All Hallows Catholic College Newsletter Whitsun Term
Friday 15 April 2016
SPECIALISM SUCCESS
The Easter Fair 2016 Business and Enterprise students in Years 7 and 8 have again celebrated the conclusion of 'The Stalls Project' with an Easter Fair selling batches of 'Easter themed products'. Students started their projects soon after Christmas, first conducting primary research to determine their target group and then setting to work designing products suitable for batch production. Products included egg candles, decorative balls, hand-made Easter gifts, a whole range of 'chocolate based products' and many more. In the classroom students worked out their material and equipment costs before determining the best pricing strategy for their products. This was followed by them developing marketing strategies based on elements of the promotional mix. The eagerly awaited Easter Fair finally took place on 21 and 22 March with students queuing up in spring sunshine to buy from The Stalls. Some students had carefully selected 'direct selling' techniques to attract customers to their stalls, whilst others had promoted their businesses in the lead up to Easter. With 50% of all profits going to The India Clinic Appeal, the College's second Easter Fair turned out to be a great success! PARENTS AS PARTNERS: A NEW TERM
Uniform and Equipment: All students should have returned to College wearing the correct, full uniform and be carrying the correct equipment in a College bag A full list of uniform and equipment expectations was sent to parents together with the end of year report. Student Planners: Parents are requested to check student planners regularly and sign them once weekly. Student Absence: Parents are requested to contact the College on the first and every day of a student’s absence. If no explanation is received by 11am, the College will contact parents in the first instance by mean of mobile ‘phone text message or voicemail broadcast. Family Holidays: Parents are requested to avoid taking students out of school during term-time. The term dates are published on the website. Any requests for absence
COLLEGE PRAYER
Prayer for Good Shepherd Sunday 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. Prayer Focus: For Christians who are Persecuted
EXAMS COUNTDOWN
A level exams begin 4th May, there are 18 school days left. G.C.S.E exams begin 16th May, there are 30 School days left.
PRINCIPAL’S SURGERIES
Parents / Carers are invited to attend a Principal's Surgery to discuss any concerns or ask questions, on the following dates: Tuesday 17 May 2016, 3.45pm - 4.45pm Tuesday 21 June 2016, 9am - 10am Friday 1 July 2016, 9am - 10am There is no appointment system so please be prepared to wait.
CONSULTATION DAY
Tuesday 10 May 2016 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10
Year 11 Year 12/13
Attend College Activity Day (organised by Mrs Marshall) CONSULTATION DAY Reading blog at home on theme of Languages when not in appointments (organised by Languages Faculty) Year 9 Higher Education visit organised by Miss Thomason and Mr Blades CONSULTATION DAY Reading blog at home on theme of Sport, Exercise and Diet when not in lessons (organised by PE and DT Faculties) Home Study / Revision Study – Science work to be set (at home or in College – organised by Science Faculty) Revision Day / Private Study in college or at home (organised by Mrs Garvey)