
39RISEDALE SPORTS & COMMUNITY COLLEGE |
BEST PRACTICE REPRESENTATIVE 2018
equip them as compassionate and
thoughtful citizens of the future.
Students and staff work directly within
the community, in tandem with local
institutions such as the police, military,
fire service, doctors’ surgeries and
care homes. In 2016-17 the school
raised over £4,000 for local charities,
demonstrating how our students
place value on altruism and wider
community action.
Our facilities and curriculum are
expanding, enabling us to teach a
diverse range of subjects. We have
now moved to a 30-period-per-week
timetable with 50-minute lessons,
affording us greater flexibility for
option subjects in years 10 and 11.
This approach gives students frequent
contact with key subjects, resulting
in young people deepening their
knowledge, skills and understanding.
We have an extensive programme
of extracurricular activities, e.g. the
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, as well
as cultural experiences at the theatre
and art galleries, something that has
previously been lacking. This has
ensured that our young people’s
experiences broaden their horizons and
experiences.
Moving forward, it is expected that
Risedale will expand to accommodate
up to 800 students over the next
decade as the population of Catterick
Garrison increases. We have a strong
and supportive governing body, with
members from military and civilian
backgrounds, and are ready to tackle
challenges head on. Our focus will
remain on equipping staff with
personalised CPD programmes that are
fit for purpose and utilising every staff
member’s skills to offer our students
the very best experience we can.
In just one year
»Attendance rose by two per
cent
»Progress 8 score rose by 0.18
»Fixed-term exclusions are down
to just ten per cent of previous
levels
»No compulsory redundancies
despite challenging budget
»School population increased by
ten per cent
»Reinvigorated Armed Forces
Covenant resulting in even
stronger military ties
Our school is a supportive and happy place
to learn and achieve together
Iam proud to be a governor at Risedale
Sports & Community College as I
strongly feel that this school is a
positive focus for all families within the
garrison community, whether civilian or
military. Being a governor allows me to
helpmy local community school in its
vision, direction and support for all,
ensuring the strongest possible
outcomes for our young people
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