All Hallows Catholic College Newsletter Christmas Term
Friday 25 Nov 2016
COLLEGE PRAYER Advent Prayer Loving God, through your prophets and holy men and women, you spoke to future generations of our need to prepare our hearts. Bless the holy men and women who are the prophets of our day. As we look to your Son's Second Coming, may we be always aware of your power to shape the future. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen Prayer for Advent
SPECIALISM SUCCESS Fifteen eager Career Ready students experienced their first Master Class in The Romero Centre this week. The Business and Economics students enrolled onto the Career Ready Programme last month and Steve Bridge, the Regional Manager, was eager to meet them all. He delivered the Master Class which was designed as an introduction to the programme so that the students knew what to expect. The most important message he got across to them was 'the more pro-active the students are and the more they put into the programme, the more they are going to get out of it'. Students are now gearing up for their Capital Experience, a visit to London for an official launch ceremony and a visit to a large city based company.
ADVENT SERVICE Our Advent Services this year will take place on Thursday December 1, the arrangements for which are as follows: Periods 3 & 4 - Years 7 & 9 Periods 5 & 6 - Years 10 & 11 Periods 7 & 8 - Year 8 & 6th Form
PARENTS AS PARTNERS OUTDOOR WEAR Now winter is here, we ask for the support of parents in ensuring that College policy is carried out regarding suitable black coats and scarves. Coats must be a black rain jacket that can be worn over a blazer and embroidered with the College badge for all Year 7 - 10 students. Smaller jackets or hoodies are not allowed. Scarves must be dark, plain, functional and not a fashion style scarf. Students should not wear scarves and coats in the main College buildings during the day.
FAMILY HOLIDAY ASSOCIATION Family Holiday Association – Holiday Grant (UK) If any parents believe they are entitled to the grant below then please speak to your child's Year Learning Leader and an application will be made on your behalf. Statement from the FHA The Family Holiday Association (FHA) has announced that its funding programme open for applications. Through its funding programme families on a low income, that have not been on holiday for the past four years and have at least one child between three and 18 years of age can obtain financial support for a break during 2016 and 2017. The FHA can only accept applications from referring agents (such as a teacher, social worker or health visitor, etc) and not directly from families.
HIGHER ACHIEVERS AT ALL HALLOWS This term students from Year 11 and Year 13 attended an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) day at the University of Manchester. Students had a session on research skills and were given access to the vast array of resources in the university library. Students came back to College with lots of new ideas and are now excited to embark on their projects. 4 students from Year 12 took part in the Senior Team Maths Challenge held at the University of Manchester. The team were fantastic and a real credit to the College. They were competing against students from around 30 schools, many of whom were in year 13. The team are already preparing to take part in next years competition. Well done!
DUKE OF ENDINBURGH All new DofE participants need to collect a letter from Miss Mellor in the Pastoral office. There will be a meeting on Monday 5th December at 3:30-4:30 in the College hall for all current and new participants.
The holidays provided in the UK. Holidays breaks include free accommodation, linen rental, entertainment passes and holiday insurance (subject to medical conditions). FHA may also make a contribution towards the family's holiday expenses. To be eligible families must be on a low income (household income must be less than £24,000), not be going on holiday this year and be unlikely to afford a day out. Thus, the Obote family lost their mother after a long illness…it was such a painful experience for Dad and the two children, Odean and Ida. Thankfully, the Family Holiday Association was able to offer the family a much-needed break, and time to come to terms with their bereavement. The closing date for applications is the 31st December 2016 http:// www.familyholidayassociation.org.uk/
All Hallows Catholic College Newsletter Christmas Term
Friday 25 Nov 2016
UPCOMING TRIPS/DATES /EVENTS December
January
February
Thursday 1 December SRE Parents’ Information Evening 7-8pm
Friday 13 January Year 8, 9, 10 and 12 Academic reviews Issued
Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 February An Evening in America 7pm—9pm (College Production)
Monday 5 December Years 7-10 and 12 Assessment Weeks
Friday 20 January Year 11 Resit Awards issued
Wednesday 15—Wednesday 22 February German Exchange Cologne
Christmas Afternoon Tea provided by Catering Students 1-3pm
Saturday 21 January PTA Ice Skating 9am-12.30pm
February Half term Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 February Booster Classes Years 10,11 and 6th form Students by invitation
Monday 5— Friday 9 December Year 10 Retreat Wednesday 7 December Year 11 Mock Results Day
Wednesday 25 January Years 11, 12 and 13 Parent Consultation Day 9am – 7pm
Thursday 8 December Carol Singing in Macclesfield 6-6.45pm
Friday 27—Sunday 29 January PE Trip to High Adventure Outdoor Centre
Carol Service St. Alban’s Church 7.30-8.30pm
Monday 20 February PTA Harry Potter World 8am—6pm Tuesday 28 February Year 8 and 10 Parent Consultation Day 9am – 7pm
Friday 9 December 6th Form Taster Day for Year 11 Sunday 11—Wednesday 14 December History Trip Berlin Tuesday 13 December PTA The Lowry Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 5.30-10.30pm Thursday 15 December Awards Evening KS4/5 Assembly Hall 7-9pm
TERM DATES 2016/2017 Term
College Open to Students
College Closes to Students
Christmas
Monday 7 November 2016
Friday 16 December 2016
Epiphany
Tuesday 3 January 2017
Friday 17 February 2017
Easter
Monday 27 February 2017
Friday 31 March 2017
Whitsun
Tuesday 18 April 2017
Friday 26 May 2017
Trinity
Monday 5 June 2017
Friday 21 July 2017
Term Michaelmas
College Open to Students Tuesday 5 September 2017 (Years 7, 12 and 13 in only)
TERM DATES 2017/2018 College Closes to Students Friday 20 October 2017
Wednesday 6 September 2017 (All students in) Christmas
Monday 30 October 2017
Wednesday 20 December 2017
Epiphany
Monday 8 January 2018
Thursday 15 February 2018
Easter
Monday 26 February 2018
Thursday 29 March 2018
Whitsun
Monday 16 April 2018
Friday 25 May 2018
Trinity
Monday 4 June 2018
Tuesday 24 July 2018
All Hallows Catholic College Newsletter Christmas Term
Friday 25 Nov 2016
ATTENDANCE MATTERS Over the last week of College attendance was as follows: Year 7 - 95.1% (down 1.0% on last week) Year 8 - 95.1% (up 0.1 %) Year 9 - 92.7% (down 2.9%) Year 10 - 95.7% (up 0.1%) Year 11 -98.2% (up 0.5%) Year 12 - 98.7% (up 2.8%) Year 13 - 95.8% (up 0.4%) Attendance between Year 7 and Year 11 last week was 95.2% (down 0.8% on last week but 1.1% higher than the same time last year). We aim for 97% attendance. Last week GIRLS attendance (Years 7-11) was 95.0% (down 1.2%), BOYS attendance (Years 7-11) was 95.5% (down 0.2%). Since the start of September Year 7-11 girls attendance is 95.9% and boys attendance remains at 96.2%. The gap between girls and boys is 0.3%.
CHANGES TO ATTENDANCE POLICY From September 2015 the College changed the definition of “persistent absence” we use to include those students who are under 90% attendance. This is in line with national guidelines and increased 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 an 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
DROP IN SESSIONS 2016/17 DAY Monday
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
SUBJECT Geography Controlled Assessment Catch up
1:15 – 2:00p.m.
Maths Drop-In ADT Science Revision ADT ADT Product Design
3:30—4:30p.m. 1:15 – 2:00p.m. 3:30—4:30p.m. 12.45—1.15p.m. 1:15 – 2:00p.m. 11:15 – 11:30a.m. and 1:15 – 2:00p.m. 3:30p.m. 11:15 – 11:45a.m.
English Revision Friday
TIME
Science Drop-In
Holiday absence from College - please see our website for an update on holidays regarding the High Court ruling earlier this year. Holidays have not been authorised since 1st September 2013 under legislation on all English schools. Requests for holidays must still be made in writing to the appropriate Key Stage leader (Mrs Garvey KS5, Mrs Marshall or 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.
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Friday 25 Nov 2016
PERFORMING ARTS EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 2016/17 – MICHAELMAS TERM Performing Arts Extra Curricular Activities 2016/17 – Michaelmas Term DURING COLLEGE ACTIVITY
AFTER COLLEGE
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Brass Group 1:30–2:00 Miss V Elliott (E2)
KS3 Drama Club 1:15–2:00 Miss J Pridding (Drama Studio)
Back to the 80’s 3:30-4:30 Miss J Pridding (Drama Studio)
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Singing Club 11:15–11:45 Ms R Douglas (E2)
Junior Band 2:45–3:15 Mrs L Howard (E2)
Macbeth 1:30–2:00 Miss J Pridding KS3 Chase Dance company 3:30–4:30 Miss S Mellor (Dance Studio)
Inspire Orchestra 3:30–4:30 Miss V Elliott (E1)
Inspire Choir 3:30–4:30 Mr J Andrews (E1) Inspire Dance Company 3:30–4:30 Miss S Mellor (Dance Studio)
Boys Break Dancing 3:30–4:30 Mr R Prince (Dance Studio) STUDENT SUPPORT ACROSS THE COLLEGE 2016-17 NAME Mrs J Pilling Mrs L Nolan Mrs R Czerwinski
JOB MON Careers Advisor Visyon Counsellor College Nurse
Mrs P Shatwell
Family Support
Mrs J Beard and Mrs P Prince
Education Welfare
bullying@allhallowslearning.org.uk beingme@allhallowslearning.org.uk esafety@allhallowslearning.org.uk
TUES
WED
THUR
FRI
VENUE Student Support Office Student Support Office Student Support Office Office between rooms A9 and A10 Pastoral Office (ground floor of Fisher Building)
emails will be read by a Senior Teacher
= 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.
All Hallows Catholic College Newsletter Christmas Term
Friday 25 Nov 2016
GIRLS SPORTS RESULTS SPORT / YEAR GROUP
OPPOSITION (& H/A)
AHCC WIN / LOSS & SCORE
PLAYER OF MATCH / OTHER COMMENTARY
OPPOSITION (& H/A)
DATE
OTHER COMMENTARY IF APPLICABLE
UPCOMING FIXTURES SPORT / YEAR GROUP
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Year 7 Girls Football
Macc and District Year 7 Indoor Football Competition
Tuesday 29 November at Poynton High School
Year 10 Volleyball
U15 Macclesfield School’s volleyball competition
Tuesday 29th November at Tytherington High School
Transport will be provided to and from the venue. Students will be required to leave lessons at 2.30pm Transport will be provided to and from the venue.
OTHER NEWS / NOTICES
AFTER SCHOOL PE CLUBS
REINDEER RUN The annual Reindeer Run has been rebranded this year to The Elf Run. The mission is still the same, to raise as much money as possible for our local East Cheshire Hospice. Students in Years 7 and 8 will have a special assembly on Monday 28th November to hear all about the fantastic work the hospice does for people in our area and why they need our help to keep running. The Elf Run will take place in PE lessons before Christmas and this year there will prizes for the winning house who complete the most laps.
After School PE clubs Monday lunch (break 2): Tuesday lunch (break 2) Fitness Suite (all years) Fitness Suite (all years) Basketball (Y7-9 in the Sports Hall) Tuesday after school: untill 4.30/4.45 Monday after school: until 4.30/4.45 Cross-country/running club (all years) Girls Netball (Y10-13) Girls Netball (Y8/9) Girls Football (all years) Boys Football (Y8) Boys Rugby (all years) GCSE Girls Trampolining Y9 Boys Football Fitness Suite (all years) Academy Football training (Y12/13) Academy Football training (Y12/13) Wednesday after school until 4.30/4.45 Netball fixtures (certain pre-arranged dates) Academy Football fixtures Sports Leaders club (dates to be confirmed)
Friday lunch (break 2) Fitness Suite (all years) Friday after school until 4.30/4.45 Fitness suite (All Years)
Thursday lunch (break 2) Basketball (Y10-13 in the Sports Hall) Thursday after school untill 4.30/4.45 Boys Football (Y7) Boys Football (Y10) Boys Football (Y11) Girls Netball (Y7 + Y8/9 development club) Fitness Suite (All Years)
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LIBRARY OPENING HOURS Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm Friday 8am - 4pm
BUZZ BOOKS The books have arrived! All our Year7 students will soon be receiving their Bookbuzz choices. We subscribe to the scheme to promote a love of reading amongst our students and it is part of our 'Reading Matters' philosophy at AHCC. The most popular choices from the selection were: 13 Hours by Narinder Dhami An Eagle in the Snow by Michael Morputgo A River of Ink by Helen Dennis Petunia Perry and the Case of the Ugly Pigeon by Pamela Butchart All 12 titles are available to borrow from the library. To find out more about the books on offer, log onto http://www.bookbuzz.org.uk/
LIBRARY INFORMATION Borrowing Books Years 7 - 11 can borrow 2 books for 2 weeks Year 12 & 13 3 books for 3 weeks. YEAR 7 AND 8 ENGLISH HOMEWORK PROJECTS We have an extensive display of books that will support our Year7 and 8 students with this term's English homework projects. Please see Ms Sinclair in the Library if you need help.
LIBRARY ACTIVITIES Wednesday Break 1 - Lego Club Friday Break 2 - Games Club, including Chess. Other activities will be starting as the term progresses more information will be sent out via form tutors.
OVERDUE BOOKS Please search for any overdue school library books at home and send them in. It doesn't matter how long they've been gathering dust!
Friday 21 Oct 2016 Friday Friday 2518 Nov Nov 2016 2016
RECOMMENDED READ Author of the Month for November is Annabel Pitcher This week's recommended read is: Silence is Goldfish When a teenage girl decides to stop speaking, the people around her are very much on the outside, looking in‌ Silence is Goldfish is the story of an unconventional teenage protagonist, Tessa, who had, until recently, led a comfortable life with supportive friends and a happy family. She was unperturbed by her uniqueness until she discovered something that changed everything: her father is not her real father. Tessa’s decision to suddenly stop speaking begins as a kind of protest but as her silence affects all those around her, and as it forces her to reconsider how she sees herself, it becomes the catalyst for a journey of self-discovery that is by turns hilarious and deeply moving. As Tessa traverses a world of cyber-bullying, unpredictable adults, newly acquired self-awareness and further unexpected revelations, all without uttering a word (except for the secrets she whispers to a goldfish torch she names Mr. Goldfish), we champion this strong, unusual yet utterly-familiar girl. Sometimes, she learns, saying nothing can have the greatest impact of all.
ACCELERATED READER A reminder for parents of Year 7 & 8 students. Our KS3 students all use the Accelerated Reader Programme which involves the completion of a reading test to establish a reading level so that students can read appropriate books. After reading the books students can complete a quiz on the book to assess their knowledge and comprehension of the story. Students collect rewards for quizzing and the number of books they read, as well as progress made. If students read their own books or borrow them from a public library, they can check the level of the book and if it has a quiz attached by entering the details on http:// www.arbookfind.co.uk/UserType.aspx If you have any questions about the reading programme, please feel free to contact the Librarian, Ms Sinclair or your child's English teacher.
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Forthcoming PTA events 2016-2017
Christmas afternoon tea for East Cheshire Hospice Monday 5th Dec (during the school day) Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the Lowry Tuesday 13th Dec Ice skating Saturday 21st Jan Harry Potter World W/C Monday 20th Feb (in our half term) (siblings and parents welcome- going on the train from Macclesfield) Bowling / laser quest - Saturday 25th March Splash Landings - Saturday 22nd April (children need to be able to swim) Chester Zoo Saturday 13th May Blackpool Pleasure Beach Saturday 17th June Year 6 &7 Disco Friday 7th July For more info or to discuss individual needs please contact a.heaton@allhallows.org.uk Or pop in to see me in F21
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XCell Youth Group for fun with your friends! Rollerblading Disco and Pizza Friday 9 December 6:00 – 8:45pm £5 including skate hire, juice & pizza. Help available if you can’t rollerblade. We have booked a party area – please come along with your friends and enjoy! MAC Activity Centre, Goodall Street, Macclesfield, SK11 7BD Everyone at Secondary School welcome – bring your friends, meet up with old friends, make new friends. Next meetings: Fri 13 January – team games, St Alban’s Parish Centre Sat 21 January – ice-skating in Altrincham with All Hallows PTA Fri 10 February – trampolining at Energi, Handforth For more information contact Anna & Greg Hughes 01625 614406 xcellyouthgroup@gmail.com
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Fourth Week of Advent
Prayer & Reflection for Advent 2016
Saturday 17th / Sunday 18th December
Saint Alban’s Catholic Church, Sunday 18th December
Chester Road, Macclesfield, SK11 8DJ.
9.30am:
01625 423446
Mass with Jesse Tree & Little Church
Monday 19th December 7.00pm:
Penitential Mass
stalbanmacc@aol.com www.stalbanmacc.org.uk
Saturday 24th December – Christmas Eve
Father Peter Burke
12 noon: Mass preceded by Sacrament of Reconciliation
Father Paschal Ihesiaba
6.00pm:
Carol Service, prior to
6.30pm:
Vigil Mass for Christmas
11.30pm:
Carol Service, prior to
12mn:
Christmas Midnight Mass
Deacon György Zörényi The following are in addition to the usual Masses & Services First Week of Advent Saturday Nov 26th / Sunday 27th November
Sunday 25th December – Christmas Day 9.30am:
Christmas Mass
11.00am:
Christmas Mass
No evening Mass
At all Masses: Service of Light & Blessing of the Advent Wreath (list for lighting the candles on the notice board) Toy Sunday: We invite parishioners to bring unwrapped toys & games for under-privileged children.
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Greeting cards to victims of injustice – Parish Centre after all Masses. Monday 26th December
Saturday 26th November
9.30am:
Mass
10am to 3pm Readers/ Eucharistic Ministers Retreat
11.00am:
Parish Ramble
6.30pm: Mass followed by a Vigil of Light until 9.00pm.
Follow the Kings on their Journey Three Kings (in statue form) will travel around our parish from 26th December to 6th January on their way to visit the Infant Jesus on the feast of the Epiphany. Each evening at 7pm there will be a short prayer service in a different home in the parish.
Sunday 27th November 9.30am: led by Primary School and Little Church; all children are welcome to participate. Followed by….. Jesse Tree Symbol making and Family Advent Crafts in the Parish Centre
Tuesday 27th December:
Wednesday 30th November
CAFOD Fun Run
7pm: Mass, Exposition & Evening Prayer. Thursday 1st December Ladies’ Group Christmas meal
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Second Week of Advent rd
Saturday 3
Third Week of Advent th
Saturday 10th / Sunday 11th December
/ Sunday 4 December
At all Masses:
At all Masses:
Anointing on request MACC Gifts: We invite parishioners to bring non perishable
Renewal of commitment Catechists and Readers.
&
consecration
of
wrapped gifts suitable for homeless 16 to 18 year-olds.
Saturday 10th December 9.30am to 4.30pm: Day of Renewal rd
Sunday 3 December 9.30am:
Mass with Little Church and Jesse Tree
11.00am:
Mass with Anointing of the Sick
6.30pm:
Mass with Anointing of the Sick
8.15pm: Mass for Syro-Malabar Community Sunday 11th December 9.30am:
Mass with Little Church and Jesse Tree
3.30pm:
Christingle in Parish Centre and
4pm:
in Church. Please bring an orange.
Wednesday 7th December Monday Group Christmas lunch at Chesters
Wednesday 14th December
7pm:
7.00pm:
Healing Mass followed by Exposition
Thursday 8th December
Mass, Exposition and Evening Prayer
Thursday 15th December 6.00pm to 6.45pm: Carols round the Crib in the 7.00pm: Carol Service in Church led by St Alban’s Marketplace led by All Hallows Primary School. Everyone welcome. 7.30pm Carol Service in Church led by All Hallows. Everyone welcome.
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