All Hallows Catholic College Newsletter Whitsun Term College Prayer Prayer for Discernment Lord, we give thanks for the privileges and responsibilities of living in a democratic society. As the General Election approaches, give us the wisdom to do what is right by you that, through the exercise of each vote, your Kingdom may draw ever closer. Protect us from thoughts of despair and cynicism, guard us against the idols of false utopias and strengthen us to elect those who will serve, for the common good of all. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen. Prayer focus: Discernment
Principal’s Surgery Parents / Carers are invited to attend a Principal’s Surgery to discuss any concerns or ask questions on the following dates: Tuesday 23 May 17, 3.30pm - 4.30pm There is no appointment system so please be prepared to wait.
Specialism Success Congratulations to Charlie Fox in Y12 who is the first Career Ready student this year to be successful in gaining a 6 week paid internship with Chrome Motors based in Woodford. As a BTEC Business student, Charlie will be involved in all aspects of running the business, including finance, marketing and sales. Other Career Ready students will be placed with a range of different organisations over the coming weeks including The NHS, Astra Zeneca and RBS. We have also been successful this week in making a new business link with an
Friday 19 May 2017 engineering company based in Blackburn where there is potential for an internship fora BTEC Business/IT student working in web design.
Parents As Partners: As I am sure you are aware All Hallows Catholic College prides itself on high standards in all areas. Our aim is to help students understand the importance of working hard with the appropriate mind-set and values. One of the areas we feel supports this is the high standard of uniform we expect our students to wear. We believe it is important to dress for success and in so doing we feel students then come to College ready to learn. Recently we have been trying to overcome the fact that a significant minority of girls have been rolling their skirts up. This is not in accordance with our values and we want our girls to respect themselves and their image. On 8 May 2017 all students were informed that if staff reported them three times for their skirt being rolled up they will be required to wear trousers to school for the foreseeable future. We have made it clear that both trousers and skirts are options for girls’ uniform and if a skirt is chosen we expect it to be worn properly. Each time a student is reported a member of staff will have spoken to them to remind them of the consequence of continuing to roll their skirt up. We know how important it is to work together with parents to ensure we meet these standards and ensure our girls are portraying the image and attitude we would want for them.
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