Teachers and staff at the school had ensured there was plenty on offer for guests with each classroom providing interactive learning opportunities. During the Head’s address, students from Year 7 shared their experiences as a new starter at Carr Hill, whilst the school’s Junior College Leaders and Head Boy and Head Girl also spoke to a packed hall about the great things that pupils can achieve during their seven years at Carr Hill. Guests were also treated to a performance entitled ‘Changing Schools’, which was delivered by drama students.
Meanwhile, all around the school teachers were showcasing their individual subjects. In the music classrooms there was the opportunity to listen to live student bands and try out taster sessions with brass, percussion and woodwind instruments.
Over in the newly refurbished Sports Dome guests were invited to play badminton by PE staff and in technology challenges to guess the fat and sugar content in items of food were just some of the activities on offer. In the food technology room Year 6 student Carlie, from Medlar-with-Wesham C of E Primary School, was taking part in one of the challenges.
Carlie’s parents Mr and Mrs Kennedy said: “Handing over your child to people we don’t know can be a worry so events like this help to ease that. We already have a son at the school in Year 7 and he thinks Carr Hill is brilliant. We think this is a great school for our children.”
In the English classrooms, prospective students were treated to a Victorian Christmas Market scene designed to give them a sensory experience from the era. The market was inspired by A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens- currently on the GCSE English Literature syllabus. Year 6 visitors Holly and Paige, from Kirkham and Wesham Primary School, were enjoying the English activities. Holly said: “The Open Evening has made me really happy because everyone is friendly. I feel like I have more knowledge about the school now.”
In the science classrooms guests had the opportunity try out food tests in biology, make and test rocket fuel in chemistry and build circuits in physics. The maths classrooms boasted an equally impressive selection of actives including the chance to build magnetic polydron, stand next to the world’s tallest man and play virtual darts.
Mrs Blaney was watching her son Lewis, who is currently in Year 6 at Strike Lane Primary School, learn how to build 3D shapes. She said: “The kids are enjoying the interactive elements of the evening and everyone has been incredibly welcoming. We have spoken to friends who have had children who have been to Carr Hill High School. All the children have turned into polite young people who have gone on to do well. “
Over in the drama studio guests were taught basic drama skills whilst playing fun games and trying on a variety of fun masks. In the history classrooms guests could design their own shields whilst any visitors choosing to check out the dance studio had the chance to learn routines from Cats, taught by Dance Academy members.
Headteacher, Mr Waller, said: “We would like to thank all those who attended the school Open Evening. We hope we were able to provide all the information necessary to help in making a choice about a secondary school. We do, however, understand that the decision is a big one and we would be happy to answer any additional questions and provide further opportunities to visit the school.
“Likewise for anyone who was unable to attend our Open Evening, we encourage you to contact the school so we can arrange for you to visit at a time that is convenient to you
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