All Hallows Catholic College Newsletter Christmas Term
Friday 15th November 2013
YEAR 7 AND 9 PARENT CONSULATION DAY 21 NOVEMBER 2013 PRAYER FOR THE WEEK Prayer for Prisons Week (Nov 17 - 23) Lord, you offer freedom to all people. We pray for those in prison. Break the bonds of fear and isolation that exist. Support with your love prisoners and their families and friends, prison staff and all who care. Heal those who have been wounded by the activities of others, especially the victims of crime. Help us to forgive one another, to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly together with Christ in His strength and in His Spirit, now and every day. Amen.
Teaching staff would like to see parents of all Y7 and Y9 students on this day. Your engagement and partnership is much appreciated and is essential to your child's well being and academic success. Students are expected to attend appointments with their parent(s)/carer(s) in full college uniform on this day. Thank you to the 315 parents who have booked so far. We now have 55 appointments to be made for Year 7 and 47 appointments to be made for Year 9. Please book your appointments now at
https://portal.allhallows.org.uk/ COMMUNITY MASS is held at All Hallows Chapel every Friday 9am-9.45am, Parents/Carers/Parishioners ALL ARE WELCOME!
SPECIALISM SUCCESS OF THE WEEK HAVING FUN AND RAISING MONEY FOR OUR INDIA PROJECT Sixth Form students from All Hallows Sixth Form attended College in Fancy Dress last week to raise money for The Clinic and Community Centre the College have built in Varasanadu in India. Students raised almost £500. Assistant Principal Michelle Garvey and Year Leader David Howells each donated prizes for the best 'Home made costume'. First Prize went to Joe Burns Yr 12, with second prize to the glamorous grannies Chloe Levett Smith and Katie McGuigan Yr 13.
Business students at All Hallows have been given the opportunity to compete in a Social Media Project with a genuine prospect of creating media pieces for Peaks and Plains Housing Trust. Students have until February to come up with various animations/clips that Peaks and Plains could use for their media campaign. This is coupled with a prize valued up to £100 for the best campaign work and a runner-up prize. Miss Sophie Lewis, Resident Involvement Officer with Peaks and Plains visited All Hallows last week to launch this enterprise project which will be led by Mr J Steed.
PARENTS AS PARTNERS: SOCKS A reminder to parents about socks! Socks should be BLACK. When worn with skirts they should reach to knee height. We welcome the support of our parents in ensuring that our young people are dressed appropriately at College. Full details of the College uniform requirements can be found on the Parent section of the College website.
YEAR LEADER "DROP IN SURGERIES” Year Learning Leader "Drop In Surgeries" will be run on the following times and dates: Sixth Form - Thursday 21 November 2013 between 8am to 9.30am with Mrs Garvey or Mr Howells This session is available for parents to meet with Mrs Garvey or Mr Howells to discuss any issues as regards Sixth Form students, enquiries about the application process for Sixth Form, including subject choice. It is a also a good opportunity to discuss any questions about Higher Education. Year 7 and Year 8 - Friday 22 November 2013 between 8.30 am and 9.30 am with Mrs Moffat and Mr Parke Year 9 - Friday 13 December 2013 between 9.00 am and 10.30 am with Mrs Moulsdale Year 11 - Tuesday 7 January 2014 between 2.00 pm and 3.00 pm with Mrs Williams Year 10 - Thursday 9 January 2014 between 12.00 noon and 1.00 pm with Mrs Remfry Any further questions please contact Mr Howells via email d.howells@allhallows.org.uk 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.
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 19 November, 9am - 10am Tuesday 3 December, 3.30pm - 4.30pm There is no appointment system so please be prepared to wait