All Hallows Catholic College Newsletter Easter Term
PRAYER Lord Jesus, you freely showed your love by the gift of your body and blood. We pray that as we wait to celebrate your glorious resurrection, the glory that is Easter, we look for you Lord, the light of the world, in all the people we meet. Amen. EXAM TIP– DO YOU WANT TO UP YOUR MARKS BY 5% Then brush up on your spelling so that you don’t lose marks. Ask an adult to check your class and revision notes for spelling mistakes and to write up a list of correct spelling mistakes and to write up a list of correct spellings. Learning and quiz yourself on 5-10 spellings each day. GSCE AND A LEVEL COUNTDOWN 38 Days until Monday the 12th May 2014, the date of the first exams. SPECIALISM SUCCESS Congratulations to George Tyldesley in year 9 who is top of the whole school leader board for Vocab Express with 16530 points. George is on line to exceed his target in French showing the difference learning vocabulary can make.
Friday 4th April 2014
EXAMS Friday 23/05/14 INSET DAY EXAMS Please be advised that the following GCE/GCSE exams will be taking place on the above date. GCE (AS) CHEM1 @ 9.00 am GCE (AS) 6RS02 @13.00 pm (Ethics and Philosophy Paper 2) GCSE (Year 11) Drama Unit 3 @13.00 pm GCSE (Year 11) History Unit 2 @ 9.00 am Dates and times are set by the exam boards and cannot be re-arranged by the college. Students taking these courses are therefore expected to attend their exams on this date in school uniform or business dress. School buses will be arranged for students concerned. Parents/Guardians please complete transport requirements slips and return to Form Tutor/ Reception/Exams Office. Thank you. Exam Results Days - August 2014 Thursday 14th August 2014 8:30am - 10:30am A2 Results (Year 13) 11:00am - 12:30am AS Results (Year 12) Thursday 21st August 2014 10:00am - 12:00 noon - GCSE Results (Y11 only)
YEAR LEADER "DROP IN SURGERIES” Year 10 Thursday 24 April 2014 between 12.00 and 1.00 pm with Mrs Remfry. Year 9 Friday 25 April between 9.00 am and 10.00 am with Mrs Moulsdale 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. Future dates for other year groups will be confirmed shortly.
PRAISE FOR YEAR 7 FROM MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY Dr Rosa Archer, Team Leader for the Post Graduate teacher training course commented on the day the Year 7 students spent at the University: 'The day was a big success and I am writing to congratulate the children ( and their teachers ) for their impeccable behaviour. They all got stuck into the activities with enthusiasm and I feel they gained a lot from the day. It was refreshing to see how many potentially good mathematicians you have at All Hallows.' Thanks were also expressed to Mr Slobodian for 'organising such a big and impressive event.' EASTER GRADE BOOSTER CLASSES , MARCH-MAY The College is open on the following dates in Spring to offer the following: 10am-2pm Monday 7 April - French AS/A2, Psychology AS, Chemistry AS/A2, French GCSE, Maths GCSE, English GCSE, Health and Social Care GCSE, Science BTEC, Drama GCSE, Further Maths, AS, BTEC YR12, Geography GCSE, German AS, German GCSE and Spanish AS Tuesday 8 April - French AS/A2, Psychology A2, German GCSE, Health and Social Care GCSE, Food Technology GCSE, Drama GCSE, Product Design GCSE, BTEC Yr12, Geography GSCE, French GCSE, French GCSE, German AS and Spanish AS Wednesday 9 April - English Catch Up Year 7, Product Design GCSE and BTEC Yr12 Tuesday 15 April - Maths Catch Up Year 7. Saturday 10 May - RECC GCSE, History GCSE. Saturday 17 May - History GCSE. Please click here for the Grade Booster Timetable (Please note you must be logged into the College website for this link to work).