Year 7 Handbook 2018-2019

Year 7 Parent Handbook Academic Year 2018—2019

A place where young people are encouraged to ‘Aspire not to have more, but to be more’ within a framework of Catholic Christian teaching and values.

Outstanding…2011 & 2014 | Outstanding in All Areas

All are welcome in this place...

Congratulations to all of the pupils from the following schools who have been successful in gaining places at All Hallows Catholic College for admission in September 2017.

Christ the King Catholic and Church of England Primary School St Alban’s Catholic Primary School St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School Saint Mary’s Catholic Primary School St Paul’s Catholic Primary School Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Saint Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School Saint Mary’s Primary School (Derbyshire) St Mary’s Catholic Primary School (Marple Bridge) St Peters RC Primary School Adlington Primary School Ash Grove Academy Astbury St Mary’s Church of England Primary School Bollington Cross Church of England Primary School Bollington St John’s Church of England Primary School Dean Valley Community Primary School Disley Primary School Gawsworth Primary School Harpur Hill Primary School Hollinhey Primary School Ivy Bank Primary School Marlborough Primary School Mossley Church of England Primary School Parkroyal Community School Puss Bank Primary School Rainow Primary School The Quinta Primary School The Wilmslow Academy Upton Priory Primary School Vernon Primary School Wincle Church of England Primary School

‘Spiritual, moral, social and cultural education is outstanding. It is an integral part of the culture of the College and plays a major part in students feeling well prepared for the next phase of their education and for life 02 in modern Britain.’ - OfSTED 2014

Contents 03 Welcome

25 -26 Biometrics Across the College

05 College Mission Statement

27—30 Advice for Parents

06 Partnership Covenant

31– 32 Policies

07 Tutor Groups

33 –34 ICT Policy

08 Pastoral Care

35 Term Dates

09 - 15 Getting Ready for the New Term

37 Safeguarding

16 Additional Needs

38 Governors and Trustees

17 Sex and Relationship Education

18 Commonly Used Prayers 19 Attendance and Punctuality 20 -22 College Uniform 23 College Restaurant and Café

40 Policies

41 Term Dates 42 College Map Enclosed Sheets: Signature Page

24 Parental Gateway

Contact and Useful Information All Hallows Catholic College Brooklands Avenue Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 8LB Telephone: 01625 426138 General E-mail: admin@allhallows.org.uk Website: www.allhallows.org.uk Child’s Form Tutor Your child’s form tutor is your first point of contact with the College: Name: …………………………………………………………………

Email: …………………………………………………………………

Parental Gateway Login Username:…………………………..

Password:…………………………… https://portal.allhallows.org.uk

E-Learning Logins Mymaths Username:…………………………..

Password:…………………………… www.mymaths.co.uk

Accelerated Reader Username:……………………………..

Password:……………………………….

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A Warm Welcome to All Hallows Congratulations on securing a place for your child at All Hallows Catholic College. This is a wonderful time for your son or daughter to be joining All Hallows as we continue to provide an outstanding faith-inspired education with a unique emphasis on traditional Christian values, success for all, and modern approaches to teaching and learning. We promise to work with you to help your child strive for excellence and ‘Aspire not to have more but to be more’ (Oscar Romero).

Following on from our second OfSTED outstanding inspection in December 2014, we have continued to strive for excellence in our aim to become a world-class place for learning and in the development of human character. We became a voluntary academy in January 2013 and this new identity as a publicly funded independent school marked a new phase in the ongoing renewal of our remarkably successful Catholic College. The College is also at the heart of a successful and growing group of schools in The Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic Academy Trust.

OfSTED commented on our successful approach to teaching and learning which enables students to make rapid progress. We hope that you will come to understand our methodology which embeds deep learning and nurtures the values of honourable purpose, respect, compassion, co-operation and stewardship and the skills of critical thinking, selfreliance and creativity.

Your child is joining a College which has developed and showcases the very best practice in teaching and learning and supports other schools within the wider education system to improve. All Hallows is a National Teaching School and has established the Romero Teaching School Alliance to train teachers, raise standards and develop leadership in schools. Our students are our best ambassadors regularly explaining to visitors what makes learning at All Hallows successful for them. Being an outward facing College means that we constantly re-evaluate our own practice and aim for excellence in everything we do.

Our unique approach to education for the whole child means we have a strong emphasis on personalising learning and making every day interesting and a stimulus for learning. This is underpinned by our character as a Catholic Academy and by our specialisms; business and ethical enterprise, languages and the international dimension, the College farm and outdoor learning activities.

All Hallows is now the College of choice not only for our traditional Catholic community, but also for many more parents seeking our special ethos and culture of success. This has led to a special relationship with many primary schools in the area, and especially those schools with a faith based ethos.

The culture of success at All Hallows is built on a secure partnership with parents who have made an active choice for our College. As a Church school we are enriched by the fact that we draw our students from many geographical areas and are not simply a local comprehensive drawing children from one locality.

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valued. In this respect we take equal pleasure in educating children from all backgrounds and with all types of needs, helping each child to reach their unique potential.

As parents, you will be reassured by the fact that we set clear behavioural boundaries for our young people and actively teach values. This has led to high standards of conduct and a sense of being a community and a family. The ‘dress for success’ emphasis in the wearing of uniform and the refusal to accept a fashion or make-up culture, have led to a focused, business-like and respectful learning environment. As new (or several time) parents of our students we ask that you continue to support College policy and ensure that your child is an excellent ambassador for All Hallows both on and off the campus.

I trust you will find this Year 7 Parent Handbook useful in that it is designed to give you key information.

A warm welcome to our community!

Mr P Nickson | July 2018 Acting Principal

‘Senior leaders, led by the Principal and governors, have established a culture of high expectations, integrity and ambition within the College. - OfSTED 2014

Meet the New Principal.

Mr Tim Beesley, currently Head teacher of St James’ Catholic High School, a very successful 11-16 school in Stockport, has been appointed as our new Principal. He will take up his post for the start of the new academic year on the 1st September 2018.

With a proven track record in school improvement, Mr Beesley is keen to lead our outstanding Catholic College maintaining excellent standards and making a difference in the wider education system, by working closely with the Romero Teaching School Alliance, the Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic Academy Trust and the wider community the College serves. There is no doubt that the governors are fully convinced of Mr Beesley’s ability to build on what has been already achieved and take All Hallows from strength to strength.

Mr Beesley said, ‘I am delighted to have been offered the position of Principal at All Hallows, whilst it has been a difficult decision for me to leave my current school, the prospect of leading this outstanding 11-18 Catholic College and Teaching School, is incredibly exciting. I would like to thank the governors and the Trust for the opportunity.'

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Our Mission Statement and Values

‘Aspire not to have more but to be more Archbishop Oscar Romero All Hallows Catholic College is committed to embracing Christian values and showing honourable purpose in daily living and learning. We are inspired by the words and actions of Jesus Christ, wanting to make learning in our community a personal encounter with God and a preparation for life in all its fullness. Our core values are:

Honourable Purpose We have faith in God and each other and act with integrity, ‘aspiring not to have more but to be more’. We show honourable purpose in all we do, taking responsibility for our actions by being reliable, honest, respectful, trustworthy and telling the truth.

‘I have come that you may have life and have it to the full’—John 10:10

Respect We welcome and show respect for the dignity and diversity of every person. It is our belief that ‘Every Child and Everyone Matters’ to God because we are created in ‘His image and likeness’.

‘God created humankind in this image, in the image of God he created them.’—Gen 1:27

Compassion We show we love God and our neighbour by ‘treating each other in the way we would like to be treated ourselves’, and paying goodness forward with acts of kindness and charity.

Compassion means we are humble and believe in being fair, showing forgiveness and allowing reconciliation.

‘Treat others as you would like people to treat you’—Luke 6:31

Co-operation We co-operate with God and each other to build community and a sense of pride in belonging within our College, our neighbourhood and in our world. We co-operate by ‘living simply, sustainably and in solidarity’ with all members of the human family and especially those who are poor.

‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind and love your neighbour as yourself’—Luke 10:27

Stewardship We are accountable to God and each other. We show we ‘love God and our neighbour as ourselves’ by being good stewards of our gifts, talents and resources. We believe it is our duty to support everyone to reach their full potential in sustainable communities and to protect our world for future generations.

‘Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace—Peter 4.10 06 ...Our Mission Statement and Values

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Our Partnership Covenant We rely on the commitment and support of all parents to make this partnership work. We often run events to support this partnership and are always open to new ideas and feedback so please contact us whenever you feel the need to.

This is a summary of the Home-College agreement that Form Tutors, Parents and Students are asked to sign up to in the College Planner. We know how important it is to build partnerships with parents. This builds strength in our community and supports students in their development, spirituality and learning.

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provide a safe and stimulating College life, based on Gospel values celebrate the achievements of students and inform parents contact parents with problems regarding attendance, punctuality, equipment and behaviour support parents in ensuring the College uniform is worn contact parents when we use our legal right to place a student in an after College detention send home two academic reviews and a written report each year in addition to a verbal subject report at Parent’s Consultation Day let parents know of any concerns we have about their child’s work, progress or behaviour insist all students observe our behaviour policy meet the requirements of students with Special Needs within resources available set and mark homework as appropriate keep parents informed about College activities through letters, newsletters, emails, texts and notices

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be aware that All Hallows has been established by the Catholic Church to provide students with access to the National Curriculum and access to the Catholic faith in order to develop his or her understanding and practice of the teachings of Jesus and the Church ensure our child goes to College regularly and on time ensure our child wears the full College uniform see our child is properly equipped for lessons support College policies regarding behaviour ensure homework set in College is completed take an active interest in our child’s College life attend Parent’s Consultation Days be involved with Parent Teacher Association events where possible communicate to the College information which may affect our child

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remember that All Hallows is a Catholic College and that I should take advantage of all the opportunities offered to develop my spiritual nature as well as my learning. I should “aspire not to have more but to be more” adhere to the College rules and behave correctly 07 ...Partnership Covenant

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attend College every day unless I am ill wear all the College uniform correctly and with pride make sure my books and equipment are ready in my bag each night for College the next day do my best in all my lessons and follow each teacher's requests present my work neatly taking pride in my writing and my ideas, and always try to improve on my achievements respect other students and all the people who work here; complete my homework on time make sure my parents and teachers are aware of messages in my Student Planner make sure all letters sent from my home or my College are delivered the same day behave properly on my way to and from College whether walking or on a bus uphold our 5 College values: HONOURABLE PURPOSE, RESPECT, COMPASSION, CO-OPERATION AND STEWARDSHIP

Tutor Groups and Key Pastoral Staff Your child will be placed in a Form Tutor Group. There are seven tutor groups in Year 7. Each group is named after a House Patron, a well-known Catholic Christian who, as a witness to the Gospel, encourages us in our faith.

Students may use a confidential email address to report worries and concerns regarding bullying to a senior teacher. The email address is bullying@allhallowslearning.co.uk Students are positively encouraged to talk to their form tutor and Year Learning Leader about bullying. The College takes a strong stand on bullying when it is reported.

Key Pastoral Staff Year 7 Learning Leader Miss S Thomason s.thomason@allhallows.org.uk Assistant Principal Mr M Blades m.blades@allhallows.org.uk Assistant Principal Mrs S Marshall s.marshall@allhallows.org.uk

My Childs Form Tutor My Child belongs to Form 7 ……………………………………

The Tutor’s name is: ……………………………………

The Tutor’s e-mail address is: ……………………………….@allhallows. org.uk

SENCO Mr B Mercer b.mercer@allhallows.org.uk 08 ...Pastoral Care

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Pastoral Care The Principal is assisted in the planning and delivery of pastoral care at All Hallows by a team which includes the Senior Leadership Team, Year Learning Leaders, Form Tutors, Pastoral Support Assistants and a Family Support Worker.

Form Tutors are the first point of contact at the College and will deal with the majority of questions or concerns that may arise. For more serious issues, the Year Learning Leader is there to support you and your child both in terms of their academic progress and for any serious pastoral issues which may develop.

Please get in touch with your child’s Form Tutor or Year Learning Leader either by phone, e-mail, letter or a note in your child’s Student Planner.

The pastoral staff should be kept informed about illness, absence, dental or medical appointments, or any change in home circumstances.

The College has seven form groups in Year 7, each of which has its own patron. The nine forms are: St Teresa of Avila [A] St Ambrose Barlow [B] St Margaret Clitherow [C] St John Fisher [F] St Thomas More [M] Blessed John Henry Newman [N] Blessed Oscar Romero [R] St Catherine of Siena [S] St Margaret Ward [W]

PASTORAL SUPPORT FOR YEAR 7 FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER Mrs P Shatwell YOUR CHILD’S FORM TUTOR YEAR LEARNING LEADER Miss S Thomason ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Mrs S Marshall Contact the College as soon as possible if you have a concern. If you would like to see a member of staff please telephone or email to make an appointment, to make sure the member of staff is not teaching.

Students can earn Merit Plus points for their houses throughout the year, which not only attract personal recognition, but also contribute to competitive totals for each House and through sponsorship pay forward a donation to the College social enterprise, building a clinic in Southern India.

Parents and students are encouraged to follow the order of contact detailed here for any concerns or issues unless there is a serious or major concern that requires urgent assistance.

‘ The care shown to my children at All Hallows has been second to none, thank you to you all’ - Year 7 Parent 09 ...Pastoral Care

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Students: Getting Ready for the New Term First Day On the first day of the Michaelmas term only Year 7 and the Sixth Form students attend College. This gives them the opportunity to settle in and navigate their way around the building.

The day is spent mainly with their Form Tutors, engaged in team building activities, receiving their timetables and getting used to College routines.

Building a Community of Learners Your child’s induction to our College community will involve several enrichment activities which we believe help all our Year 7 students settle into life at the College. One of the main activities is the one-day retreat at the Marist Centre in Manchester, which each of the forms attend with their form tutor during September.

Students benefit hugely from this experience educationally, socially and spiritually. They share their experience with you as parents at the Service of Welcome early in the Michaelmas term.

Timings for the College Day Mon 1 (Registration) 8.45-9.00am 2 9.00-10.20am 3 10.20-11.40am

Tue 1 (Registration) 8.45-9.00am 2 9.00-10.20am 3 10.20-11.40am

Break/Lunch 1 11.40-12.20pm

Break/Lunch 1 11.40-12.20pm

4 12.20-1.40pm

4 12.20-1.40pm

Break/Lunch 2 1.40-2.10pm

Break/Lunch 2 1.40-2.20pm

5 2.10-3.30pm

5 2.10-3.30pm

Wed

2 9.30-10.50am

Thu 1 (Registration) 8.45-9.00am 2 9.00-10.20am 3 10.20-11.40am

Fri 1 (Registration) 8.45-9.00am 2 9.00-10.20am 3 10.20-11.40am

Break/Lunch 1 10.50-11.20am

Break/Lunch 1 11.40-12.20pm

Break/Lunch 1 11.40-12.20pm

4 12.20-1.40pm

4 12.20-1.40pm

Break/Lunch 2 12.40-1.25pm

Break/Lunch 2 1.40-2.20pm

Break/Lunch 2 1.40-2.20pm

4 1.25-2.45pm

5 2.10-3.30pm

5 2.10-3.30pm

1 (Registration) 8.45-9.30am

3 11.20-12.40pm

Students need to be on the campus by 8.40am at the latest.

Most lessons are timetabled as 80 mins and students move to class during natural breaks.

Print-outs of time tables with subjects and rooms are issued in September. Students copy their personal class timetable into their student planner. They will also receive a homework timetable.

A full choice of food and snacks are available in the Restaurant and CafĂŠ during both breaks.

There are many extra-curricular clubs running during the break times and after College.

Students will be given the opportunity to express interest in the clubs they wish to join at the Induction Day. All students are expected to take part in at least one extra-curricular activity.

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Getting Ready for the College Day You can help your child get ready for the College day by: Checking their planner for any messages and signing it once a week.

Making sure your Parent Pay account has money on it for food and refreshments during the day.

Remember the College restaurant is cashless.

Ensuring they have a space on a shelf or desk where their exercise and text books are kept.

Making a copy of the timetable and sticking it to the wall or desk.

Helping them pack their bag properly and removing anything that is not needed for the following day.

Ensuring they pack their PE kit in a separate bag and only take it to College on days when they have PE. Checking their front inside pocket for any letters you should have been given!

Having their uniform ready to avoid a rush in the morning, including a reusable water bottle with 700-800ml capacity.

Making sure they get to sleep at a reasonable time and do not play on computers, watch TV, or use their phone when they should be sleeping.

‘The ethos of All Hallows is one that we share and we thoroughly endorse their values’ - Year 7 Parent

Making sure they eat breakfast or have breakfast in the College restaurant.

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Being Equipped for Learning

A check-list for September Tick Items Pencil case with pen (plus spare), pencil, ruler, eraser Calculator, protractor, set square and compass English dictionary* Language translation dictionary (French-English / Spanish-English / German-English / Mandarin-English/ Latin/English appropriate to language studied)* Design Technology apron (obtained in College) Student Planner (issued by College in September)

Students should have this basic equipment for learning.

*Please note that dictionaries will be available to purchase on the Year 6 Parents’ Evening. Prices start from £5.

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Understanding the Year 7 Curriculum Subjects The formal curriculum is organised into subjects: English, Mathematics, Religious Education and Catholic Citizenship, Science, Languages, PE, Performing Arts, History, Geography, Computer Science, Art Design, Technology and Enterprise. In addition to this, there is an extensive curriculum outside the classroom in music, drama, dance, sports and outdoor enterprise.

Assessment Assessment takes place three or four times a year in every subject and this information is used to make sure students are in appropriate teaching groups. You will receive regular reports. The online parental gateway gives real time information.

Targets and Ability Setting Students are issued with targets for the year and Key Stage. These are based on their KS2 levels and derived from the Fischer Family Trust data. Students should aim to match or better their target by the end of the year. Student’s progress towards target is tracked in their exercise books by means of a ‘flight path’. Students are placed into a half year made up of around a hundred students and then grouped into four ability sets for English, Mathematics, Science, RE, Humanities, Music and Computer Science.

Key Stage 3 Key Stage 3 at All Hallows lasts two years and provides a solid foundation and preparation for accredited lines of learning, which begin in Year 9. An annual award ceremony recognizes and rewards student attainment and effort.

Spiritual Development Religious, moral and spiritual development is nurtured across the whole curriculum, in RECC, residential retreats, away days, assemblies, form prayers, liturgies and social enterprise.

Extra-curricular All Year 7 students join one or more extra-curricular activities, which are advertised in early September. Every subject makes a contribution and the programme is displayed on the website and information screens around the College.

Art Design Technology and Enterprise: A core programme of study in Art Design Technology and Enterprise develops students' skills and entrepreneurship. Students design products and set up their own mini businesses. They reflect on the ethical issues around trade justice and profit. They develop skills in managing finances.

Languages: Student will study a core language in year 7, which for nearly all students will be the language they have studied in primary school. In addition to this they will have taster course in each of the four other languages we offer at All Hallows. Languages taught at All Hallows are French, German, Spanish, Mandarin and Latin.

Rural Enterprise: All students experience learning outside the classroom in the College grounds, farm and market gardens. There are also many clubs and volunteering opportunities such as the Core Group (apple tree planting), Spade Brigade (gardening), Bee Keeping and Animal Care (College Farm).

‘The curriculum is a real strength of the college. It is designed to meet the needs of students, ensure rapid progression for them, prepare them for the next phase in heir education or training and it also ensures that they are prepared for life in modern Britain.’

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TEEP Learning Model Teachers are reflective and eager to share their professional practice, they work hard to make lessons inspirational and relevant to students’ interests and experiences.

Our unique model for teaching and learning expresses our values and ensures effective teaching, which fully engages learners.

The Teacher Effectiveness Enhancement Programme (TEEP) model draws on significant educational research that has identified what is required of teachers and of learners in order for them to gain the best learning outcomes possible.

The model, represented in the graphic is made up of three significant components each with important elements that are connected but need to be recognised individually for their contribution to the teaching and learning process.

The model includes a six-phase learning cycle (in the centre), which is built on what we know about effective learning. The stages of learning are shared with students so they can reflect on how to improve their own learning.

All Hallows Catholic College is the only TEEP Champion School (SSAT) in the country and staff from here regularly deliver training in other schools nation wide. In addition Head Teachers and other staff visit us to see our excellent practice in action.

All Hallows has recently been designated as a National Teaching School to share our skills and knowledge with other schools. ...TEEP Learning Model

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Coping with Homework Students in Year 7 are expected to complete between 60 and 90 minutes of homework per night, with an allocation of 30 minutes per subject. No more than three subjects are allocated per night.

Lesson and Homework timetables are issued in September and can be found on the website. Homework is set and tracked on-line using “Show My Homework”. Parents and students will be issued with a login.

The College library is available for students to use at breaks and lunchtime and is open before and after College every day.

Students should learn how to REVISE for assessments and examinations following the advice and information given to them by their teachers. Revision is a study skill which should be considered an essential aspect of homework and carried out correctly will enable students to reach their targets.

Supporting your Child’s Learning Here are 10 handy hints by popular request

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Agree times with your child when they will do their homework. Check to see if their homework is rushed or lasting for the recommended amounts of time.

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The Student Planner All students are provided with a free planner at the start of the academic year. We ask students to record their homework here and staff often use the planner as a way to communicate messages to parents. Please do keep a regular eye on the planner. Inside it you will find plenty of useful information. Students can also earn merits that are recorded in the planner and keep track of their academic performance.

Students record homework and date due.

Form Tutor signs the planner weekly

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Additional Needs Additional Needs Students The College follows the current Special Educational Needs Code of Practice (2015) by the DfE, and uses the same definition of special educational needs i.e. Students have special educational needs if they have a learning difficulty that calls for special educational provision to be made for them. The College recognises that provision for students with special educational needs is the responsibility of the whole College and that all teachers are teachers of students with special educational needs.

The aims of the special educational needs policy are: • To enable students with special educational needs to have their needs met • To take into account the views of the students with special educational needs • To encourage good communication with parents of children with special educational needs • To facilitate full access to a broad, balanced and relevant education, including the National Curriculum, for students with special educational needs. Some students receive additional support from a Teaching Assistant in the classroom. Some students may have a modified curriculum.

Departments ensure classroom organisation, teaching materials, teaching style and differentiation are such that all students, including those with special educational needs, can learn effectively.

All staff are regularly trained in SEND matters and there is a regular communication of student needs amongst key College personnel.

We have set up a key worker programme for students identified with additional needs. This is an identified member of support staff who acts as an 'advocate or expert' for the identified child. It has an impact on many levels but is very helpful in allowing students to identify a particular person with whom they can communicate their worries, issues, but also successes and achievements. The key worker role promotes sound communication as part of a good and very real partnership between home and College. It allows for immediate access to key staff, and the implementation of strategies that allow for the sound education of your child. It also helps facilitate sound transition across the key stages, and the transfer into secondary education that can be worrying for SEND students and their parents. We very much welcome contact with parents and see it as the best way to help our students achieve their best whilst they are with us.

Inclusion is central to the Christian ethos and we firmly believe in the promotion of an inclusive environment that allows all of our students a chance to succeed. Our most recent Ofsted inspection highlighted the success of our Inclusive practice, and we are accredited with the Inclusion Quality Mark and Dyslexia Quality Mark.

Whilst we recognise national programmes for Higher Achieving students, we believe all our students to be gifted and talented in many different ways. We ensure that everybody has access to excellence and that whilst there are many students who are identified as Higher Achieving, the learning of all students is given equal priority. As with all students, stretching and challenging tasks are provided for Higher Achieving students in their subjects, as well as extra-curricular classes and workshops. Their progress is monitored after every half term progress report.

‘All Hallows has a positive attitude towards all students not just the high achievers and encourages students to try their best.’

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Sex and Relationship Education Aims Enable all students to develop an awareness of and sensitivity to their own and others’ sexuality.

Give opportunities for all students to consider their own knowledge, attitudes and behaviour in the light of Gospel values so that they can make positive and informed choices.

Develop awareness of the sanctity of their human bodies as a unique creation in God’s image.

Enable the students to enjoy relationships based on mutual respect, dignity and responsibility free from any abuse.

Ensure that All Hallows Catholic College meets all statutory requirements.

Help and support our students through their physical, emotional and moral development.

Show how human relationship education is taught through Catholic Citizenship, Religious Education and Science and all aspects of the curriculum as part of moral education.

Emphasise the importance of working in partnership with the Church, Governors, parents and the wider community.

Address all sensitive matters in a professional and confidential manner.

Parental Partnership The sex education policy will be made available to parents when their child enters the College.

A parent has the right to withdraw their child from all or part of the planned programme.

Parents wishing to exercise that right are asked to make an appointment with the sex education team to discuss the issues but are under no obligation to do so.

Once a student has been withdrawn from one aspect of the programme they may not take part in any further sessions without written parental approval.

There will be an awareness raising event for parents regarding Sex and Relationships Education evening on 30 November 2017, (TBC) in the College Hall, presented by members of the RECC and Science faculties.

‘The outstanding quality of teaching enables students to make rapid progress in almost all subjects throughout the College. Teachers use appropriate strategies to develop students’ self-confidence in their ability to learn.’ - Ofsted 2014 18 ...Sex and Relationship Education

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Commonly Used Prayers The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, Who art in Heaven, Hallowed by Thy Name, Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth, as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who have trespassed against us, And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord is with thee.

Blessed art thou amongst women, And blessed is the fruit of Thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners now And at the hour of our death.

Amen.

College Morning Prayer O God, Our Father, Whose love has made us all one family in Christ, Into Your hands with Him, We commend our lives.

May He live in us and work through us In all we do today through the power of the Holy Spirit dwelling in our lives.

Amen.

At The End of The Day Loving God, I thank you for having given me life, and for having made me to know, love, and serve you all the days of my life and for eternity.

I thank you for my faith and for the day that I am completing.

I ask your pardon for any hurt I may have caused, or anything I have left undone that I should have done.

I resolve to make tomorrow a better day.

Be with me as I live out the rest of today and return to my home and family. Amen.

Students and staff are also encouraged to reflect on a spiritual theme everyday.

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Attendance and Punctuality The College positively encourages attendance. The link between attendance, academic achievement and future success are well known and regularly communicated to students.

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Full attendance is highly recommended but the College does understand that, on occasions, a student may have to be absent. We request notice in advance where possible of any absence through the absence line by phoning the main switchboard. This would include attendance at funerals or other events. Absence through illness should be notified with a phone call on the first day on the absence line. This may have to be followed, in some cases, with medical evidence and daily phone call updates.

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If a student has a medical / dental appointment during the College day, they must produce their appointment card or a note from their parent / carer. Students should sign out at the Student Office (found in the Science corridor) prior to leaving College and sign back in on their return. If the student has an early appointment, prior to College starting or if they are not returning to College after the appointment as it is late in the day, the parent / carer must inform College on the absence line.

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Holidays in term time must be avoided and will, in most cases, be classed as an unauthorised absence. Holiday requests should be made in writing, in advance, to the Principal.

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Students should aim for 100% attendance over a year. Attendance that falls under 97% will be closely monitored by pastoral staff as well as senior leaders and, where necessary, support from the Educational Welfare Service will be used. If our Family Support Worker can offer support in any way please let us know.

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Students should be in College by 8.40am each day. If a student is late arriving in College for any reason they must sign in at the Student Office. Persistent lateness can also result in the involvement of the Educational Welfare Officer as well as internal sanctions. Fixed Penalty Notices for poor attendance and punctuality are used in the College; however, we try to positively encourage attendance across all years.

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Parents should check our website for other key dates throughout the year.

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Any requests for leave of absence due to exceptional circumstances or for qualifying educational activity should be made to The Principal.

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Students achieving 100% attendance will receive certificates half termly. The College target for every student is a minimum of 97% attendance.

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Please be aware there will also be 3 Parental Consultation Days during the academic year where students may be required to work at home or to take part in activities out side of the College.

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College Uniform Parents, teachers and students work together to ensure that the highest possible standards are maintained in all areas of College life at All Hallows. A student’s willingness to wear the correct uniform accompanies an attitude to College, which usually maximises success in learning and personal development. It also indicates a family’s commitment to the values and ethos of the College, which is crucial to the growth and development of our young people.

There are a number of good reasons for having a College uniform: · It is a sign of commitment, pride and a badge of belonging to our College · It is a way of avoiding an expensive ‘fashion contest’ in College · It keeps young people focused on their studies · It stops differences emerging between ‘ those who have and those who have not’

All items of uniform are available from: Finesse, Mill Street, Macclesfield 01625 616986 MPA School Wear Online

The uniform, which is clearly described in the policy, is compulsory for all students. The Principal and his staff reserve the right to determine acceptable standards of dress and appearance with reference to this uniform policy. The aim is to help students learn that dress codes are a fact of life, and that ‘dressing for success’ is a good preparation for adult and working life.

All Hallows uniform is strictly enforced with rewards for students who ‘wear the correct uniform in the correct way’ and sanctions for those who refuse to conform. [See the Discipline for Learning Policy]. In rare cases where students arrive in College incorrectly dressed, parents will be contacted with a request to bring the correct items to College or there will be an expectation that loan items will be worn if available. Parents should provide their child with a written note if there is a good reason why (s)he is temporarily not wearing the full College uniform. In cases of hardship, parents or carers should contact their child’s Year Learning Leader for confidential advice.

It is expected that full College uniform is worn correctly during the College day and on journeys to and from College.

We are confident that our parents will always understand the need to support the College to make sure that our high standards of uniform are maintained. Please do not allow your child to persuade you to buy non-uniform items, as this will cause unnecessary expense and heartache. As the Principal has said on many occasions, it is vital that we as adults (College and parents working in partnership) help our children to grow and mature by setting clear boundaries of behaviour.

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GIRLS Blazer - Black with red lining and pre-embroidered College badges. Worn at all times in, around and to/from College.

Blouse - White College blouse with revere collar and embroidered logo on the collar. No tie is required.

Skirt - Tartan kilt in College colours. All skirts should be purchased below the knee to allow for growth.

OR Trousers - Black. Plain and tailored with a waist band and the College logo.

Shoes - Black, sturdy and low heeled. Please note that fabric shoes, pumps or boots are not acceptable.

Socks / Tights - Black knee length socks or plain black opaque tights. No other colours, no patterned tights.

Jumper - Plain mid-grey ‘V’ necked jumper with College badge (Y7&8). Plain black ‘V’ necked jumper with College badge (Y9-11). The jumper is compulsory for all year groups.

Rain Jacket - Black rain jacket with embroidered College badge (Y7-10). To be worn when necessary in cold weather over College blazer. This garment should be regarded as the overcoat. Rain jacket can be used for PE in adverse weather.

Y11 to wear a plain black coat that can be worn over the blazer in cold or wet weather. Coats should be removed on entry to the building.

College Bag - Bag bearing the College logos.

Scarf - Plain dark scarf. No fashion scarves. No football scarves, any caps or other headgear.

GIRLS PE UNIFORM PE Shorts - Black with embroidered College badge (loose style, not cycling shorts).

Polo Shirt - Red with collar and embroidered College badge.

Fleece Top - Black fleece with embroidered College badge. Worn for outdoor lessons in cold weather.

Track Pants - Black with College badge. Worn in cold weather.

PE Kit Bag – black with College logo.

Socks - Compulsory: white ankle socks Optional: Black/Red socks for football and hockey only.

Training Shoes - Mainly plain, white or black. Must be trainers, not canvas or boots.

Astroturf Shoes/Boots – For use on 3G pitch.

OPTIONAL Shin Guards & Gum Shield - For use in competitive contact sports e.g. Hockey, Rugby, Football.

Undergarments - or “skins” if worn must be plain red, black or white. In extreme weather conditions plain black hats and gloves may be worn with the permission of the teacher.

Additional Notes for Girls Make-up, including fake tans, false nails, and nail varnish must not be worn: The College reserves the right to request removal.

No jewellery allowed (wrist watch permissible but not in PE): The College reserves the right to request removal and to confiscate if necessary. No responsibility is accepted for the loss of any confiscated items.

No trainers to be worn in, around or to/from College: They are not acceptable for College wear and must not be worn, except in PE. Hairstyles: Extremes of hair style and hair colouring are not acceptable. Hair fashion accessories are not to be worn. If hair bands are worn, they should be black.

Body Piercing: Nose studs and other forms of body piercing are not acceptable.

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BOYS Blazer - Black with red lining and pre-embroidered College badges. Worn at all times in, around and to/from College.

Shirt - Plain white shirt. Must have a collar and top button suitable for wearing a tie (long or short sleeved shirt may be worn). A plain white tee shirt may be worn under the shirt.

Tie - Plain red clip on tie with College badge (Y7&8). Striped College tie (Y9-11).

Trousers - Black. Plain and tailored with a waist band. Black belt if required.

Shoes – Black and sturdy. Please note that fabric shoes, pumps or boots are not acceptable.

Socks – Plain black socks. No other colours, not patterned.

Jumper - Plain mid-grey ‘V’ necked jumper with College badge (Y7&8). Plain black ‘V’ necked jumper with College badge (Y9-11). The jumper is compulsory for all year groups.

Rain Jacket - Black rain jacket with embroidered College badge (Y7-10). To be worn when necessary in cold weather over College blazer. This garment should be regarded as the overcoat. Rain jacket can be used for PE in adverse weather.

Y11 to wear a plain black coat that can be worn over the blazer in cold or wet weather. Coats should be removed on entry to the building.

College Bag - Bag bearing the College logos.

Scarf - Plain dark scarf. No fashion scarves. No football scarves, any caps or other headgear.

PE UNIFORM Rugby Shirt - Red, embroidered with College badge.

Football Shorts - Black with embroidered College badge.

T Shirt - Red with embroidered College badge.

Track Pants - Black with College badge. Worn in cold weather.

PE Kit Bag – black with College logo.

Football Socks – Two pairs of football socks. Black, with red trim and College initials.

Football Boots – for playing Rugby and Football outdoors. For use on 3G pitch.

Training Shoes - Mainly plain white or black. Must be trainers, not canvas or boots.

OPTIONAL Shin Guards & Gum Shield - For use in competitive contact sports e.g. Hockey, Rugby, Football.

Undergarments - or “skins” if worn must be plain red, black or white. In extreme weather conditions plain black hats and gloves may be worn with the permission of the teacher.

Additional Notes for Boys No jewellery allowed (wrist watch permissible but not in PE): The College reserves the right to request removal and to confiscate if necessary. No responsibility is accepted for the loss of any confiscated items.

No trainers to be worn in, around or to/from College: They are not acceptable for College wear and must not be worn, except in PE. Hairstyles: Extremes of hair style and hair colouring are not acceptable.

Body Piercing: Nose studs and other forms of body piercing are not acceptable.

All Students — re-useable water bottle with 700 –800ml capacity

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College Restaurant and Café

Sample Weekly Menu Breakfast – Full English Breakfast, Cereals Meal Deal - £2.25 Hot meal, dessert and water or sandwich, cookie and water Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Meal of the day/Vegetarian option Meal of the day/Vegetarian option Curry day Roast Day Fish and Chips day

A range of vegetarian options are available every day.

There is live cooking straight from the tappan grill every day: you will see noodle and rice dishes along with along with freshly made wraps served daily . In addition, hot and cold ‘grab and go’ food is available in the ‘Grab and Go’ section.

After College Service The café is open after College every day for students who have any clubs or extra activities to be able to buy discounted food to last them until dinner time.

If any student has any specific dietary requirements, please speak to the Chef Manager who will be happy to accommodate.

Further information about the Innovate offer can be found at www.innovatefood.co.uk

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The Parental Gateway All Hallows Catholic College is committed to keeping parents and guardians informed about their child’s progress. One key tool is our Parental Gateway.

The Parental Gateway offers access to online reports, in depth information on your childs attendance, performance in College, their timetable and any exam information available. Parents are also able to book appointments with their child’s teachers on Parental Consultation days.

We now publish all reports online and printed copies will only be produced for those parents and guardians who will have opted into the service. There will be details on this closer to the time.

Parents and guardians are supplied with a user name and password at the beginning of September.

To access the gateway, simply go to the All Hallows website – www.allhallows.org.uk, click For parents and choose Parental Gateway.

You will then be asked to log in with your username and password supplied in the letter sent home.

If you require any support while using the Parental Gateway, you can contact us by sending a e-mail to parental.gateway@allhallows.org.uk and a member of our team will be happy to help. You may also phone the College who will direct your enquiry to the relevant person.

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Biometrics Across the College Lunch arrangements We are proud to say that All Hallows Catholic College is cashless! We have teamed up with Innovate, our catering partners and ParentPay, to create a cashless restaurant.

Students and staff use either their biometric print or a 6-digit PIN number to purchase meals in the restaurant. This is convenient, safe and fast, helping us to make sure that all students can make the most of their breaks, instead of spending time queuing.

Parents/Carers will top up their child’s ParentPay account through the ParentPay website.

The system is very user friendly and payments sent online are received in College instantly.

We also use the ParentPay website for trip payments (see next page).

Students can purchase a meal which suits their individual requirements. Portions are individually priced and a meal deal may be purchased for £2.25.

Students may bring a packed lunch and dining facilities are made available for them.

All Year 7 to 11 students stay on the College site, without exception, at lunchtimes.

Biometrics — Printing & Cashless Payments The College uses biometrics for its ‘Follow Me Printing’ system and for cashless payments in the College Shop and Restaurant.

Each child will be registered with your consent. If you do not consent to your child’s biometric data being taken, they will be issued with a PIN which they can use to pay.

The system uses an image of the fingerprint to create a mathematical algorithm and then discards the fingerprint. Only the numbers remain and these cannot be reinterpreted back into the fingerprint.

Follow Me Printing Students and staff use their biometric print or PIN number to collect their printing from any of the printers located around the College. It is linked to their computer account and allows them to print anywhere and at any time in the College. We use this system to help monitor and reduce waste printing in the College.

Free College Meals If your child is entitled to a free meal, their entitlement will automatically transfer to this College. Their ParentPay account will be topped up automatically each day with the FSM entitlement - £2.25 at present.

Using biometrics and PINs means that there is greater anonymity for free school meal students as there are no tokens to collect and they ‘pay’ for their meals in exactly the same way as everybody else.

There is a direct link to apply for free meals on the College website. Go to Parent Information > College Meals > Free School Meals.

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How do I get set up for payment?

All Year 7 parents will have received a letter in the post with their login details, to enable them to pay for the Year 6 Liverpool Hope Experience. We advise that you log on and activate your account, so you are comfortable with the system before your child starts school.

Once logged on, you will see a FAQ sheet. If you have any further queries, please call us at any time – staff will be in College over the holidays.

Please note that your child’s account will need to be topped up before they can spend money in the College restaurant.

Trips We also use ParentPay for trip payments. We ask all parents to log on to their ParentPay account, where they can select the trip they want and pay with credit or debit card. The facility is very similar to online shopping – you add the trip to your basket and simply checkout. ParentPay does not hold any bank details.

Online payments are much more convenient and can be done 24/7.

PayPoint If you are unable to pay online, we can offer a PayPoint facility, where the Finance team can print off a trip letter including a barcode to be taken to your local PayPoint shop. Please bear in mind that PayPoint transactions can take up to 48 hours to show on our system.

A PayPoint card can also be provided for meals as a more permanent measure. Your first PayPoint card is free, but any replacements will come at a charge of £3.00. By logging onto your ParentPay account, you will be able to see a history of all payments, including any made using the PayPoint facility.

I already have a ParentPay account If you already have a ParentPay account, you don’t need to set up a new one. If you login to your existing account, you will see a tab towards the top right of the screen called ‘Add a Child’. If you click on this and then enter the additional login details you have, all your children will be on the same account.

This applies if all of your children attend All Hallows Catholic College or if they are at other local schools (primary and secondary) that also use ParentPay. Further information can be found on the College website, or by contacting the College Finance Office.

Privacy Notice Our Privacy Notice can be viewed by going to the following link: http://allhallows.org.uk/data-protection/

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Advice to Parents as Partners The following are some tips and ideas for how parents/carers can support their children in their learning at secondary school. This is not intended to be a complete list and should you have any further suggestions we would love to hear from you!

As a parent or carer, you are your child’s first and most important teacher. When you speak you are a language teacher. When you help your child recognise colour and shapes you are teaching reading skills. Before your child goes to the school you probably also teach Maths, Science, Human Studies, Art and Physical Education.

Even after your child enters All Hallows you continue to be the most important influence on their life. Remember, most teachers see children only a few hours a day. Parents are constantly teaching their children. The College will teach children a lot of important knowledge, but parents play a critical teaching role. We know that children can learn even more when the College and parents work together as a team.

This section of the handbook suggests ways you can help us to support your child’s learning.

You may already be following many of these suggestions. Some may not be appropriate for your child. They are intended to get you started on home learning activities.

Stay Interested – We want you to feel as close to All Hallows as you hopefully felt to your child’s primary school.

Be visible - Attend the Parents’ Consultation Days so that you can get to know the teachers and your child feels supported. Our records of attendance at parents’ consultation days show a clear link between parents' support and young peoples' success.

Consider being a volunteer - Parent volunteers enable the College to grow as a community provide many extras for our young people. There are many ways to do this: You could consider joining the Parents Association, helping with the College Farm, supporting reading, speaking to students about your work, supporting fund raising events, to name only a few ideas!

Be an engaged parent - The College offers many opportunities throughout the year for parents to learn about various educational issues such as Dyslexia and E-safety. These events are advertised on the College website.

SUPPORT THE COLLEGE Both parents and teachers want the same thing for children - the best possible education.

When we all work together we make a strong team. Here are some ideas for helping the College do a better job: • See that your child attends College regularly • Monitor your child’s subject books and Student Planner • Support the College in its efforts to maintain proper discipline • Be aware of what your child is learning in College • Let the Form Tutor know if your child has any problems outside College that might affect his or her College work • If you have any concerns or questions do share them with us • If you have any suggestions or ideas do let us know 28 ...Advice for Parents as Partners

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SELF-CONFIDENCE Let your child know that you have confidence in them, so they believe in their own worth and are more able to face the challenges of College life.

GOOD DISCIPLINE Try to establish clear, consistent rules for behaviour at home. This helps students adjust to specific rules for the classroom or College.

GOOD DIET One important way to help your child in College is to make sure they eat well. Children need food energy to perform well. Try to provide a healthy diet that includes lots of vegetables, fruit, cereals, milk products, meat, poultry and fish. Ensure they drink lots of water and avoid fizzy drinks. As part of our curriculum throughout all years, we examine some of the issues around healthy lifestyles. We believe that good health is vitally important and depends not just on a good diet but also on exercise during the day. Encourage your child to play sport, ride a bike, skip, etc.

GOOD SLEEP HABITS Sleep is vital to the health, well-being and educational success of children. The evidence shows that the successful students have parents who set good bedtime routines and ensure their children get enough sleep.

7-12 Years: 10 - 11 hours per day. Most 12 year olds go to bed between 8pm to 9pm.

12-18 Years: 8 - 9 hours per day. Teenagers needs vary and they may actually need more than previous years. Parents should help to limit the social pressures which conspire to prevent their teenagers getting the proper amount of sleep.

GOOD READING Help your child become a good reader. Whether your child reads fluently depends partly on you. If a family encourages and enjoys reading children are more likely to read well and often.

Certain things influence children’s success and interest in reading, such as wide knowledge and thoughtful talking. Thought-provoking questions stimulate curiosity. 

Encourage your child to think about past and future events. Help your child hold lengthy conversations to reflect on their experiences.

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Television, in moderation, could inspire children to read the book about the dramatisations they watch.

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Show interest and become involved in your child’s reading.

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Try to give a feeling of “can do” confidence. Children who are good readers can make very significant progress in all subjects. As a parent you can encourage your son or daughter by reading to your child (if appropriate) or encouraging them to read.

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Let your child see you reading. Let them know how important it is for the future. You could also make regular visits to the library.

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Reading well will help your child make progress.

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WRITING Help your child become a better writer. Clearly, writing is something we all do. It stimulates thought, enables us to communicate with friends and helps us express our feelings. To write well we must: 

think clearly

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read to become a better writer

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have an interest that we can write about.

To help your child to write well and enable them to find it easier or more enjoyable, provide a place to write. Have paper, pencils, etc. available. Respond to your child’s ideas but don’t write it for them. 

Do say something good about it - such as “it is interesting, thoughtful or accurate”.

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You could write together, for example a business letter or order. This would show the value of writing in the adult world.

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Encouraging them to make lists will help your child to become organised.

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The ability to express thoughts clearly in writing is an essential skill. As writing is based on spoken language, you could talk with and listen to your child at home. As you share experiences and talk about them you might help your child develop a love of words.

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Let your child see you writing. As they see you correct or adapt your work your child will learn the importance of drafting and revision to ensure good writing.

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Encourage your child to write. Perhaps it could be illustrated so that the writing becomes a treasured gift for relatives or friends.

HELP YOUR CHILD DO BETTER IN COLLEGE Research has clearly shown that behaviour and attitude affect success in the classroom. As parents, you can help to teach your child how to:    

pay attention be interested in their work learn and remember study and know how to get help when necessary

PAYING ATTENTION Children can learn the knack of paying attention. Help them think positively so that they don’t say “It’s hopeless”. Encourage them to think they “can do it”. Don’t let them give up. A useful saying might be: “Quitters don’t win and winners don’t quit”. Encourage them to answer and ask questions. This helps to focus attention.

TAKING AN INTEREST Learning is a joint effort - teachers, parents and students working together. Children must believe that the hours they spend studying (and the effort they put in) make the difference between success and failure. Do take an interest in your child’s work and results. Discuss them with your child. Reward your child for improvement. Stress the benefits of doing well in College.

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REMEMBERING Research has shown that success in College is determined not just by intelligence but by the strategies children use to master facts and ideas. Understanding a subject doesn’t just happen. Children need to be interested. Encourage your child to find an answer to a problem or to draw conclusions. Help your child to discover the main idea or most important point in the material they are studying. Help your child make up a mnemonic (a memory aid) to remember lists or facts e.g. “Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain” – ROYGBIV – for the colours of the rainbow.

YOU CAN HELP BY... 

Providing a quiet, well lit place for work. A desk is ideal but a corner on the kitchen table will do.

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Help your child to create a schedule that is flexible but allows study on a weekly basis.

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Make sure your child has pens, dictionary, etc.

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Provide encouragement and support but most of all be available.

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There is a time when television can help but do ensure that your child actively watches programmes and does not just sit in front of the television.

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Talk about the programme when it has finished. Have plenty of books around.

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Encourage them to study by reading a little yourself first so that you can help and take an interest.

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Your child cannot remember everything so help them write notes as a summary of the important points. This helps memory and categorising.

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Encourage your child to prepare for tests by spacing study over several days.

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Help your child look forward to College as a happy place. Always talk about College in a positive way.

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Most of all - talk to your child.

Enjoy your child learning and have fun helping them to do their best: by working together we can all help to make that happen.

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Policies The following policies are available on the College website www.allhallows.org.uk and are recommended reading: Attendance, Behaviour, Homework, Uniform, Charging and Remissions, Special Needs, Medicine Advice, Complaints.

In the Event of Emergency Closure EXTREME WEATHER (Snow I Ice) These are the procedures we have in place for extreme weather conditions. The Executive Principal takes advice from the HR and Operations Director, and then makes the decision as to whether or not a closure is necessary. Every effort will be made to make a decision as early as possible.

A decision to CLOSE will be announced on: All Hallows Website And as soon as it is practical by: Text message Twitter If no announcement is made, then the College is OPEN. Please do not attempt to telephone the College as this will block the telephone lines which will be used for emergencies.

If the College remains open, your child will need to make every attempt to get to their usual bus stop on time. If the bus fails to turn up, your child should return home after 30 minutes waiting time.

In the event of heavy snowfall during the College day, any decision to close early will be announced using the means above. Students are not allowed to use mobile ‘phones whilst in College, and we request that you do not rely on individual messages that come to you from any source other than the official announcements. If the College closes during the normal College day, parents will also be informed by text-message.

If it is necessary to close the College for more than one day, parents will be informed, again, through the College website, text message and our Twitter.

The College will remain open unless the weather conditions present an obvious danger to safety.

In periods of adverse weather we ask parents to use their judgement as to the weather conditions where you live and the distance of travel when deciding if their child attends College each day. If you make the decision to not send your child to College when we are open and buses/cars are still running from your area, the absence may be unauthorised.

Please call College to explain your circumstances if you will be keeping your child at home to assist us in ensuring registers are coded correctly.

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Anti Bullying | Mobile Phones | Transport ‘Students’

spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is outstandingly well promoted and pervades the life of the College. It is strongly promoted through the curriculum as well as the culture of the College.’ —OfSTED 2014

This statement from OfSTED reflects the fact that All Hallows has a zero tolerance of bullying. If your son/daughter ever feels bullied they must speak to their Form Tutor, Year Learning Leader or other member of staff. All information will be dealt with sensitively. The College also has a confidential bully report email if a student finds it difficult to speak out or if a friend wants to report something: bullying@allhallowslearning.org.uk. Year Learning Leaders also run a daily ‘Drop In’ session in their offices at break times for a student to talk about any issue. IN ORDER TO REDUCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CYBER BULLYING OUTSIDE COLLEGE PARENTS SHOULD ENSURE THAT ACCESS TO SOCIAL NETWORK SITES IS STRICTLY MONITORED AND THAT CHILDREN RESTRICT THEIR TELEPHONE NUMBER TO PROVEN AND TRUSTED FRIENDS. For further details see policy on website.

Mobile Phones Students are allowed to carry mobile phones to and from College but they should be switched off and out of sight (in their inside pocket) from 8:40am to 3:30pm, 2.45pm (Wednesday).

Mobile phones, if seen or used, will be confiscated and kept in the College safe until a parent/ carer collects them. There are NO exemptions to this rule. Mobile phones must always be handed over on request and the College reserves the right to ban a student from bringing the item to College if (s)he fails to comply with the rule. Parents who wish to get urgent messages to their children during the College day should telephone the College reception.

Transport The College will continue to ensure that there is an efficient transport system to All Hallows through its special partnership with Bostocks coaches. All students, who travel on Bostock’s buses are subsidised to approximately 25%. Families who wish to apply for further funding can also apply to the Local Authority. This may apply to proximity or free school meals. The College can assist in arranging staged payments with Bostocks and can also offer grants to some families in receipt of tax credits. (Contact All Hallows Finance Office for the "Special Circumstances Transport Assistance Form").

Information on the bus routes can be downloaded from our website. Enquiries regarding transport provision should be directed to the Finance Manager, Mrs E Foulkes at staffefo@allhlallowscc.onmicrosoft.com, allhallows.org.uk. Tickets can be purchased from Bostocks Coaches direct.

Behaviour on the buses is the responsibility of parents but the College does all it can by way of investigation and sanctions to assist the process of maintaining good order. Sanctions imposed can include withdrawing the right to travel on College transport, meaning the student has to make their own way to College using public transport. Sixth form students act as bus monitors.

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Information and Communication Technology Before being issued with a user name and password all of our students are required to read and sign the College 'Acceptable Usage Policy' College ICT equipment should only be used for educational purposes directly linked with curriculum courses and other College approved activities, e.g. careers advice or higher education choices.

All users of College ICT equipment, both students and staff, must agree by signing the Acceptable Usage Policy. This is standard practice in any organisation where ICT is used.

Why is there a policy?

Any large computer network is a highly complex system requiring a considerable amount of maintenance. The points below are designed to ensure that the network is always available and working. Users must accept that a network with hundreds of client computers has to have more restrictions than a home computer.

Expectations of users 1.

All users of the network (whether using desktop computers or laptops) are expected to use common sense, to follow the more general College rules and to obey the laws of the United Kingdom.

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You are responsible for your individual account and must never allow anyone else to use it. You should never divulge your password to another person. Students will be asked to change their password regularly.

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You must not download or save large files unless absolutely necessary as this restricts others' use of the network.

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You should check your e-mail frequently and delete unwanted messages promptly.

Privacy You should expect only limited privacy in the contents of your personal files and e-mail on the College network.

As a general rule, keep nothing on the system you would feel uncomfortable justifying in front of any teacher, your parents or other authority.

All network activity is monitored and logged.

All Internet traffic is monitored and logged.

E-Safety protection software exists on a number of levels to prevent access to inappropriate material.

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Specific Unauthorised Activities  You must not make deliberate attempts to disrupt the computer system or destroy data. 

You should not attempt to go beyond your authorised access. This includes: attempting to log in through another person's account or sending e-mail while masquerading as another person.

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You must not use any facility to participate in any form of cyber-bullying. You must not engage in personal, prejudicial or discriminatory attacks. You should respect the privacy of any message sent to you and not re-send it to others without permission.

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The use of social networking sites such as Facebook, Bebo, MySpace, Twitter and YouTube is not permitted.

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The use of chat rooms such as MSN is not permitted.

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You must not use indecent, obscene, offensive or threatening language.

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You must not post anything on the Internet which identifies the College with unacceptable opinions or activities, or which would bring the College into disrepute.

This includes using computer facilities outside College to publish such opinions.

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You must not attempt to access material that is profane or obscene, that advocates illegal acts, violence or discrimination towards other people. If you mistakenly access inappropriate material, you should tell a teacher immediately. This will protect you against the accusation that you have intentionally accessed this material.

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You must not plagiarise work that you find on the Internet. Plagiarism is taking the ideas or writings of others and presenting them as if they were your own.

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You must respect copyright. You must not use the Internet to download illegal software, pirated music or images.

Sanctions All network activity is logged. Depending on the severity of the offence, one or more of the following sanctions may be applied if a student is found to have broken any of the above rules:  a formal warning  suspension of e-mail/internet access  suspension of computer system account  debarment from use of the College computer rooms  formal College detentions  time spent in Isolation  temporary or permanent exclusion from College.

Students must sign the Acceptable Use Policy Statement on the enclosed signature page and return it to College.

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Term Dates 2018-2019

Term

College Opens to Students

College Closes to Students

Michaelmas

Tuesday 4 September 2018 (Years 7, 12 and 13 in only) Wednesday 5 September 2018 (All students in)

Christmas

Monday 5 November 2018

Friday 21 December 2018

Epiphany

Monday 7 January 2019

Thursday 14 February 2019

Easter

Monday 25 February 2019

Friday 5 April 2019

Whitsun

Tuesday 23 April 2019

Friday 24 May 2019

Friday 26 October 2018

INSERVICE TRAINING DAYS (WHEN STUDENTS DO NOT ATTEND) Monday 3 September 2018 Monday 24 December 2018 Friday 15 February 2019 Friday 28 June 2019 Monday 22 July 2019 Parents should check our website for other key dates throughout the year.

Parents should not take students out of College for holidays during term-time. SUCH ABSENCES WILL NOT BE AUTHORISED Any requests for leave of absence due to exceptional circumstances or for qualifying educational activity should be made to The Principal, Mr Billings.

Students achieving 100% attendance will receive certificates half termly. The College target for every student is a minimum of 97% attendance.

Please be aware there will also be 3 Parental Consultation Days during the academic year where students may be required to work at home or to take part in activities out side of the College.

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College Map

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Safeguarding Statement All Hallows Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school. All concerns are passed through the members of staff who are trained as “Designated Safeguarding Lead” in College. All posts are offered subject to agreeing to sign the Catholic Education Service contract of employment and satisfactory DBS checks.

Cause for concern All staff are asked to report any causes for concern to the Designated Safeguarding Lead using a written pro-forma. Any concerns will be shared with parents/carers as early as possible, as more often than not there are extremely reasonable explanations for the concern. Concerns may range from children being visibly upset to persistent lateness to children “disclosing” concerns.

The Safeguarding Lead is: Assistant Principal—Mr Blades (SLT Lead) Family Support Worker—Mrs Shatwell (Co-Lead) With deputy safeguarding leads as follows: Acting Deputy Principal Mrs Garvey Assistant Principal Mrs S Marshall Year Learning Leaders

The Safeguarding Governor is: Dr Roberts Our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies are available on the College web site.

PLEASE FILL IN THE ENCLOSED GREEN SIGNATURES PAGE. ONCE COMPLETE PLEASE HAND INTO THE COLLEGE DURING THE YEAR 7 PARENTS WELCOME EVENING OR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. If your form is missing please contact the College 38 ...Safe Guarding Statement

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Governors and Trustees Chair of Governors Mrs J Feely

Staff Governors Mrs A Heaton Mr T Beesley

Vice-Chair of Governors Mrs A Caine Foundation Governors Mrs J Feely Mrs A Caine Mr J Knight Dr A Davison Miss L Alberti Mrs C Watson

Parent Governors Mrs H Rawlinson Principal and Governor Mr T Beesley

Clerk to the Governors Gary Pugh

Community Governors Dr D Roberts Foundation Governors are nominated by Diocese of Shrewsbury Colleges Commission. Parent Governors are elected by ballot and should a vacancy occur parents will be informed.

Trustees: Rt Rev. Mark Davies Bishop of Shrewsbury Diocese of Shrewsbury Colleges Commission Curial Offices, 2 Park Road South, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 4UX

‘Senior leaders, led by the Principal and governors, have established a culture of high expectation, integrity and ambition within the college. They are determined that students will achieve their potential as learners and reach the best standard. This culture is shared by staff and students and is at the core of the college’s drive to continuously improve. The impact of this is students’ learning and progress are outstanding and they show excellent attitudes when in College.’ - OfSTED 2014

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All are welcome at All Hallows Catholic College Come in and visit our wonderful Church College

All Hallows Catholic College Brooklands Avenue Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 8LB www.allhallows.org.uk

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