2025/2026
WelcometoSt.Peter’s
I hope that you are looking forward to your child star ng this new stage in their school career. This is an exci ng me for them with many changes, and also with new challenges and opportuni es both inside and outside the classroom. Please encourage your child to take advantage of what is on offer at St. Peter’s for their growth and development.
The staff who will be looking a er your child will have considerable experience and exper se in helping pupils to se le in happily and successfully. If anything is not clear or if you have an unanswered ques on, please contact Mr Santus.
The Autumn term begins on Tuesday 2nd September 2025.
We welcome you and your child to our community and look forward to working in partnership with you over the next five years. Our aim is to help your child to achieve his/her full poten al in an orderly, happy and Chris an environment and we value your support in helping us to do this.
A. McGlown (Mr) HEADTEACHER
GettingToKnowSt.Peter’s
In this pack we have tried to put together all the informa on that we think you would like to know about St. Peter’s.
If we have le anything out please contact us and we will get back to you with further informa on as soon as possible.
In fact, we urge you to contact us at any me during the next five years if you or your child has a problem. Please bear in mind that no problem is too small.
ANewChallengeforPupils
St. Peter’s is wai ng to offer your child many new opportuni es: a wide range of subjects, friends from other primary schools, different teachers and varied approaches to learning.
Already, Mr Santus and your child’s primary school have been working together to introduce them to St. Peter’s. There have been many mee ngs and discussions held to make sure we are ge ng to know and understand the pupils who are joining us.
This will ensure that the transi on your child has had will have been no different to that of previous years. We think this is really important in giving this year’s Y6 the confidence to start high school in September with as li le anxiety as possible.
ANewChallengeforParents
As parents you are in the best posi on to know how your child is se ling into St. Peter’s. Reassure them that, although it will be strange at first, they will soon find their way around and their new teachers will be just as suppor ve as those in primary school. Friends from their primary school will be there, some in their own class. Remind them also of the opportuni es they will have to make new friends, join in new ac vi es and learn new skills.
You are the only one to see the whole process. Encourage them to talk about the move and how they really feel.
If there are any problems PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT US.
9:00—9.20 Form Prayers & Registra on or Assembly
9.20—10.10 Lesson 1
10.10—11.00 Lesson 2 11.00—11.15 Break 11.15—12.05 Lesson 3 12.05—12.55 Lesson 4
12.55—1.40 Lunch 1.40—2.30 Lesson 5
2.30—3.20 Lesson 6
3.18 End of Day Prayer
3.20 End of School Day Some lessons will be doubles, some are singles
St.Peter’sCodeofConduct
The Code of Conduct is based on the principle that all pupils and adults at St. Peter's will be valued equally and treated with respect. The Code is divided into three sec ons:
1. We should all, pupils and adults, show respect and considera on for each other. Thus:
a. When talking to each other, we should show respect for each other as individuals
b. We should show respect for other people's property and that of our community, inside and outside school
c. Bullying in any form breaks our Code of Conduct and is totally unacceptable. The school has a clear policy on this ma er.
2. We should make sure that classrooms are places of learning and that lessons run smoothly. Therefore we ask pupils to:
a. Be punctual to school and to lessons.
b. Be organised, always have a pen, pencil, rubber and ruler.
c. Respect those who are learning with you.
d. Listen carefully to others when you are asked to do so and follow instruc ons carefully.
e. Make sure that you always work to the best of your ability.
f. Hand in your homework on me.
g. Treat others as you would wish to be treated yourself.
3. We have a responsibility to ensure that St Peter's is a safe and healthy environment.
a. Be aware that things which are dangerous are not allowed in school.
b. Be responsible members of the community; eat only in the designated areas and put your li er in the bins provided.
c. Walk instead of running - it is safer for everyone.
d. Make sure that you know the fire drill.
e. Take care of the building, its classrooms, corridors and toilets.
f. Respect and care for the grounds, trees and plants that surround the building.
We have an a rac ve, safe healthy environment in which to work. Let us try to keep it that way.
GeneralInformation
Absence
Legisla on demands that absences are recorded as authorised or unauthorised and that this informa on should be published. For this reason, if a pupil is absent from school, we do ask that parents contact us via Edu Link as soon as possible, on the first day of the absence explaining the reason and then every day for an update.
Visits to the doctor, den st, clinic etc should be arranged out of school me as far as possible.
The law now states that parents do not have the right to take their child out of school for holidays during term me. In excep onal circumstances the Headteacher may authorise a period of leave up to 10 days in any school year. Other than for leave granted at the Headteacher's discre on, any holidays will be recorded as an unauthorised absence. If you require further informa on the leaflet "Term -Time Holiday" is available from Wigan Educa on Welfare Service.
Punctuality
Pupils should be in school by 8.55am ready to start morning registra on at 9.00am. Registers are taken from 9.00 - 9.05am.
We feel that punctuality is very important. Pupils should be prompt at the start of the day and to each lesson so they gain maximum benefit from the educa onal experiences offered at St Peter's.
Lost Property
The school cannot accept responsibility for the loss of private property. To iden fy ownership we request that all items be clearly and permanently marked with the pupil's name. Items of value MUST NOT be brought into school.
EDULINKONE
We encourage the use of the EDULINK ONE app and website. We strongly believe that this has greatly helped home-school communica on.
As a parent EDULINK ONE can be used to;
• See your child’s metable
• Report absence
• Update contact details without needing to contact school directly.
• Receive electronic forms/le ers that can be returned with the click of a bu on.
• Receive updates on your child’s behaviour and achievements.
• View and receive your child’s latest reports.
• Monitor their a endance in individual subjects.
• View the homework that has been set for your child/children and date that this is due in.
• Receive all your child’s exam informa on including entries, mes and seat numbers.
• Book appointments for parents’ evening.
• See what extra-curricular ac vi es and clubs are available to your child with informa on that includes loca on and me to encourage par cipa on.
• Link to SCOPAY to pay for events/trips or add money to your child’s dinner account.
If you have access to or own a smart phone EDULINK ONE has an app that can be downloaded via the app page. However, if you do not have a smart phone but have access to the internet, EDULINK ONE can be accessed via the log-in page. For those who do not have access to either a smart phone or internet a text message will be sent to the mobile contact details that we have in school.
Homework
Homework is an important feature of life at St. Peter's. It is set by teachers to give pupils a chance to work on their own, prac sing skills learned in class or developing research skills by doing topic work. Learning/revision homework is also set. We believe that independent learning skills are a very important part of being a successful learner
Details of the type of homework to be set for each subject and the approximate amount of me it should take to complete will be sent via EDULINK. With this in mind, please ensure that you and your child have acvated an account with EDULINK. There are separate accounts for students and parents/carers so both need to be ac vated.
(Passwords will be provided in September)
HELPFUL ADVICE
(This is the advice that we will be giving to your son/daughter)
1. Instruc ons will be provided via EDULINK.
2. Pupils should make sure that they take the correct books or other materials home with them.
3. Homework should be done as soon as possible (before watching television and before going out etc.).
4. Homework should be completed when it is set and not be allowed to pile up, or le un l the night before it is due.
5. Homework should not be rushed.
6. Homework should be completed and handed in on me.
7. We encourage pupils who have been absent to try to complete homework tasks where they are able to.
8. Ask the teacher who set the homework task for help if necessary.
9. All pupils are provided with an Independent Learning Book and are asked to bring that to school every day.
10. On nights when there is no specific homework set, we encourage pupils to do some independent learning to recap work they have done in class. This helps to counteract the tendency to forget informa on which has been learnt some me ago. There are a wide range of online pla orms available for this type of spaced prac ce. Pupils should use the online pla orms and make notes, mind maps or knowledge organisers in their Independent Learning Books. Teachers will give merits for any work that is done independently at home.
StationeryRequirements
All pupils must have the following items at all mes:
A blue/black ink or ball-point pen (+ replacement)
A purple pen
A lead pencil
An eraser
A pencil sharpener
A range of coloured pencils
A highlighter pen
A glue s ck
A 30cm ruler
A compass
A protractor
A scien fic calculator
A reading book for independent reading opportuni es throughout the day
An Independent Learning Book will be provided by School
Addi onally it would be useful for all pupils to have :
A re-usable water bo le (op onal)
English Dic onary
French Dic onary
A Gideon Bible which will be provided by school and which will be needed for Religious Educa on lessons
ALL TYPES OF CORRECTING FLUID AND CORRECTING PENS ARE BANNED.
SafeguardingDesignatedPersons
Mr Ashton Assistant Head
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mr Bromelow Assistant Head
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs Houghton School Chaplain Designated Safeguarding Officer
Mrs Makin SENCO
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mr Polli Deputy Head Designated Safeguarding Officer
Mr Santus Assistant Head Designated Safeguarding Officer
If you are worried that you or someone you know is at risk from emo onal, sexual or physical abuse, please tell an adult you trust, today. You can tell your Form Tutor, Head of Year, one of the Designated Persons or any other adult that you trust, today. All visitors to school should wear ID badges. If you see a visitor who is not wearing an ID badge, please tell a member of staff. Do not approach the visitor yourself.
HolidaysinTermTime
With the cost of holidays soaring, and many families on ever ghter budgets, the tempta on of term me holidays booked at off peak prices, is indeed alluring. Many parents and carers want to treat their children to a family holiday but, unable to afford to do so during peak season, instead book their holiday during term me, o en resul ng in an unauthorised absence and a disrup on to your child's learning.
What does the law say?
The Educa on (Pupil Registra on) (England) Regula ons 2006, as amended, enable Headteachers to grant leave in 'excep onal' circumstances only. This does not include family holidays. Taking children out of school for family holidays will not be authorised and the Local Authority has the ability to fine parents for an unauthorised absence. Penalty charges are £160 if paid within 28 days reducing to £80 if paid within 21 days per parent/carer per child.
Excep
onal Circumstances
Many parents ask what excep onal circumstances are. These could include; the bereavement or serious illness of a close rela ve, to a end a family funeral, where an absence is recommended by a health professional as part of rehabilita on for a health or emo onal issue for the child or parent, for religious observance or if a parent/carer is in the armed forces and returning from opera ons. If you think you may have 'excep onal' circumstances you would need to complete a Leave of Absence form sta ng the reason, this will then be discussed between the Headteacher and school governors prior to a decision being made as to whether to grant leave. Where a leave of absence is granted, the Headteacher will determine the number of days a pupil can be away from school. A leave of absence is granted en rely at the Headteacher's discre on. It is not the decision of the parent/carer.
What happens if you ignore the rules and take your children out of school?
Headteachers have to report absence (authorised and unauthorised) to the Local Educa on Authority. If there is con nued unauthorised absence, the school may issue a No ce to Improve, failure to improve school a endance following this may lead to an Educa on Penalty No ce (EPN) being issued or further legal ac on.
Further Informa on can be found here: Consequences of not a ending school
We insist on high standards of dress at St. Peter's and ask for parents' support in applying our school uniform policy. We believe that it helps to maintain the high standards of behaviour and achievement that we strive for. We also believe that having high standards of dress helps to keep to a minimum the number of incidents of bullying. Evidence shows that bullying can o en begin with teasing over a young person's appearance and so we strongly believe that maintaining high standards of dress makes our pupils much less likely to experience bullying.
The following guidance is intended to provide informa on for parents about the school uniform. It is not a defini ve list and is always best to check with your son or daughter's Form Tutor before purchasing anything that you are in doubt about or allowing your son or daughter to have a hairstyle that might not be allowed.
Blazer
(Compulsory for Y7-Y10)
Jumper (Y7-Y10 Optional)
Y11 Jumper
(Compulsory)
White Shirt
Tucked in Top button fastened
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
A warm coat for travelling to and from school. Hoodies are not allowed.
Jewellery - No jewellery other than a watch
Make-up, fake tan, cosmetic eyebrows/eyelashes, fake nails, nail varnish etc are not allowed.
PE UNIFORM
Black School Hoodie with badge
Black T-Shirt with badge
School Rugby Shirt (Outdoors)
(Compulsory for Y7-Y10)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Hair bands MUST be worn if hair is considered to be a health and safety risk.
Brown Skirt (Knee length)
Worn with plain brown tights or plain white ankle socks
Brown Trousers
(No Leggings)
Clip on Tie
Brown socks to be worn
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Black/Brown School Shoes
No trainers, pumps or ballet shoes (see website for examples)
Black/Brown Ankle Boots (with trousers only)
Hair - Hair of one natural colour, no extreme fashion styles (Mullet/ Mohican, Top Knots etc), no stepped or sudden changes in length sides or back, no bullet creases or patterns shaved in, no ‘skin fades’ and not to be shorter than number 1 sides & back, clean shaven. Accessories must be black or brown.
Black Shorts (School supplier only)
Black Skort (School supplier only)
Black Football Socks
Black Leggings with School badge (School supplier only)
Black Tracksuit Bottoms (outdoor) (School supplier only)
Trainers and Moulded Football Boots
Footwear
These styles of shoes and boots are allowed but we ask that laces should be brown or black to match the shoes or boots and that the logo a achments on the laces such as the ‘Kickers’ leaf is removed. This is not a defini ve list so please check with Form Tutors if in any doubt before you buy any shoes that may not be suitable.
Footwear
These styles of trainers or casual pumps are not allowed. This is not a defini ve list and other similar brands would also not be allowed. Please check with Form Tutors if in any doubt before you buy any shoes that may not be suitable.
There are 7 Form Classes. There is no planned difference in the academic profile for each half of the Year. All pupils will be taught in mixed ability groups for all subjects except PE.
Some baseline assessments will take place in the first few weeks to help our staff plan appropriate learning for your child.
A er the PE Baseline assessments, pupils will be set based on the outcome of these baseline assessments.
StudentICTAcceptableUsePolicy
INTRODUCTION
We provide computers for use by pupils as an important tool for learning. Use of School computers by pupils is governed at all mes by the following policy. Please ensure you understand your responsibili es under this policy. Further informa on can be obtained from the school website.
With the use of new technologies, there are some mes associated risks. We will take as many measures as possible to reduce the chance that pupils will meet any unsolicited material. However, parents/carers should be aware that no measure is 100% effec ve and pupils are encouraged to report any unsuitable material to their class teacher/member of ICT Support.
This policy is not intended to limit the ways in which you can use the system, but to ensure compliance with the legal responsibili es of the School and pupils, to safeguard the reputa on of the School, and to ensure the safety of all users. Please respect these guidelines, many of which are in place for your protec on.
COMPUTER SECURITY AND DATA PROTECTION
We will provide pupils with user accounts for accessing several computer/online systems both internally and externally. These accounts will be tailored to the level of access pupils require, and are for the intended user only. As such, you must not disclose your passwords to anyone. If you do so, you will be required to change your passwords immediately. When leaving a computer una ended for a prolonged period, you must ensure you have logged off your account to prevent anyone using your account in your absence.
EXPECTATIONS WHEN USING IT EQUIPMENT
You must at all mes conduct your computer usage professionally, which includes being polite and using the system in a safe, legal and educa onally appropriate manner.
· You must respect, and not a empt to bypass, security or access restric ons in place on the computer system.
· You must not inten onally damage, disable, or otherwise harm the opera on of the computer network and/or resources.
· You must make efforts not to inten onally waste resources. Examples of resource wastage include:
· Excessive storage of unnecessary files on the network storage areas.
· Excessive use of printers to produce materials.
· You should avoid ea ng or drinking around computer equipment.
StudentICTAcceptableUsePolicy
USE OF THE INTERNET
Due to the nature of some material on the internet and the possible misuse of the internet, several precau ons must be taken to help ensure that the system is used responsibly.
Pupils are provided with supervised access to the internet and guidelines will be issued during their ini al IT lessons as to the appropriate use of these facili es and any sanc ons if these guidelines are not adhered to.
USE OF EMAIL
All students with a computer account are provided with an email address for communica on as outlined by the School. Email is considered as a tool to further support teaching and learning and also improve collabora on. As above, guidelines as to the correct use of email will be issued to all pupils during their ini al IT lessons.
MONITORING
All our digital resources are provided solely for educa onal purposes. At any me and without prior no ce, we maintain the right and ability to examine any systems and inspect/review any data recorded in those systems. This may include: remote monitoring of computer access, any informa on stored on a computer, whether the informa on is contained on a hard drive, computer disc or in any other manner may be subject to scru ny by us. This examina on helps ensure compliance with internal policies and the other applicable laws.
BREACH OF ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
If any of these guidelines are broken or abused appropriate sanc ons may be applied. Addi onal disciplinary ac on may be needed in cases of inappropriate language or behaviour. In extreme circumstances the police or other agencies may also be involved if deemed necessary. We will inform parents of any such incidents.
Home/SchoolAgreement
The School will try to:
· encourage your son's/daughter's spiritual development.
· care for your son's/daughter's safety and happiness
· ensure that your son/daughter achieves his/her full poten al as a valued member of the school community.
· provide a balanced curriculum and meet the individual needs of your son/daughter.
· achieve high standards of work and behaviour through building good rela onships and developing a sense of responsibility.
· keep you informed about general school ma ers and about your son's/daughter's progress in par cular.
· be open and welcoming at all mes and offer opportuni es for you to become involved in the daily life of the school.
As a Parent(s) /Carer(s) I/we will try to:
· take an ac ve interest in my son's/daughter's spiritual development.
· see that my son/daughter goes to school regularly, on me and properly equipped.
· make the school aware of any concerns or problems that might affect my son's/daughter's work or behaviour.
· support the school's policies and guidelines for behaviour and uniform.
· support my son/daughter in homework and other opportuni es for home learning.
· a end Parents' Evenings and discussions about my son's/daughter's progress.
Home/SchoolAgreement
This sec on of the form will be completed in September.
As a Student I will try to:
· follow the school's Code of Conduct
· abide by the guidelines set out in the student ICT acceptable use policy.
· a end school regularly and on me
· bring all the equipment I need every day
· wear the correct school uniform and be dy in appearance
· do all my classwork and homework as well as I can
· be polite and helpful to others
· keep the school free from li er and graffi
Our mission at St Peter's Catholic High School is to be A LEARNING AND SERVING COMMUNITY, ENRICHED THROUGH FRIENDSHIP AND CHRISTIAN FAITH
CareersEducationInformation AdviceandGuidance
St. Peter's Catholic High School we recognise that an effec ve careers programme can help prepare pupils for the opportuni es, responsibili es and experiences that lie ahead.
In addi on to the careers educa on and guidance delivered by staff and external careers advisers, we run careers events throughout the year that involve representa ves from businesses and other organisa ons coming into school to work with our pupils.
We are constantly looking for opportuni es to develop further links with employers and would like to hear from parents who could contribute to our programme. Contact with employers is of huge benefit to our pupils as they prepare for their future and is o en welcomed by organisa ons wishing to build links with young people in the community.
We have regular lunch- me drop-in sessions which are industry led and are open to all Year groups enabling young people to meet employers, ask quesons and explore their poten al career of choice in more detail.
Later in the year we have a Mock Interview evening for Year 11 pupils, where the pupils are matched to an interviewer from that industry. This enables the pupil not only to experience an interview with an unfamiliar person but also the pupils learn from the interviewer and can ask ques ons about what they are thinking for their future. We hold a large annual Careers Fair for all pupils where employers, colleges and universi es a end and provide our pupils with guidance and advice about their choices for the future.
If you feel that you, or your organisa on would be able to contribute to any of these events, or to other areas of our careers programme, please email maloneyn@saintpetershigh.wigan.sch.uk or telephone on 01942 747693.
PurchasingFoodfromtheCanteen
There are two main dining halls, KS3 (for Years 7, 8 and 9) and KS4 (for Years 10 & 11). Both serve a variety of food to pupils and staff.
The KS3 dining hall is open for breakfast 8am-8.50am to everyone, serving light healthy snacks and hot toasted items along with hot and cold drinks. This is ideal for students who arrive at school early.
Break me service is in both dining halls and is from 11:00am11:15am. Lunch me service is in both dining halls and is from 12:55pm-13:40pm.
Two outside catering pods are also available at break and lunch (one for KS4 pupils and one for KS3 pupils). Pupils can purchase a selec on of hot and cold items from these loca ons.
Menus and prices are displayed in both dining hall spaces and on the school website. Students are encouraged to sit in the dining hall to eat their food; this reduces food spillages and li er accumula on around the site. Students who bring a packed lunch with them are welcome to eat in both dining halls with their friends.
When purchasing food from dining halls pupils must remember to:
· Respect others in the dining hall when queuing for food and ea ng.
· Put li er and food waste into the bins provided.
· Leave tables clean and dy.
· Parents should check their child's food balance regularly to ensure there is enough money on their account to purchase food.
ArchdiocesanSchoolsBuildingFund
Many people are unaware of the fact that Catholic schools are supported financially by the Catholic community. In order to provide youngsters with a Catholic educa on, a propor on of the costs of all repairs, maintenance and new building work has to be found.
Parents are asked to support this enterprise by dona ng funds to the School Building Fund so that the future of Catholic educaon is assured. Having chosen a Catholic educa on for your child I hope you will support us and contribute so that your child will benefit.
From Sept 2025 we have been asked to obtain annually £10.00 per child as a contribu on towards the Fund. Contribu ons are requested through SCOPAY (the school's online payment facility). Payment can be made in September once your child's SCOPAY account is ac ve.
FreeSchoolMealEligibilityandPupil Premium
Free school meals - Save your household up to £418 a year per child
Pupil premium – Get £1300 for your child’s school to improve educa on
You can apply for Free School Meals if you or your child receives any of the following:
· Universal Credit (see informa on on new eligibility criteria below)
· Income Support
· Income-Based Jobseeker's Allowance
· Income-Related Employment and Support Allowance
· The guaranteed part of State Pension Credit
· Support under Part 6 of the Immigra on and Asylum Act 1999
· Child Tax Credit (providing you are not en tled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190, as assessed by the Inland Revenue)
· Working Tax Credit run-on (paid 4 weeks a er you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit)
If you think you are eligible, you can apply online through your Local Authority website:
Wigan Council:
https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Benefit-Grants/Free-school-meals.aspx
St Helens Council: https://sthelens.gov.uk/article/1865/Applying-for-free-school-meals
Lancashire Council: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/schools/free-schoolmeals/?page=3
Assistance For Families on Low Incomes
Cases of financial hardship will be treated discreetly and sympathe cally. We have set aside a small fund to help families who may struggle to pay for uniform, basic equipment, bus fare, a endance on certain trips and ac vi es. The fund is limited and there is no guarantee that requests can be met. To request assistance through this fund, contact the Finance Office on 01942 747693, ext. 309. Alternavely email: enquiries@admin.saintpetershigh.wigan.sch.uk
AskingForContributionsFromParents
We may from me-to- me, ask parents for voluntary contribu ons towards school costs or ac vi es. If an ac vity cannot be funded without voluntary contribu ons we will make this clear. We will also make it clear that there is no obliga on to make a contribu on and no child will be excluded from the ac vity simply because their parent is unable to pay.
How To Make a Contribu on to School
· We offer parents the facility to make voluntary contribu ons using a secure online payment system called SCOPAY.
· SCOPAY can be used to pay contribu ons as well as top up your child’s dinner money account and pay for trips and ac vi es organised by the school.
· Parents will always receive a receipt when making payments through this system.
· Further details will follow to help you set up your child’s account.
PrivacyNoticeforPupils&Parents
St Peter's Catholic High School is commi ed to protec ng the privacy and security of personal informa on. This shorter version of our privacy no ce describes how we collect and use personal informa on about pupils, in accordance with the General Data Protec on Regula on (GDPR), Sec on 537A of the Educa on Act 1996 and Sec on 83 of the Children Act 1989.
St Peter's Catholic High School is a "Data Controller." This means that we are responsible for deciding how we hold and use personal informa on about pupils. We may collect, store and use the following categories of personal informa on about you: -
· Personal informa on (such as name, pupil number, date of birth, gender and contact informa on);
· Emergency contact and family lifestyle informa on (such as names, rela onship, phone numbers and email addresses);
· Characteris cs (such as ethnicity, language, na onality, country of birth and Free School Meal eligibility);
· A endance details (such as sessions a ended, number of absences and reasons for absence);
· Financial details (such as bank details when using our online payments system, proof of earnings when applying for Free School Meals);
· Performance and assessment informa on;
· Behavioural informa on (including exclusions);
· Special Educa onal Needs informa on;
· Relevant medical informa on;
· Special categories of personal data (including biometric data, ethnicity, relevant medical informa on, Special Educa onal Needs informa on);
· Images of pupils engaging in school ac vi es, and images captured by the School's CCTV system;
· Informa on about the use of our IT, communica ons and other systems, and other monitoring informa on;
· Where pupils may go a er they leave us.
· For pupils enrolling for post 14 qualifica ons, the Learning Records Service will give us the unique learner number (ULN) and may also give us details about pupils learning or qualifica ons.
The full version of our privacy no ce is displayed on the school's website.
FoodCashlessSystem
When a pupil purchases items from one of the dining halls they choose and collect their items in the usual way and then proceed to the ll. At this point they simply place their finger onto a reader or type in a pin number. The so ware will recognise the pupil and automa cally deduct the value of the items from their food account.Food accounts can be topped up online using the SCOPAY system.
Y7 Parents will not be able to top up their child's SCOPAY food account un l we have set these pupils up on to our system. We usually do this at their induc on day in July or on their first day of school in September. Once we have done that we will let parents know how they register for SCOPAY.
Important Note: Pupils can check their food balance on readers located near both dining halls. Parents should check their child's SCOPAY food account balance regularly (ideally avoiding last minute top ups). Parents can top up their child's SCOPAY food account at home using a debit /credit card. The same account can also be used to pay for school trips, events and make contribu ons to school.
Spending Limits: To ensure pupils cannot spend all the money on their account in a single day, there is a maximum daily spend limit of £7.00.
DiningHallCashlessSystem
What if a pupil does not hold sufficient balance to pay for a school din‐ner?
There is no overdra facility on our system, so pupils MUST have sufficient money on their account to be able to purchase food at school.
Pupils en tled to Free School Meals
Pupils en tled to Free School Meals will have their SCOPAY food account automa cally credited every day with a Free School Meal allowance. This is currently £2.80 per day. This amount usually increases every September so is subject to change. If a pupil is absent or underspends, this credit is reset to zero at the end of every day. Parents can opt to add addi onal funds to their child’s food account which will allow them to purchase addi onal items if they wish.
Do I need to top up my child’s SCOPAY food account every day?
Ideally no, just like a pay as you go account, you can choose to top up as much or as li le as you want. There is a minimum top-up of £5.00. As the balance decreases, addi onal money can be added to your child’s account.
Op ng out
You can choose to opt-out of the biometric system. If so, your child will be issued with a numeric pin number, which they will use at the ll to purchase items from the dining hall. It is the responsibility of the pupil to keep their pin number safe. Further informa on about how the cashless system works and ques ons regarding biometric recogni on can be found by clicking on the parents sec on on the school website.
SchoolBusInformation
Informa on about school bus metables, ckets, prices and where to locate offers from can be found on the Transport for Greater Manchester BEE Network website:
St Peter’s Catholic High School | Bee Network | Powered by TfGM
You can check whether your child is eligible for a free school bus pass, as well as apply, through your local council:
Wigan Council: Home to School Travel (wigan.gov.uk)
Lancashire Council: School transport - Lancashire County Council St Helens Council: Can I apply for assistance with transport to school? - St Helens Borough Council
If you leave something on the bus
The contact details for the company opera ng the service are shown in the School Bus metables sec on.
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IGO Pass
Informa on about how to apply for an IGO pass can be found by clicking on the following link:
h ps:// gm.com/ ckets-and-passes/igo-pass
You can fill in the applica on form online and email to ccc.admin@ gm.com, a aching the following suppor ng materials:
A colour passport style photograph of yourself. Proof of age - a scanned or photographed copy of your birth cer ficate, medical card or passport.
OR apply by post.
Download an applica on form or get one from a TfGM Travel shop. If you are eligible complete the relevant form and a ach:
· a passport-sized colour photo of yourself
· proof of your name and age - a copy (not original) of your birth cer ficate, adop on cer ficate, medical card, passport or EU/EA card. Please do not send original documents.
· payment details (for the £10 fee)
You can take your form and proof to a Travel shop who can check and take payment, or post your documents to the FREEPOST address on the applica on form.
The SEND Team at St Peter’s is hardworking and successful.
The aims of our approach to SEND are:-
1) To have an inclusive approach to education through friendship and faith.
2) To raise the aspirations of all students
3) To raise expectations for all
4) To prepare young people for life beyond school
Our School will do this through a systematic approach to identifying and providing for all students who have a special educational need, disability or other additional need. We will work with the guidance provided in the SEND Code of Practice 2014. In addition, the SENDCO will work within the guidelines of the SEND Policy to provide support and advice for all staff who work with SEND students.
TransitionEvents
We have listed various events below which will take place this year to help with the transi on of your child to St Peter’s.
Open Evening – June
This is an opportunity for ANY pupils & parents to come and visit our school and have a look around. There are lots of ac vi es going on and our pupils and staff are on hand to show you around the school and answer any ques ons you may have. It is a really nice evening and ALL are welcome.
Admissions Talk – July/September
Mr McGlown (Headteacher) & Mr Santus (Assistant Headteacher responsible for Transi on), a end a mee ng at your child’s primary school which all parents from that school are invited to, and deliver a presenta on on how to apply to high school. This gives the opportunity for parents to ask ques ons about the admissions process and also ensures no mistakes are made during the applica on process. Mr Santus also discusses the Transi on that St Peter’s Catholic High School offers.
Transi on Mee ngs – All Year
Mr Santus (Assistant Headteacher responsible for Transi on), will meet regularly with the Y6 teachers of our feeder Primary Schools. This is to plan and discuss all things related to transi on.
St Peter’s Catholic High School Produc on – Y6 Performance
St Peter’s arrange for all the Y6 pupils from our Feeder Primary Schools, to come into school to watch the dress rehearsal of the school produc on that is taking place. The Y6 pupils make up the audience and get the opportunity to see first hand what they will be able to get involved in when they are at High School.
Y6 Transi on Talk - January
Mr Santus will visit all feeder Primary Schools to deliver a talk to Y6 about High School. This will give the Y6 pupils an opportunity to ask ques ons about High School and will help take away any worries about their transi on
Y6 Transi on Pastoral Mee ngs – Various dates in March
Mr Santus will take the me to sit with the Y6 teachers and gather as much informa on from them about every single child who is transi oning to St Peter’s in September. This allows him to gather informa on to ensure we have everything in place for September. We discuss:
Medical Issues, SEN needs, Behaviour, History of the child, Friendships, Hobbies
Na onal Offer
Day – 1st March
You will receive your child’s allocated school on the 1st of March via an email on this date which is followed up by a le er, through the post.
Day Visit - Various Dates in June
All pupils visit St Peter’s with peers from their Primary School for a full day to experience the working environment. To maximise this experience, pupils are dropped off at St Peter’s in the morning and collected in the a ernoon. This allows them to have a longer school day and experience registra on/assembly. Pupils will also have the opportunity to visit five curriculum areas, spend break and lunch me in the Year 7 zone and Dining Hall and mix with other pupils.
TransitionEvents
Mini Olympics – July The Mini-Olympics is a non-compe ve fun event which enables all pupils to work alongside their new classmates from their Form Group, Form Tutor and some teaching staff. This event has proved to be most enjoyable and is always very successful in allevia ng any worries pupils may have about beginning life at St Peter’s. Parents are invited to come along as well. All arrangements for the day and transport arrangements will be shared with your child’s primary school.
New Intake Parents’ Evening –July Parents and pupils are invited to the New Intake Evening. Parents meet with senior staff, Head of Year and later Form Tutors whilst pupils spend most of the evening with their Form and Form Tutor. Hopefully this will prove to be an informa ve evening and answer any ques ons that you may have. It will also provide an opportunity for your son/ daughter to make friends and mix with their Form Group and meet the people who will be looking a er them in September.
New Intake Mass – 1st Day of School in September (9:00am) Parents and family members are invited to join pupils in celebra ng Holy Mass together on their first morning in school. We look forward to mee ng you on the day. On arrival we ask pupils to go to their Form room in the Y7 zone whilst parents will be greeted and directed down to the Sports Hall.
St Peter’s ‘Transi on Booklet’ Our Y7 ‘Transi on Booklet’ will give you all the informa on you need for your son/daughter’s transi on to St Peter’s.
Other Feeder Primary Schools (Pupils who do not a end a feeder Primary School)
Any pupils who do not a end one of our tradi onal feeder Primary Schools, will s ll get a full transi on offer. They will receive all of the above with the excep on of the‘Y6 Transi on Talk’ this is down to the fact that we can’t go into these schools before we know which pupils have been offered a place. You will receive all the informa on required in the le ers outlined in this informa on.
Year 7 ‘End Of Year Residen al Trip’ Year 7 will be offered the opportunity to a end an end of year residen al trip (tradi onally this is Disneyland Paris, but can change).
This is to provide the pupils with an opportunity to create memories for a life me with their new friends that they have made during their 1st year at high school and helps cement the bonds that have been made.
We look forward to mee ng you and your child at these events. If you have any ques‐ons rela ng to the above or anything else regarding your child’s transi on please feel free to contact the school on 01942 747693.
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