Friday 26th April 2013

110

This is the number of parents who have very kindly completed the Parent View questionnaire so far, 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.

Advance Events

Year 6 and 7 Disco

Friday 21st June year 6 & 7 disco

PTA Party

Friday parents and staff 5th July-End of Year PTA party night at Storm Brewery

Live Band and Unlimited Storm Beer. Tickets only £20 including beer or £10 if you want to bring your own drinks. For more information please email staffah2@allhallows.org.uk

College Day Consultation (Wednesdays)

Thank you to all parents who have responded to the consultation which closed on 24 April. The consultation was about facilitating a weekly training session for staff, by either a late start or early finish on Wednesdays. We have had a much better response to the second letter/texts. Information is now being collated for presentation to Governors on 30 April for a decision. Parents and students will be informed as soon as possible. Thank you - both for your support and patience.

Olympic Legacy Outdoor Gym

The equipment has just arrived for installation of the outdoor Gym! 18 exercise stations will be placed into the prepared area. We are very excited about receiving this new facility.

Prayer for Compassion

Loving Lord, inspire us to bring out the best in each other and to “touch hearts” by being welcoming, generous and always showing indi-viduals that they matter and are important. Help us to treat those who are part of our lives this day, as we would wish to be treated. In Jesus' name we pray.

Amen

Parents as Partners: BANNED ITEMS

Parents are reminded that there are certain items which are banned from the College site:

Alcohol, Tobacco, Prescription medicines (without the patients name, date of prescription, dosage and name of drug), over the counter or other non-prescription medicines without a parental note of authorization, solvents, volatile substances, aerosols (hair and deodorant), matches’, cigarette lighters, fireworks, knives, firearms, ICT virus equipment. inappropriate material, Any object that could potentially cause injury, laser pens or any laser pointing device and chewing gum .

These items are banned to ensure the safety and well being of the students and all who work within the All Hallows College community. We welcome the support of parents in ensuring that this aspect of the College behavior policy is adhered to. A full version of the policy is available on the parent section of the College website.

Specialism Success

Primary school children from 8 primary schools were far from tongue-tied during the Primary Language Conference at All Hallows. They experienced taster sessions in Spanish, Mandarin, Latin, German and French. They felt the rhythms of Latin American music, had a fascinating insight into Chinese culture, rose to the challenge of Dodge Ball in German, tested out their toga-tying techniques and experienced joie de vivre with baguettes and berets galore!

Catholic Christian Theatre Group

The Catholic Christian Theatre Group were in College this week to present a play to Year 9 'Chaste' which covers the ethical decisions facing young people regarding sexual behaviours. The play helped deliver a strong Christian message regarding self respect, and explored attitudes towards sex outside of marriage and the value of chastity.

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

RESULTS MUST BE COLLECTED BY EACH STUDENT IN PERSON.

IF STUDENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO COLLECT THEIR OWN RESULTS, THEN THEY HAVE TWO OPTIONS:

LEAVE A STAMPED ADDRESSED ENVELOPE WITH THE EXAMS OFFICE

AND RESULTS WILL BE POSTED TO THE STUDENT.

STUDENT WRITES A LETTER OF AUTHORITY TO GIVE A RESPONSIBLE

ADULT PERMISSION TO COLLECT RESULTS ON THEIR BEHALF.

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 - 97.0% UP BY 1.8% on the previous week

Year 8 - 94.7% UP 1.9%

Year 9 - 96.3% UP BY 0.7%

Year 10 - 95.1% UP BY 1.3%

Year 11 - 94.5% UP BY 1.3%

WELL DONE TO ALL STUDENTS IN YEARS 7-11.

Overall weekly attendance was 95.5% which is the 4th highest all year. The total since September has increased to 94.2%. WE AIM FOR 97%

Please can parents keep discussing attendance with their children? Please contact the college on the first day of ab-sence 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.

To View the 2013 — 2014 Term dates, please click on the link

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

93%

94%

94%

95%

95%

96%

96%

97%

97%

98%

YEAR 7 YEAR 8 YEAR 9 YEAR 10 YEAR 11