23 october 2015

All Hallows Catholic College Newsletter Michaelmas Term

Friday 23 Oct 2015

COLLEGE PRAYER SPECIALISM SUCCESS

The first stage of our exchange with the Schiller Gymnasium in Cologne has been a resounding success. We welcomed colleagues Arndt Pawelczik and Perihan Yurtseven and 8 students.

It has been a pleasure to receive these visitors.

We look forward to the return visit in February.

Prayer for the Faithful Departed Merciful Father, hear our prayer and comfort us. As we renew our faith in your Son, whom you raised from the dead, strengthen our hope that all our departed loved ones and our departed brothers and sisters in Christ will share in His resurrection. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Amen.

Theme; Openness to the word of God

CONSULTATION DAY

Thursday 19 November 2015

Wednesday 27 January 2016

Tuesday 10 May 2016

CONSULTATION DAY Reading blog at home on theme of Religious Education / Humanities when not in appointments (organised by RE and Humanities Faculties) Home Study – Languages work to be set by Languages Faculty

Attend College Work Related Learning Activity Day “My Dream Job” (organised by Business Studies)

Attend College Activity Day (organised by Mrs Marshall)

Reading blog at home on theme of Work Related Learning (organised by Business Studies)

CONSULTATION DAY Reading blog at home on theme of English when not in appointments (organised by English Faculty) Children’s Takeover Day – work experience opportunity (organised by Mr Blades / Mrs Remfry)

Home Study – Mathematics work set by Mathematics Faculty

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

Year 11

Work Related Learning Activity Day (Post 16 choices, CV and letter writing workshops) to be organised by Mr Blades / Mrs Lynch

Year 12/13

Year 12 Higher Education visit / Year 13 UCAS application / Home Study (organised by Mrs Garvey, Mr Parke and Mr Howells)

CONSULTATION DAY Reading blog at home on theme of Mathematics/Science when not in appointments (organised by Mathematics / Science Faculties) CONSULTATION DAY Home Study when not in appointments (organised by Mrs Garvey)

Year 7

Year 8

Year 9

Year 10

Home Study – English work to be set by English Faculty

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)

PARENTS AS PARTNERS THE NEXT HALF-TERM

Parents – please can you check your child’s equipment for learning and uniform over half term and replenish any items as necessary. Every student should carry with them everyday a pen, pencil, ruler and their planner, in addition to their exercise books and textbooks. A calculator is also required for Mathematics, Bible for RE and dictionaries for languages and English. Students are also expected to have a suitable bag (see policy) for carrying books and equipment.

Please can you also check your child's uniform . In particular: Coats must be a black rain jacket that can be worn over the College label and , for Year 7- 9 students , must be embroidered with the College badge. Smaller jackets or “hoodies‟ are not allowed. Jumpers must be V-necked black in Years 9-11, embroidered with the College badge and V-necked grey in Years 7-8 embroidered with the College badge. Cardigans or other style jumpers are not allowed. Footwear should be black shoes, not trainers. Female students should not wear any heels greater than one inch. The ballet style shoes some of our female students are wearing are not suitable or robust enough for all-day wear. Fabric shoes, pumps or boots are not acceptable.

All students should have the College bag with BEC logo We welcome the support of all parents in ensuring that our students are equipped for learning and are 'Dressed for Success'.

COLLEGE TERM DATES

Term

College Opens to Students

College Closes to Students

Michaelmas

Wednesday 2 September 2015 (Year 7, 12 and 13 in only) Thursday 3 September 2015 (All students in)

Friday 23 October 2015

Christmas

Tuesday 3 November 2015

Friday 18 December 2015

Epiphany

Monday 4 January 2016

Thursday 11 February 2016

Easter

Monday 22 February 2016

Thursday 24 March 2016

Whitsun

Monday 11 April 2016

Thursday 26 May 2016

Trinity

Monday 6 June 2016

Tuesday 19 July 2016

PRINCIPAL’S SURGERIES

DROP IN SESSIONS 2015/16

KS4/5 students DAY Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

SUBJECT

TIME

Science/ Languages Maths

3:30 – 4:30

Art

2:45 – 4:00

Product Design

3:30 – 4:30

Parents / Carers are invited to attend a Principal's Surgery to discuss any concerns or ask questions, on the following dates: Monday 30 November 2015, 9.00.a.m. - 10.00.a.m.

Tuesday 15 December 2015, 3.45.p.m. - 4.45.p.m.

3:30-4:30

There is no appointment system so please be prepared to wait

UPCOMING EVENTS

October Events

November Events

Gold D of E Assessed exhibition 22-26 October

Royal Shakespeare School’s Festival Production Friday 6 November 7.00.p.m.

October Half Term Booster Classes Monday 26 October Tuesday 27 October

Year 12 Retreat Wednesday 18 - Friday 20 November Year 7 and Year 9 Parent consultation day Thursday 19 November Year 11 Retreat Tuesday 24 - Friday 27 November SRE Parents Information Evening Thursday 26 November

DUKE OF EDINBURGH FUTURE IMPORTANT DATES

Gold DofE assessed expedition Thursday 22 to Monday 26 October 2015 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.

If 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.

We will be recruiting new members for 2015/16 shortly IMPORTANT DATES

Date 3 Nov – 6 Nov 2015 9 Nov to 18 Nov 2015 30 Nov – 11 Dec 2015 1 Feb – 5 Feb 2016

Exam/Test GCSE English/Maths/ University Entrance Exams Y11 Mock Exams Y7-10 & Y12 Internal Assessments Y13 Mock Exams

1 Feb – 5 Feb 2016 29 Feb – 4 Mar 2016 29 Feb – 4 Mar 2016 7 Mar – 18 Mar 2016 7 Mar – 11 Mar 2016 Apr – May 2016 4 May – 29 Jun 2016 13 Jun – 17 Jun 2016 13 Jun – 24 Jun 2016

Y11 Internal Assessment Y12 Mock Exams Y11 & Y13 Walking Talking Mock Week Y7-9 Internal Assessments Y10 Mock Exams GCE/GCSE Languages, PE, Dance, Drama & Art Exams GCE/GCSE Public Exams Y7,8 & 9 Mock Exams Y10 Assessments GCE Results Day: Thursday 18th August 2016 GCSE Results Day: Thursday 25th August 2016

ATTENDANCE MATTERS

Over the last week of College attendance was as follows: Year 7 - 96.8% (down 0.5% from last week and a second consecutive drop for Year 7) Year 8 - 95.4% (down 1.3%) Year 9 - 96.8% (down 0.6%) Year 10 - 94.8% (down 1.3%) Year 11 - 93.8% (up 0.8%, well done Year 11) Year 12 - 97.5% (down 0.5%) Year 13 - 93.9% (down 1.1%) This was a disappointing week for attendance with Year 11 the only group to have increased on the previous week and only Year 12 currently over 97% attendance.

Attendance between Year 7 and Year 11 last week was 95.5% (down 0.5% from last week and 0.7% lower than the same time last year). Our overall attendance since 2 September 2015 has fallen to 96.1% (down 0.1%). We aim for 97%.

Last week GIRLS attendance (Years 7-11) was 95.7% (up 0.1% on last week and also well done to our girls on being higher than the boys this week), BOYS attendance (Year 7-11) was 95.3% (down 1.1%).

CHANGES TO ATTENDANCE POLICY

From September 2015 the College will change the definition of “persistent absence” we use to include those students who are under 90% attendance. This is in line with national guidelines and increases the threshold from 85% at present.

MEDICAL ABSENCE FROM COLLEGE

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 importance issue.

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS DURING THE COLLEGE DAY

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 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.

HOLIDAY ABSENCE FROM COLLEGE

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 Diamond/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.

STUDENT SUPPORT ACROSS THE COLLEGE 2015/16

NAME

JOB

Mrs J Pilling

Careers Advisor

Student Support Office

Mrs L Nolan

Visyon Counsellor

Student Support Office

Mrs J Jones and Mrs J Fox

College Nurses

Student Support Office

Mrs P Shatwell

Family Support

Office between rooms A9 and A10

Mrs J Beard and Mrs P Prince

MON

TUES

WED

THUR

FRI

Education

Pastoral Office (ground floor of Fisher Building)

Welfare bullying@allhallowslearning.org.uk beingme@allhallowslearning.org.uk

VENUE

emails will be read by a Senior Teacher

esafety@allhallowslearning.org.uk = Staff Present CAREERS ADVICE FOR STUDENTS

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. Mrs Pilling will prioritise Year 10-13, but students in Years 7-9 are welcome to attend her Thursday lunch time drop in. She uses the Student Support Office based next door to Music.

BEING PUNCTUAL AT ALL HALLOWS

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.

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 to be held each Thursday.

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.

Gates are manned by members of staff and names will be taken of those students who are late.

YEAR LEARNING LEADER “DROP IN SURGERIES�

Year 7: will be held on Tuesday 10 November (11.45-12.30) Year 8: will be held on Wednesday 2 December (9.15-10.00) Year 9: will be held on Friday 4 December (2.15-3.00) Year 10: will be held on Monday 14 December (9.00-9.45) Year 11: will be held on Friday 11 December (11.15-11.45) 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 (Pastoral@allhallows.org.uk 01625 410285 x215), should you require an appointment with a Year Learning Leader at any other time.

ACADEMY OVERVIEW

Combine football training with competitive match play at one of the region’s best educational establishments. This programme allows players to study for their chosen subjects with All Hallows Catholic College whilst training and playing with the Macclesfield Football Academy programme throughout the academic year. The programme takes advantage of the excellent teaching staff and facilities on offer, including a newly built full-size 3G pitch and gym.

Players may study any academic course of their choosing such as Science or Business, although you may see the Sport route as the one for you. The sport and exercise sciences course offers students the chance to study the different factors that affect participation in sport and exercise.

The Football Programme Typically training will take place 2-3 afternoons per week after classroom studies, with Wednesday afternoons a designated time for students to participate in competitive matches in the British Colleges League. Training and matches will be taken by Macclesfield Town Football Club staff, all UEFA standard coaches.

Players on the MFA programme may also be available of selection for Macclesfield Town FC u18, u19 teams including participation in the FA Youth Cup

If you would like more information please visit www.macclesfieldfootballacademy.com or get in contact with Head of MFA, Paul McGuire: 07753536787 COLLEGE FOOTBALL RESULTS

English Schools 'B' Cup Round 1 All Hallows Year 8 B v Cheadle Hulme High School B All Hallows won 6-4 after extra time.

Scorers: Marshall Stewart 2, Daniel Jones 1, Alfie Mauro 1, Henry Alston 1, Luke Draysey 1 Man of the Match: Henry Alston Well done the U16 girls who beat Sandbach 4-0. Goal scorers were Emma-Jane Coombes (2) and Charlotte Booth (2). Player of the match was Charlotte Booth. Special mention to Jade Ainsworth and Sophie Royle who played very well on their debuts for the team.

Mia Tomlinson Year 8 has been selected to represent Cheshire Under 14s for Football.

Well done, Mia!

MACC FOOTBALL ACADEMY VERSES CREWE

English Colleges u19 National Cup – Pelim Round.

Emphatic Victory in the Cheshire Derby.

Macclesfield Football Academy beat local rivals Crewe Alexandra in an eye catching display.

From the first whistle MFA took the game to the visitors and took the lead in the 3rd minute with a goal from captain Callum Duffield.

On 20 minutes, Crewe equalised with some nice link up play and a cool finish from inside the box. 1-1.

After 25 minutes enter that man Niza Chilufya as substitute. The Macclesfield boys took the lead again from the

lethal front man. 2-1. Just before half time the inform striker got his second of the game 3-1.

Macclesfield started to totally dominate the game, a good passage of play saw Matthew Wheetman work some space in the box and he slammed his shot into the bottom corner. 4-1.

The visitors were trying to play football and get back into the game having a couple of chances in quick succession but MFA keeper Jack Robinson was equal to the task.

Niza Chilfya MFA On the 56th minute it was that man again, Niza Chilufya as he picked up the ball mid way into the Crewe half and on the half turn unleashed a fierce shot into the top corner to round off another hat-trick. 5-1. Incredibly his 10th goal in just four Academy games.The game was rounded of with a goal from the impressive Darren O’connor. The leftback whipped in a corner which somehow evaded everyone to go straight into the net. 6-1.

Macclesfield Football Academy progress to the next round.

MFA 6 vs 1 Crewe Alexandra Paul McGuire head of the Macclesfield Football Academy commented; “What an unbelievable performance, I really wasn’t expecting that. With one or two players unavailable and facing Crewe who had a great win midweek in the conference youth league I thought it would have been a tough day at the office today”.

“The lads are growing as a group and obviously with Niza in your side your always in with a chance”.

“The great thing about today was all the lads stood up to be counted and they all impressed me today. I was proud of what we as a Community scheme, Club and College have established today. Bodes well for the future”.

Macclesfield Football Academy are holding Open Trails for next seasons Academy on Friday 23rd October 6-8pm with another session over October half-term. Please contact Paul McGuire on; 07753536787 or paul.mtfc_cst@hotmail.co.uk to enquire.

Read more at http://www.mtfc.co.uk/news/article/macclesfield-football-academy-6-crewe-alexander-12751066.aspx#tgSGeak7JvXf4SZW.99

USEFUL INFORMATION Welcome to the Library!

Monday - Thursday 8.15.a.m. - 5.00.p.m.

Friday 8.15.a.m. - 4.00.p.m.

The library is open before school, during breaks and after school for students to research, complete homework, browse the shelves, read and return books.

BOOKBUZZ BOOKS I have been advised that our order is currently being processed and will be delivered after half term,so not long to wait! In the meantime, if students want to read any of the books on the shortlist there is a set in the library to borrow from.

OVERDUE BOOKS Overdue Books The holiday would be a good time for students to search for their overdue (however, overdue!) books, ready to return on Tuesday 3rd November.

DICTIONARY SALE AND BOOK FAIR

During the week beginning 16th November there will be a range of language, science and maths dictionaries for sale in the library. Along side this we will be having a Scholastic Book Fair. There will be a range of books for sale, with prices starting at ÂŁ2.99. More details to follow after half term.

YEAR 7 - USING ACCELERATED READER Now all year 7 students have completed their Start Reading Test and have been assigned their levels, they can begin reading and quizzing. Unfortunately, students can not quiz from home, so as soon as they have finished a book they should pop into the library and complete a quiz. There is a reward of a merit and edible treat if a student gets 100% on a quiz!

There is presentation on how to quiz called 'Using Accelerated Reader' in the Library Folder on the Student Shared drive.

RECOMMENDED READS The Tornado Chasers by Ross Montgomery - one of the Bookbuzz selection for 2015.

Owen's parents are not like everybody else's - they are afraid of everything! It's all about health and safety! However, one day Owen decides enough is enough, he's fed up of being afraid. From now on he has decide that he will face his fears, along with his friends and chase tornadoes. A light hearted, action packed read about growing up.

Educational Psychology Team Drop-in Sessions 2015/16 Parents, carers and education professionals; do you have any questions or concerns about the well-being, behaviour, learning or development of your child or a child that you work with? (Parental consent required for staff).

‘Drop in’ and speak to an Educational Psychologist. We will be holding free 45 minutes sessions for parents/carers and educational professionals in Children’s Centres between October and December 2015, January and March 2016, April and June 2016; booking is recommended.

Conversations tend to be more open and productive without the focus child present; please do not feel you need to bring your child out of school. Pre-school children MAY be able to join a session on a one-off basis if no alternative child care facilities are available. Please enquire with the individual centre when booking.

Please telephone the host Children’s Centre to book an appointment and please let them know if you cannot attend.

Congleton & Holmes Chapel

11th November

Hurdsfield

25th November

(01625 378 081)

9.15-12.15

Sandbach (01270 371 235)

13th January

Broken Cross

27th April

(01270 375 390)

9.15-12.15

(01625 374 470)

9.15-12.15

Ash Grove

27th January

Ash Grove

4th May

(01625 374 484)

9.15-12.15

(01625 374 484)

9.15-12.15

Knutsford

3rd February

11th May

(01625 374 904)

9.15-12.15

Congleton & Holmes Chapel

9.15-12.15

(01260 371 061)

Monks Coppenhall (01270 371 240)

Nantwich

2nd December

(01260 371 061)

9.15-12.15

9th December 9.15-12.15

9.15-12.15

Hurdsfield

24th February

(01625 378 081)

9.15-12.15

Broken Cross (01625 374 470)

2nd March

The Brooks

9th March

(01270 371200)

9.15-12.15

9.15-12.15

Sandbach

18th May

(01270 371 235)

9.15-12.15

Nantwich

8th June

(01270 375 390)

9.15-12.15

The Brooks

15th June

(01270 371200)

9.15-12.15