hall.

These activities are designed to broaden the horizons of young people.

From sewing and needlework to computer programming, debate club and DJ club, fitness and sport and the Duke of Edinburgh programme at both bronze and silver level, there is just about something for everyone at Hathershaw.

Additionally, the school is committed to raising the aspirations of all pupils and preparing them for their next stage.

A dedicated careers advisor meets with all pupils from Year 7-11, and the school’s recent CEIAG award highlights just how central careers and employment provision is within Hathershaw.

From work experience, to projects such as young medics and young enterprise, there are many opportunities for young people to aspire and learn more about the working world.

Most importantly Hathershaw knows it lives in the heart of the Oldham community, and has actively supported it for over 75 years.

Most recently, Hathershaw College has developed the HACK initiative (Hathershaw acts of Charity and Kindness).

Through this, pupils actively engage in choosing local charities and raising charitable funds to support those in need.

Principal Mark Giles said: “Our core values at Hathershaw underpin everything that we do.

"We want all pupils at Hathershaw to be responsible, respectful and ready to learn and believe these three principles are essential attributes that all young people should have.

"Additionally, we have three values that we promote, they are:

· Community: Giving back, enriching lives

· Creativity: Sparking imaginations, unleashing potential

· Careers: Preparing now, leading tomorrow

"They are incredibly important in ensuring not only academic success, but the opportunity to develop the whole child whilst in our care.”

So, if you want to learn more about the Hathershaw experience and see what a good school with a proven track record of success and over 75 years of experience really can do, then don’t miss the opportunity to visit the open evening.

It just could be the next stage of your child’s journey of academic, personal and lifelong success.

The Hathershaw College Open Evening

Thursday, September 28, 2023

5:30-7:30PM

Belfield Avenue

Oldham

OL8 3EP

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