PRAYER IN MEMORIAM OF ARCHBISHOP OSCAR ROMERO WHO WAS KILLED ON MARCH 24 1980 Lord, we bring before you all who are imprisoned unjustly and all who are tortured. We think of those people who live in fear of injustice and repression. We pray that the minds of those who abuse others may be turned to what is good and honourable. May those of us who live in freedom not take our heritage for granted, but be of good influence in leading others to value one another as brothers and sisters. Amen. Friday 20 March 2015 All Hallows Catholic College Newsletter Easter Term THE TIME 2 CHANGE COMPETITION The final round of The Time 2 Change Competition 2015 was celebrated in The Romero Centre at All Hallows in March with 7 local primary schools sending their own winning teams to compete for The Overall Winner 2015, Runner Up 2015 and Best Folder 2015. The challenge set was to create and design a 'Super Hero' for a named foreign country that was fit for purpose in being able to promote Fairtrade products, taking into account terrain, climate etc. Teams had to purchase resources and materials using the appropriate foreign language, design a logo for The Super Hero incorporating The FAIRTRADE sign and create a super hero 'catch phrase' to help promote fair trade. Judges Danny Towns from Chrome Motors and Jess Sharpley and Sophie Lewis both from Peaks and Plains Housing Trust had a difficult job choosing a winner as the standard was so high across all the schools that took part. In the end, after presentations from each team and some tough questioning, The 'Overall Winner Award' for 2015 went to Hollinhey, with St Paul's coming in as 'Runners Up' and The 'Best Team Folder Award' went to St. Gregory's. The Awards were presented by Hannah Bristow (Y12), World Champion Sailor, who this year was joined by her sisters Izzy Bristow (Y10) and Maddy Bristow (Y7) who have also found success in World Champion Sailing. As an added bonus, the competition, which started back in September 2014, raised over £1,000 for more than 15 different charities. Parents / Carers are invited to aend a Principal's Surgery to discuss any concerns or ask quesons, on the following dates Tuesday 24 March '15, 3.45pm - 4.45pm There is no appointment system so please be prepared to wait— more dates to be confirmed PRINCIPAL’S SURGERIES ECO FACTS In the past 50 years, humans have consumed more resources than in all previous history. Americans wasted a total of 7.1 million tons of cans, enough to manufacture 316,000 Boeing 737 airplanes in 2012. Every ton of paper that is recycled saves 17 trees . The amount of wood and paper we throw away is enough to heat 50 million homes for 20 years. Earth is 2/3 water - but all the fresh water streams only represent one hundredth of one percent. COLLEGE PRAYER SPECIALISM OF SUCCESS Wednesday 13 May 2015 Year 7 Aend College Acvity Day Year 8 CONSULTATION DAY Reading Blog at home when not in for Year 9 Work Related Learning Reading Blog from home(Careers Theme) Year 10 CONSULTATION DAY Reading Blog at home when not in for Year 11 Home Study—Science Revision Study in Sixth Form Revision Day/ Private Study In College or at home ARRANGEMENTS FOR PARENTS CONSULTATION DAY CATHOLIC WEEKEND CONFERENCE
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PRAYER IN MEMORIAM OF ARCHBISHOP
OSCAR ROMERO WHO WAS KILLED ON
MARCH 24 1980
Lord, we bring before you all who are imprisoned
unjustly and all who are tortured.
We think of those people who live in fear of injustice and
repression.
We pray that the minds of those who abuse others may
be turned to what is good and honourable.
May those of us who live in freedom not take our
heritage for granted, but be of good influence in leading
others to value one another as brothers and sisters.
Amen.
Friday 20 March 2015 All Hallows Catholic College Newsletter Easter Term
THE TIME 2 CHANGE COMPETITION
The final round of The Time 2 Change Competition 2015
was celebrated in The Romero Centre at All Hallows in
March with 7 local primary schools sending their own
winning teams to compete for The Overall Winner 2015,
Runner Up 2015 and Best Folder 2015. The challenge set
was to create and design a 'Super Hero' for a named
foreign country that was fit for purpose in being able to
promote Fairtrade products, taking into account terrain,
climate etc. Teams had to purchase resources and
materials using the appropriate foreign language, design a
logo for The Super Hero incorporating The FAIRTRADE
sign and create a super hero 'catch phrase' to help
promote fair trade. Judges Danny Towns from Chrome
Motors and Jess Sharpley and Sophie Lewis both from
Peaks and Plains Housing Trust had a difficult job
choosing a winner as the standard was so high across all
the schools that took part. In the end, after presentations
from each team and some tough questioning, The 'Overall
Winner Award' for 2015 went to Hollinhey, with St Paul's
coming in as 'Runners Up' and The 'Best Team Folder
Award' went to St. Gregory's. The Awards were presented
by Hannah Bristow (Y12), World Champion Sailor, who this
year was joined by her sisters Izzy
Bristow (Y10) and Maddy Bristow (Y7)
who have also found success in World
Champion Sailing. As an added bonus,
the competition, which started back in
September 2014, raised over £1,000 for
more than 15 different charities.
Parents / Carers are invited to attend a Principal's Surgery to
discuss any concerns or ask questions, on the following dates
Tuesday 24 March '15, 3.45pm - 4.45pm
There is no appointment system so please be prepared to wait—
more dates to be confirmed
PRINCIPAL’S SURGERIES
ECO FACTS
In the past 50 years, humans have consumed more resources than in all previous history.
Americans wasted a total of 7.1 million tons of cans, enough to manufacture 316,000 Boeing 737 airplanes in 2012.
Every ton of paper that is recycled saves 17 trees .
The amount of wood and paper we throw away is enough to heat 50 million homes for 20 years.
Earth is 2/3 water - but all the fresh water streams only represent one hundredth of one percent.
COLLEGE PRAYER SPECIALISM OF SUCCESS
Wednesday 13 May 2015
Year 7 Attend College
Activity Day
Year 8 CONSULTATION DAY
Reading Blog at home when not in for
Year 9 Work Related Learning
Reading Blog from home(Careers Theme)
Year 10 CONSULTATION DAY
Reading Blog at home when not in for
Year 11 Home Study—Science Revision Study in
Sixth Form Revision Day/ Private Study
In College or at home
ARRANGEMENTS FOR PARENTS CONSULTATION DAY
CATHOLIC WEEKEND CONFERENCE
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Students are now able to use our fantastic new Fitness Suite.
Those students who have completed a Fitness Suite . Induction and wish to use the facilities must sign up on the
day using the sign up sheet on the notice board in the Sports Hall. Places will be allocated on a first come, first
served basis, up to a maximum of 28 students for each session.
The following sessions are available:
Monday - Y7/8 (mixed) until 4.30p.m.
Tuesday - Y7/8 (girls only) until 4.30p.m.
Wednesday - Y9/10/11 (girls only) until 4.00p.m.
Thursday - Y11/Sixth form (mixed) until 4.30p.m.
Friday - Y9/10 (mixed) until 4.30p.m.
FITNESS SUITE
The Fitness Suite is also open at lunch (second
break).
Any queries please contact Mr Lawson or a mem-
ber of the PE staff for more information.
PARALYMPIC HOPEFUL VISITS ALL HALLOWS
UPCOMING SPORTS FIXTURES
THURSDAY 26 MARCH GIRLS EATON BANK AWAY
GIRLS NETBALL
A group of students finished their Boccia training from the lovely Debbie ( hopefully appearing in the
next paralympic Great British Team)
We are hoping to take on other schools in competitions soon. She was very touched by all the
children and cried when she received their ‘Thank You’ gifts and cards.
FOOTBALL RESULTS
Macclesfield and District Cup:
All Hallows 3—1 Fallibroome,
Sam Roberts (2), Will Chadwick (1).
Man of the Match - Jamie Hurst. They go on to play Tytherington
in the Semi final. Well done to all who played!
Friday 20 March 2015
Macclesfield District Football Semi Final:
All Hallows v Wilmslow
All Hallows won 4-1
Scorers: Speed, Fregapane 2, Box 1
Man of the Match: Rocco Fregapane
GREAT SUCCESS FOR YEAR 11
EXCELLENT RESULTS FOR YEAR 9 AND 10 RUBGY
Years 9/10 travelled to Winnington Park to take part in the Emerging Schools Rugby Tournament. They competed well
against schools from across the North West winning one match, drawing two and losing to the eventual winners to fin-
ish third in their pool. They showed excellent commitment particularly after two key losing players to injury. The most
valuable player was Dominic Waite, in his first ever game of rugby! An excellent effort from year 9/10. This week it is
the turn of the year 7 and 8s tournament.
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Year Group Dates Type
7,8,9,11 Monday 16 March 2015—Friday 27 March 2015 Assessment
7,8,9 Monday 15 June 2015—Friday 19 June 2015 End of Year Exam
10 Monday 15 June 2015—Friday 26 June 2015 Assessment
COLLEGE INTERNAL EXAMS / ASSESSMENTS
Supporting your child through their GCSE's can be difficult. One top tip is how to cope when your child falls behind
with work. The solution would be to help them prioritise their work load and create a plan that helps get the
balance right with college work and social time. To help with this all Year 11 students have been given a revision
pack, that includes a revision timetable, which students are completing this week. Please ask to see the revision
timetable your child will bring home and have a conversation around it. Future Link Publishing have also produced a
useful guide for parents that contains 101 top tips to help. This can be accessed using the following link: http://
Other ICT any break/lunch Business – by arrangement Art – by arrangement
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DUKE OF ENDINBURGH AWARD
Congratulations to those students who have made a
commitment to work towards their Duke of
Edinburgh award. Currently we have
35 students working on their bronze award, 21 on
silver and 5 on gold. Thank you to those who
attended the drop in last week with Steve Wilson
and Nicky Young who are supporting the College with DofE.
The next official drop in will be on Thursday 21 April at 1:15 - 2:00. More details to follow
If in the meantime any students are unsure, need help or want more detail please see Mrs Connor.
Well done to all those who are uploading their evidence for each of the areas on eDofE. If you have not started
to do this yet can you please have a go.You will need to have completed two of the three sections before the
expedition. Again if you need help with this come and see Mrs Connor
Silver DoE practice expedition Friday 26 to Sunday 28 June 2015
Silver DoE assessed expedition Friday 10 to Sunday 12 July 2015
Bronze DoE practice expedition Saturday12 and Sunday13 September 2015
Bronze DoE assessed expedition Saturday10 and Sunday 11 October 2015
Gold DoE practice expedition Thursday 24 to Monday 28 September 2015
Gold DoE assessed expedition Thursday 22 to Monday 26 October 2015
Good luck and well done so far.
DUKE OF ENDINBURGH FUTURE IMPORTANT DATES
DROP IN SESSIONS
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Whilst the College requires parents to contact us on each day of absence , school policy now requires that any student who accumulates 7 or more days of absence during the course of the academic year will be asked to provide medical confirmation of the need to be absent before any further absences are authorised for medical reasons. This is a necessary measure as we closely monitor absence due to illness / medical reasons in order that we can ensure students are supported where needed. For your information medical confirmation does not have to be a doctor's note but can also take the form of a medical appointment card, a copy of a relevant dated prescription or evidence of medication being taken
If no medical evidence is provided then the absence will be coded as unauthorised. Ten or more unauthorised absences may result in you receiving a Fixed Penalty Notice. This incurs a penalty of £60 per parent / carer to be paid within 21 days, otherwise the penalty will rise to £120 per parent / carer to be paid within 28 days. If the penalty remains unpaid then the matter will proceed to the Magistrates Court where you will receive a criminal record if you are found guilty.
The link between attendance and achievement is well researched and documented and students should be aiming for an attendance rate of no less than 97% over the year. Thank you for your continued support with this important issue.
MEDICAL ABSENCE FROM COLLEGE
Term College Opens to Students College Closes to Students
Easter Monday 23 February 2015 Thursday 2 April 2015
Whitsun Monday 20 April 2015 Thursday 21 May 2015
Trinity Monday 1 June 2015 Tuesday 21 July 2015
ATTENDANCE MATTERS
Year 7 - 97.0% (uo 0.9% on our previous week, well done Year 7 ) Year 8 - 96.6% (up 0.5%, well done Year 8) Year 9 - 96.5% (up 0.5%, well done Year 9) Year 10 - 93.4% (down 0.3%) Year 11 - 96.2% (up 0.5%, well done Year 11) Year 12 - 94.3% (down 0.2%)
Year 13 - 94.2% (down 1.3%)
Holidays have not been authorised since 1st September 2013 under new legislation on all English schools. Requests for holidays
must still be made in writing to the appropriate Key Stage leader (Mrs Garvey KS5, Mr Blades KS4/KS3), but in the vast majority
of cases they will be unauthorised. A Fixed Penalty Notice may be issued of £60 per parent / carer per student, to be paid within
21 days, otherwise the penalty will rise to £120 per parent / carer to be paid within 28 days. If the penalty remains unpaid then
the matter will proceed to the Magistrates Court where you will receive a criminal record if you are found guilty. Please can all
holiday requests be made well in advance of the holiday being taken if not before the holiday is booked.
HOLIDAY ABSENCE FROM COLLEGE
The following are the remaining dates for training days in 2014-15. Students are not required to attend on Friday 22
May 2015 unless taking an external exam.
Please note the College will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday 4 May 2015 COLLEGE TERM DATES
Attendance last week was 95.9% (an increase from 95.5% during the previous week but 0.7% lower than the same week last year). Our overall attendance since 2 September is still at 95.1%.We aim for 97%.
Last week GIRLS attendance was 95.7% (up 0.8% on the previous week so well done girls), BOYS attendance was 96.2% (up 0.1% so well done boys). The overall girls attendance since 2 September is 94.7% whilst boys is 95.5%.
All students in Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11 are challenged to full 100% attendance between Monday 23 March and Thursday 2 April. Those
students who achieve this will entered into a prize draw for £25 worth of Amazon vouchers. The same competition was run for Year 7 and
Year 8 last half term with Courtney-Paige Beeston in Year 8 winning the prize. This competition is a challenge to Key Stage 4 students to not
let their attendance slip at the end of a term.
ATTENDANCE COMPETITION
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Students must sign out at the Attendance Office before leaving College to attend a medical appointment. When they return to College the student must sign back in. This ensures registers will be accurate and we know the student is off site should we have a fire alarm. The Attendance Office is located in the office along the RE corridor. We thank parents for making medical appointments, where possible, that do not take up a whole day of schooling. This often allows a student to have their legal registration mark for both morning and afternoon sessions and so their overall attendance does not fall.
Most students appreciate the importance of being in College on time. Children who are regularly late do miss out on their education and form bad habits that will not be tolerated in the workplace. As a result of the change to the College day we need to inform parents that students must be in the registration form class for the register to be taken at 8.45a.m. This means students should arrive 5-10 minutes earlier in College to be on time. Any student who arrives after 8.45a.m. will receive a L code. Two L codes within a week will result in a whole college detention (which started on Thursday 6 November). This is a recent change in procedures and moves the detention away from the form tutor and it will now be seen as a whole college issue. Any student who arrives after 9.05a.m. will receive a U code. This means they will be classed as absent for the whole morning and this may have consequences for overall attendance. We are aware that College buses are sometimes late and we can confirm these students are not negatively marked in the register when this happens. Thank you for your co-operation in this matter.
If any parent would like their son or daughter to have a careers interview with Mrs Pilling, our Careers Advisor, this year then please notify the relevant Year Learning Leader who can ensure names are added to the list. Priority is now with Year 10 students (now Year 11 have all been seen) and also with sixth form students. Students in Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 are welcome to attend her lunch time drop in. She uses the Student Support Office based next door to Music.
CAREERS ADVICE FOR STUDENTS
BEING PUNCTUAL AT ALL HALLOWS
Year 7: further dates will be announced after Easter Year 8: held on 25 March (1.15p.m. – 2.15p.m.) Year 9: further dates will be announced after Easter Year 10: held on 27 March (1.15p.m. – 2.00p.m.) Year 11: held on 24 March (9.45a.m. – 10.45a.m.) These are for parents who would like to discuss any concerns relating to their child. No appointment is necessary but please be prepared to wait. Please contact our Pastoral Assistant ([email protected] 01625 410285 x215), should you require an appointment with a Year Learning Leader at any other time.
YEAR LEARNING LEADER “DROP IN SURGERIES”
NAME JOB MON TUES WED THUR FRI VENUE
Mrs J Pilling Careers Advisor Student Support Office
Mrs L Nolan Visyon Counsellor Student Support Office
Mrs J Jones College Nurse Student Support Office
Mrs P Shatwell Family Support Office next to rooms A9 and A10
