WHAT'S ON: Rawmarsh & Parkgate

RAWMARSH COMMUNITY SCHOOL: The school resumes on November 2. Y11 students attended a full day of activities and sessions put in place to support their preparation towards a successful progression to the next step of their education or training. Sessions included mock interviews,  information on Higher Education courses and also an interactive panel with undergraduate students from the University of Huddersfield. There was a briefing on apprenticeships and employability skills from a local college and an activity to help them choose which course at either college or sixth form would be best suited to what they would like to do as a career and the GCSE grades that different options require.

RYECROFT INFANTS SCHOOL: Harvest festival took place on October 16. Donations of tinned foods, fresh fruit and vegetables were collected and passed to the local Salvation Army for distribution. From the recent Book Fair the school received £370 worth of commission for books to keep at school. These books have now been divided between the classes. School closes today for half-term and will reopen on November 2.

SANDHILL PRIMARY ACADEMY: On October 20 the British Heart Foundation Zumbathon was held. The school reopens November 3. Parents evening is on November 3 and classes 4 and 5 will have a Chocolate Experience Day in their classrooms.

9TH ROTHERHAM SCOUT GROUP: Beavers have been discussing and planning Remembrance Poppy Day. They discussed World War One and World War Two. They also listened to poems of war. Everyone coloured a poppy, all of which will be stuck onto a page to make one massive poppy. The second part of the conker competition was held, the winner was Matthew Boardman and runner-up Santiago Barnett. Beaver of the Week was Imogen Harries. The cubs completed their Pioneering Award. Scouts had a games evening and discusssed their forthcoming camp. On October 17 the whole group had a trip to Elvington Air Museum in York to complete their Air Activity Award. Tickets are on sale for the indoor campfire on November 12. There will be no sections open on November 5.