St Mary’s Catholic College. Blue Blazer with St Mary’s badge St Mary’s College tie (Year tie) Light blue shirt with top button Black sensible school

St Mary’s Catholic College

WELCOME


Our MissionTo love and serve Christ

within us all

To create a learning culture which

allows all to achieve their potential.To strive for excellence



UNIFORM Blue Blazer with St Mary’s badge St Mary’s College tie (Year tie) Light blue shirt with top button Black sensible school shoes Grey skirt / Black or Grey trousers Black / grey tights or plain white ankle

socks Light Grey College V neck jumper


Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11


UNIFORM No Cardigans No Pinafores No Jewellery (ear- piercing) No make up No extreme hairstyles No Trainers, boots or Canvas shoes No jackets or coats to be worn inside

Parents are strongly advised against buying expensive designer label coats

for college.


UNIFORM Shirts tucked in Top button fastened Ties up to the collar and appropriate length

If your child has to come to college without correct uniform they are to report to their Year Head.


P.E KITBoys

o Reversible Rugby shirto Blue polo shirto Blue shortso Blue and gold sockso Inexpensive trainerso Suitable sports bag

Available to buy from suppliers.


P.E KITGirls

o Blue polo shirto Blue shortso Optional tracksuito Blue and gold sockso Inexpensive trainerso Suitable sports bag

Available to buy from suppliers.


ATTENDANCEPupils are expected to be in college

every day and to arrive on time.We expect the highest possible level of attendance. Absence from lessons significantly hinders progress.

THE FACTS:• 90% Attendance = 97 lessons missed• 80% Attendance = 197 lessons missed

(This adds up to a whole school year over the 5 years in school)


ATTENDANCEABSENCE PROCEDURE

• If your child is absent then you must ring the college in the morning to explain why. • You must also send them back in with a note from yourself as this is a legal requirement.

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ATTENDANCEMEDICAL APPOINTMENTS

• If your child needs to sign out during the college day, you must send them in with a note to explain.• This must then be authorised by the Head of Year / Progress & Aspiration Coach before they can sign out.• If they come back in later that day they must also sign back in at the attendance office.


ATTENDANCELATE PROCEDURE

• Students are expected to arrive to college on time each day. • In the rare event that a student is late, they must have a note from Parents / carers to explain the reason why they are late.

5 mins late each day = 3 college days over the year


HOMEWORK DIARY Time table Record Homework Record attendance Merits Sets out school day Year plan Absence notes/slips Targets Teachers Parents evening


HOMEWORK DIARYSpace to record

homework and date it is due in

Letters sent home that week

Notes from teacher or from parents

Parent and tutor signature


EQUIPMENT

Must have …

School bagPen

Pencil

Ruler

RubberCalculator

Extra equipment for Maths can be bought in College.

Dictionary


BIO METRICSYSTEM

Finger images will be used as a form of ID Each finger scan will have a lunch account Photograph ID Swipe finger to get/out of college Collect points for healthy eating


MEDICATION If your child requires medication then it must be sent into college in its original packaging. It must have your child’s name on it. It must show how many times it is to be taken. There must be a note or signature to show you give consent for your child to take this in college. It must be given to the school nurse in the morning.

If your child has permanent medications or inhalers it is recommended that you leave a

spare with the school nurse

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OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Performing arts


Alton CastleALL STUDENTS WILL BE INVITED

• Catholic retreat centre for young people• 3 day residential retreat• Indoor and outdoor activities• Chance to work together as a year group• Places fill very quickly

Established as a residential youth centre by the Archdiocese of Birmingham, Alton Castle opened in September 1996. It has had a highly successful first 10 years with over 5,000 children visiting the Castle each year.

“Giving children a chance to shine”


Alton CastleActivities:• Trekking/nature walks• Survival course• Indoor Rock climbing• Archery• Biking• Low ropes• Reflection• Team games


OTHER OPPORTUNITIESResidential retreats


OTHER OPPORTUNITIESSports


OTHER OPPORTUNITIESLanguage trips



Thank you

Documents

St Mary’s Catholic College. Blue Blazer with St Mary’s badge St Mary’s College tie (Year tie) Light blue shirt with top button Black sensible school