Friday 3rd May 2013

113

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 Ofted 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.

Staff Training / College Day Consultation

Many thanks to all who responded to the consultation regarding staff training/structure of Wednesdays next academic year.

The Governors have approved the earlier finish option on

Wednesdays at 2.45pm for the academic year 2013-14.

There were 496 responses from parents with 56.6% in favour of early finish/either and 44.6% in favour of late start/either. 'Either' is those parents who were happy either way.

Students were also consulted by the College Council with similar results. We will keep the arrangements under review as we progress through 2013-14 and consult further for arrangements in the following year.

Bostocks have indicated that they will be able to provide transport at the correct time.

Students will be able to study in the library until 5pm everyday if they or their parents wish and be usefully engaged until they can be

collected.

Sport

Football

Year 7 football result Won 2-1 v Fallibroome Academy Scorers: Dawson 1, Chadwick 1 Man of the Match: Chadwick/ Tyldesley

Cricket

The Year 7/8 Indoor Cricket Team who repre-sented the District at the Cheshire Finals. The boys won against Kingsway High School, but

were narrowly beaten by Malbank High School by 1 run! Well done to all involved.

Prayer

Teach us, good Lord, to serve you as you deserve, to give and not to count the cost, to fight and not to heed the wounds, to toil and not to seek for rest, to labour and not to ask for any reward, save that of knowing that we do your will. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

(Prayer of St. Ignatius of Loyola).

Parents as Partners: HAIRSTYLE

Parents are reminded that the College has a strict policy on hair styles and colour. Extremes of hair style and unnatural colours are not allowed and students will be asked to conform to the policy. To avoid unnecessary expense and disagreements, please can parents ensure their children do not push the boundaries. Back-combing/untidy hair is not allowed, because it presents a danger to health and safety in science laboratories and practical workshops. Long hair should be capable of being tied back when necessary. Close-shaved hair styles and 'carved' hair styles are not allowed. The overriding principle is that we all 'dress for success', that is in a smart fashion, which reflects our ethos as a Catholic Business and Enterprise College

Specialism Success Congratulations to Year 13 Business student Lisa Ball, who has been nominated to apply to be a member of The Co-operative Young Members' Board. Lisa successfully completed a six week paid internship with The Co-operative College last summer, making her a strong candidate for the position. The Enterprise Action Kit she worked on as an intern is now available nationally on The Co-operative College Website. If recruited, Lisa will take her place on the Board along 14 other talented and committed young people aged between 15 and 26 and will work to promote the views of young people throughout all areas of The Co-operative.

SEN Restructure - Parents Information Evening

Parents of students with statements or who receive SEN support within school are invited to an information event so that we can present to you how we will be restructuring our SEN provision at All Hallows in response to the funding

changes laid out by the County.

We will be holding these events:

Tuesday 7th May 6pm - 7pm

Friday 10th May 11.30am - 12.30am

Please could you email or telephone Mrs J Moorhouse to let us know which session you will be attending.

(j.moorhouse@allhallows.org.uk)

Innovate Catering - Gino Fantastico Pasta

Elliott Stewart and Joe Clarke have both won signed prizes in a competition designed to promote a new pasta product range called 'Gino Fantastico' inspired by the celebrity chef Gino D'acampo.

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 - 97.3% UP BY 0.3% on the previous week

Year 8 - 96.6% UP 1.9%

Year 9 - 96.0% DOWN BY 0.3%

Year 10 - 94.8% DOWN BY 0.3%

Year 11 - 94.0% DOWN BY 0.5%

Overall weekly attendance has increased by 0.3% to 95.8% which is the THIRD highest all year. The total since September has stayed at 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. Requests for holiday absence should be directed towards Mrs Garvey (Key Stage 5) and Mr Blades (Key Stage 3 and 4) via letter or email in advance.

College Council ask students to sign an anti-bullying pledge

Each year the College Council finds imaginative ways of promoting bullying prevention. This year they have decided to write a pledge for students to sign on the specific topic of cyber bullying, which is sadly becoming an increasing problem in society.

Students have been asked in assemblies if they would be prepared to sign the pledge and not use Facebook or other social networking sites for one college week (between 20th and 24th May 2013). Early indications are that hundreds of our students would be very pleased to sign the pledge and support this cause and, in turn, show they can live more simply.

Students have received an email form Mr Blades, Assistant Principal, with the link below to access the pledge on-line.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RSNQ9ZG

Please encourage your son or daughter to sign the pledge and show their support. Together All Hallows can become free of bullying.

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