Michaelmas Term

European Day of Languages - Prayer Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with You. Je vous salue, Marie pleine de grâce(s) ; Le Seigneur est avec vous. Blessed art you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Vous êtes bénie entre toutes les femmes et Jésus, le fruit de vos entrailles, est béni. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Sainte Marie, Mère de Dieu, Priez pour nous, pauvres pécheurs, Maintenant, et à l'heure de notre mort. Amen.

Do you shop at Morrison's Supermarket? We are collecting the Let's Grow vouchers once again so we can get some more equipment for the garden. Please pass these vouchers on to your child's tutor. A collection box is also in reception. Many thanks. Mr Blades

Friday 20th September 2013

Principal’s Surgery Parents / carers are invited to attend a Principal’s Surgery on the following date Thursday 3 October, 4pm - 5.30pm There is no appointment system so please be prepared to wait Two Principal’s Surgeries will take place each term

PARENTS AS PARTNERS: OUTDOOR WEAR As the weather gets colder, we ask the support of parents in ensuring that College policy is carried out regarding suitable coats, scarves and jumpers. Coats must be black, (rain jacket Yr7) and worn over a blazer. Smaller jackets or “hoodies‟ are not allowed. Scarves must be functional and not a “fashion style‟ scarf. Students should not wear scarves and coats in the main College buildings during the day.

Sixth Form Bursary Applications Letters have been issued to all Sixth Form students regarding the 16-19 Bursary Scheme. If you are eligible please make your application direct to Mrs Stirling in the Finance Office.

Sport Football U12s Boys vs Eaton Bank: Won 5-1 Goal Scorers: Liam Bennett (2), Edward Vitta, Harry Payne, Harry Massey Man of the Match: James U14s Boys vs Eaton Bank: Drew 2-2 Goal Scorers: Freddy Payne, Jack Bennett Man of the Match: Tom Cawley U18s Boys vs Queen Elizabeth Grammar School: Lost 4-1 Goal Scorer: Tom Priest Man of the Match: Kevin Wright U13s Girls vs Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews: 1-1 (Lost on penalties) Goal Scorer: Alice Wilkins

Disco Year 7 & 8 disco on Friday 27th September 6-8pm. Tickets £3. Tuck shop available. Please see your form tutor for a letter or Mrs Heaton in F21. Tickets must be purchased from the cash office.

Attendance Matters at All Hallows 99.00% 98.00%

Year 7 - 98.5% Year 8 - 96.5% Year 9 - 95.5% Year 10 - 96.1% Year 11 - 94.8%

97.00% 96.00% 95.00% 94.00% 93.00% 92.00% YEAR 7

YEAR 8

YEAR 9

YEAR 10

YEAR 11

The average for the week is 96.3% (down from 97.1% last week). Since 3rd September attendance has been 96.9%. We aim for 97%. Parents/carer are politely reminded to avoid absence unless it is absolutely necessary. Holidays will not be authorised from 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 Blades KS4 and Mr Diamond KS3), but in the vast majority of cases they will be unauthorised. Medical absence will continue to require medical proof and appointments should be made, where possible, outside of the College day. Please consider if a whole day of absence is absolutely necessary for medical appointments, or whether part of the day can be missed instead The link between attendance and achievement is well researched and documented and students should be aiming for an attendance rate of no les than 97% over the year. Thank you for your continued support with this important issue.

Calendar

Term

College Opens to Students

College Closes to Students

Michaelmas

Tuesday 3 September 2013 (Year 7, 12 and 13 in only) Wednesday 4 September 2013 (All students in)

Friday 18 October 2013

Christmas

Monday 28 October 2013

Thursday 19 December 2013

Epiphany

Monday 6 January 2014

Friday 14 February 2014

Easter

Wednesday 26 February 2014

Friday 4 April 2014

Whitsun

Wednesday 23 April 2014

Thursday 22 May 2014

Trinity

Monday 2 June 2014

Tuesday 22 July 2014

The following are the dates for training days in 2013-14. Students are not required to attend on these days. Monday 24 February 2014 Tuesday 25 February 2014 Tuesday 22 April 2014 Friday 23 May 2014 Wednesday 23 July 2014