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Cedar House Picks up New Prestigious Award
A Cumbrian school which provides quality education and care to children and young people with special needs has become the first special school in the country to receive the Government Standard for Customer Service Excellence. Cedar House School in Kirkby Lonsdale is part of The Witherslack Group’s growing portfolio and is a 38 week residential and day special school, which caters for boys and girls between the ages of 7 to 16. The Customer Service Excellence Standard is awarded to people working in public services that demonstrate excellence in delivery, timeliness, information, professionalism and staff attitude. Paul Latham was the lead assessor of Cedar House School, he says: “We were highly impressed by the staff who, across all levels, showed outstanding commitment to helping pupils and supporting them in their lives. “The staff are passionate about the work they do and this particularly came across when talking to the pupils and their parents who greatly value what the school is doing for them.” Gillian Ridgway, Head Teacher at Cedar House School, said: “I am extremely proud of my staff who fully deserve this award. “We are constantly looking at ways of raising the bar in terms of teaching and standards of care, so to be professionally recognised for our levels of customer service is fantastic.” |
Helvellyn Conquered - Duke of Edinburgh Practice Expedition
Three intrepid explorers from Cedar House School set out to conquer the dizzy heights of Helvellyn in the Lake District. Carrying everything they needed for an overnight expedition they managed to navigate themselves to a suitable campsite. |
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Sports News
A team of six Cedar House pupils competed in the Lakes and Dales Sixes competition in May this year. Although they were knocked out on goal difference in the final round, they all enjoyed a good day out in fine weather. Cedar House emerged victorious in the 2009 Cooper Shield football competition held on a hot day at Witherslack Hall School. A squad of eight players survived the group stage, then won their semi final 5-4 on penalties. A single goal scored in extra time decided the final against a Witherslack Hall team. As this year’s winners Cedar House will host the competition next year. A team of four keen anglers competed in the 2009 Williams Shield competition in June. Although they found little success on the day, they were able to enjoy a day by the water. The Moorbrook Athletics Meet was held once again in Preston, at the end of June. A team of eight athletes from Cedar House competed in a range of track and field events including high jump, shot put, long jump, javelin, discus, and 100 metre relay. Cedar House were placed third in the points table and received medals to commemorate their success. |
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Destination Yorkshire |
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A magical piece of theatre was created by pupils from Cedar House School at The Old Laundry Theatre in Bowness on Windermere in November as part of the Shakespeare Schools Festival. Twelve pupils performed a thirty minute abridged version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream to a packed audience. It was a truly memorable evening with the entire Cedar House cast rising to the occasion. As well as the rapturous applause of the audience, the pupils were treated to a critical appraisal of their performance on stage by director William Donaldson. Summarising both William’s comments and her own feelings about the Cedar House performance, Festival Director Lydia Lewison commented: “Your adapted script was wonderful - fresh, modern communicative and really, really funny. You kept the feeling of the original – its magic, naughtiness and warmth – and told the story. There were so many brilliant moments – Oberon’s asides to the audience, the banter between the lovers, downtrodden Puck and the final dance scene – that I remember clearly. Your use of sound and lighting was fantastic and really supported the performers without overshadowing them.” Gillian Ridgway Head Teacher at Cedar House School said: “The performance was enthralling and was an enriching experience for all the pupils involved. We were all very proud of them.” |
