Friday 19th April 2013

109

This is the number of parents who have very kindly completed the Parent View questionnaire so far, a rise of 4 since the last newsletter. The previous data was erased when we became and academy and we would be very grateful if as many parents as possible could fill in this on-line form so we can use the information in our college self evaluation and action planning. www.parentview.ofsted.gov.uk/. This is a key document for OfSTED and we really need your help. Its fantastic news we have reached our target of 100, we are now aiming for 200 before the next half term.

India Clinic update

Thank you to all our students who supported the Lenten Appeal for our India project. We received an update over the Easter holidays to say the community room of the building is almost complete. The other fittings like electrical, plumbing work, flooring, doors windows and solar lighting are due to be fitted within the next few weeks. Until completion children continue their studies as usual and the women of the communality have their meeting as before on the ground outside of the clinic!

As part of our Lenten Fundraising, the following students were nominated by their tu-tors for their significant contribution. Names were entered into a prize draw for a cinema voucher. Congratulations to Callista Charlesworth Simpson Year 8 who won the prize.

Becca Sanders, Caitlin Shasby,Calista Charlesworth-Simpson, Chris Rigby, Niamh Columb, Sammie Clayton, Victoria Southan, Yande Chilufya, Abbie Plant, Paloma White, Lauren Whittingham, Maisie Ellis, Stan-ley Martin, Elysia Shaw, James Bradbury, Sean Uttendaele, Bethan Clayton, Rafael Navia-Montes, Matthew Rigby, Nica Reyes, Ben Cheung Chen Ji, Isaac Abbs-Brown, Charlotte Mathers, Billie Hubbard, Seb Day and Joseph Gillan

Prayer

Lord Jesus, you are the Good Shepherd. In you I place all my hope and I entrust myself to you completely. In your plan for our salvation you provide shepherds for your people. Fill your Church with the spirit of courage and love and raise up worthy ministers who are passionate but gentle servants of the gospel.

Amen.

Parents as Partners: Prepare for Learning Parents – please can you check your child’s equipment for learning and uniform as we go into the final term of the year and please replenish any items as necessary. Every student should carry with them a pen, pencil, ruler and their planner, in addition to their exercise books and textbooks this should be everyday. A calculator is also required for Mathematics, Bible for RE and dictionaries for languages and English. Students are also expected to have a suitable bag (see policy) for carrying books and equipment

DanceFit Classes

Mondays 6-7pm

Get Fit, Tone Up, Have Fun!

DanceFit combines different Dance Styles including Sal-sa, Hip Hop and Aerobics.

Easy to follow routines to get you in the Groove!

Starts Monday 22nd April.

£4.00 per session, Pay As You Go!

Things to Bring: Drink, Comfortable Clothing, Trainers.

Contact Heidi for Bookings and more details on 07713487528 /heidi.mtfc_cst@hotmail.com

Specialism Success

The programme got off to a good start in February with six Y12 BTEC Business and A level Economics and Business students from All Hallows Catholic College being matched with 'Partners in Business'. A Partner in Business is a volunteer who provides a Career Academy student with support, friendship, reinforcement and constructive examples from their experiences that can help students learn. The Partners in Business were formally inducted into The Programme with the support of Ian Nichol, Regional Manager for CAUK before being introduced to the students in The Romero Centre at All Hallows

Exam Dates and Results

Spring & Summer Exam Dates

Y7,8,9 Mock Exams - week commencing 17th June 2013

Last GCE Exam - 24th June 2013

Last GCSE Exam - 26th June 2013

Draft March & Summer timetables on College Website

24th May 2013 (Inset Day) Public Exams

EXAMS WILL TAKE PLACE AS NORMAL AND CANNOT BE

RE-SCHEDULED

GCE: ENGB1 - English Language; MM1B & MD01 -

Mathematics.

GCSE: A293 - Business Studies; 5MU03 - Music.

Transport arrangements will be made to ensure all students concerned arrive in time for their exam and buses will leave

at 11:30

Results Days

A-level (8:30am) & AS-Level (11am): Thursday 15th August

2013

GCSE (10:00am): Thursday 22nd August 2013

Attendance Matters at All Hallows

During the last week college attendance was as follows:

Year 7 - 95.2% DOWN BY 1.5% on the previous week

Year 8 - 92.8% DOWN BY 0.3%%

Year 9 - 95.6% UP BY 0.9% WELL DONE YEAR 9

Year 10 - 93.8% DOWN BY 0.3%

Year 11 - 93.2% UP BY 1.9% WELL DONE YEAR 11

Overall weekly attendance was 94.1% and the total since September is also 94.1%. WE AIM FOR 97%

Please can parents keep discussing attendance with their children? Please contact the college on the first day of absence and keep us updated daily. Try to avoid whole day absence unless it is absolutely necessary and remember the college day starts at 8.55 a.m with students with persistent poor punctuality risking being sanctioned.

Calendar

Reminder INSET Days: Tuesday 7 May 2013 following May Day is an INSET day. Please note that Friday 24 May and

Wednesday 24 July are also INSET days and that students finish for Whitsun Half term on Thursday 23 May and for Summer

on Tuesday 23 July.

Term College Opens to Students College Closes to Students

Whitsun Monday 15 April 2013 Thursday 23 May 2013

Trinity Monday 3 June 2013 Tuesday 23 July 2013

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