All Hallows Catholic College

All Hallows Catholic College
A faith school specialising in business, ethical enterprise and languages
Year 7 Parent Handbook
2012-13
All Hallows Catholic College is an outstanding school, characterised by a palpable ethos that combines gospel
values, ethical enterprise and aspiration for all students to be the best that they can in all dimensions of their lives.
OfSTED April 2011
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All are welcome in this place…
This year the children joining Year 7 come from the following primary schools:
Alderley Edge School for Girls (Alderley Edge), Ash Grove Primary School (Macclesfield), Bexton
Primary School (Knutsford), Bollinbrook Church of England Primary School (Macclesfield), Bollington
Cross Church of England Primary School (Bollington), Bosley St Mary’s Church of England of Primary
School (Bosley), Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School (Macclesfield),
Gawsworth Primary School (Gawsworth), Hollinhey Primary School (Sutton), Ivy Bank Primary School
(Macclesfield), Marlfields Primary School (Congleton), Park Royal Primary School (Macclesfield), Pott
Shrigley Church School (Pott Shrigley), Puss Bank Primary School (Macclesfield), Rainow Primary
School (Rainow), St Alban’s Catholic Primary School (Macclesfield), St Anne’s Catholic Primary
School (Buxton), St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School (Handforth), St Gregory’s Catholic Primary
School (Bollington), St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School (Macclesfield), St
Mary’s Catholic Primary School (Derbyshire), St Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School (Congleton),
St Paul’s Catholic Primary School (Poynton), St Peter’s RC Primary School (Stockport), St Simon’s
Catholic Primary (Stockport), The Marlborough (Tytherington), The Quinta Primary School (Congleton),
Wilmslow Grange Community Primary (Wilmslow), Wincle Church of England Primary School (Wincle),
including 59 brothers/sisters of current students.
The college’s mission underpins its work as an inclusive, harmonious community where all students are known,
nurtured and treated as unique individuals. OfSTED April 2011
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Welcome
College Mission Statement
Partnership Covenant
College Staff
Pastoral Care
Getting ready for the new term
College Day
The Curriculum
College Uniform
Being Equipped for Learning
Prayers
Students Planner
Attendance and Punctuality
College Restaurant and Café
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Anti-Bullying
Policies
Term Dates
Contact Information
College Address
All Hallows Catholic College
Brooklands Avenue
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 8LB
I am Learning
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Password:
www.samlearning.com
Telephone:
01625 426138
Fax:
01625 468126
General Email:
[email protected]
www.linguascope.com
College Map
Governors and Trustees
Advice for Parents
Privacy Notice
Safeguarding
Signature Page
Linguascope
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A Tantot
Username:
Password:
www.atantot.com
Website
www.allhallows.org.uk
Child’s Form Tutor
Your child’s form tutor is your
first point of contact with the
College:
All Hallows On Line /
RealSmart
Username:
Password:
Mymaths
Username:
Password:
www.mymaths.co.uk
On-line reporting for parents
email log in:
Password:
‘Students’ behaviour is outstanding, evidenced by caring, compassionate attitudes, a strong sense of pride in the college and an
eagerness to learn’ OfSTED 2011
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Welcome
Congratulations on securing a place for your Child at All Hallows Catholic College. This is a wonderful time to be joining All Hallows. We are celebrating
our Golden Jubilee, many successes and new accolades. This truly is a faith school you can put your faith in, and I can assure you that we are always
looking to build on our successes, ensuring that we continue to provide an education that is second to no other in the area. Our unique emphasis on
traditional Christian values, success for all, and modern approaches to teaching and learning will help your child strive for excellence and ‘Aspire not to
have more but to be more’.
All Hallows goes from
strength to strength.
Following
our
outstanding inspections
in 2011, from OfSTED
and the Diocese, we have
been visited by teachers
from many schools who
want to discover more
about our journey of
success.
OfSTED commented on
our unique and successful approach to teaching.
We were invited by the Specialist Schools and
Academies Trust to become a national Champion
School for teaching using the Teacher
Effectiveness
Enhancement
Programme
approach to learning. We now welcome many
visitors to our lessons and send our trainers into
other schools. Our students, in their role as Lead
Learners were invited to a national conference to
explain how they learn best and the features of
best lessons.
We are now a strategic partner in a teaching
school alliance and provide support and training
to other schools. This year we have also won
national teaching awards for staff team-work and
the international dimension. We have worked
tirelessly over recent years to secure the
excellent standards that have recurrently placed
All Hallows amongst the top performing
comprehensives nationally.
All Hallows is now the school 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 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 areas.
This means we are a truly mixed community,
where aspirations are high and differences are
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.
Setting clear boundaries and actively teaching
about values have led to high standards of
conduct. The ‘dress for success’ principle in the
wearing of uniform and the refusal to accept a
fashion or make-up culture, have led to a focused
and business-like 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 parent handbook useful
in that it is designed to given you easy to find
key information. A warm welcome to our
community!
Tony Billings, Headteacher
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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, trust-worthy and telling the truth.
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’.
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.
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 cooperate by ‘living simply, sustainably, and in solidarity’ with all members of the human family and especially those who are poor.
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 a world which is protected for future generations.
These values define the character of our relationships with each other, our community and business partners, and the world family. Students
and staff are encouraged to remember these values on the five fingers of one hand and there is a clear line on discipline, appearance and
expectations of behaviour, with staff determined to be both demanding and compassionate.
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Pay It Forward
Your child will be taught the concept of Pay It Forward, as a way for putting gospel values into action.
This idea of paying a favour forward, not back – repaying good deeds not with ‘payback’, but with new good deeds done to
three new people is well known to All Hallows students and staff. The idea was first developed in the USA from a film of the
same name, about a young boy who is challenged by his Social Studies teacher to come up with one idea 'that will change the
world and put it into action'. The idea results in 'random acts of kindness' and charity towards other people. Pay It Forward
campaigns regularly feature in the life of our college and they make everyone feel good!
Below are just a few of the suggestions which students and staff put into action:
Make a donation to charity Say ‘hello’ Eat lunch with someone new Share a
smile Give a compliment Give something up Gift an unexpected gift Leave a
thank you note Do a favour Encourage someone Pick up litter Lend a hand Let
another go first Open a door Really listen to someone Help carry a load Offer
your seat Forgive someone Pray for a friend Show respect Give space Help
someone less fortunate Thank a teacher Read to a Child Say ‘please’ Load the
dish-washer Treat others in the way you would like to be treated Do a kind act
every day Take on something extra Be Patient Pray for someone who treats you
badly Respect Difference Buy Fairtrade Goods Say ‘Sorry’ Do good Show
compassion Don’t bully Give time Pass a kindness on Be tolerant Bring peace
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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 Pupils 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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The college will try to:
As a family we will try to:
As a student at All Hallows I will try to:
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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 a written report each year in addition
to a verbal subject report at Parent’s Evening
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 done
Take an active interest in our child’s college life
Attend Parent’s Evenings when possible
Be involved in Parent Teacher Association events
where possible
Communicate to the college information which may
affect our child
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‘We
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;
keep the college rules and behave correctly;
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 the 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 Homework Diary;
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
love the ethos of the school and my daughter is thriving in the environment.’ Y7 Parent applicant
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College Teaching Staff
MATHEMATICS
Mrs C Wise (Faculty Leader)
Mr S Cunningham (Assistant)
Mrs S Marshall (AST)
Mrs A Coates
Mrs E Richardson
Mrs A Marsh
Mr C Jeavons
Mrs C Faulkner
Mr R Horan
Miss J Fowkes
BUSINESS, IT AND
ENTERPRISE (BITE)
Mrs J Lynch (Faculty Leader)
Mrs S Williams (IT Leader)
Mrs AM Connor
Mrs G Moulsdale
Mrs P Lockwood
Mr M Blades
Mrs J Sutton
Mr T Parke
Mr J Steed
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Ms B Ruddy (Faculty Leader)
Mrs M Garvey
Rev. D Harrison (Chaplaincy)
Ms K Lawry
SCIENCE
Mr J Woodward (Faculty Leader)
Mr J Faulkner (Assistant)
Mr J Shropshire
Mr D Aspinall
Mr P Nickson
Mr D Hall
Mr D Kendal
Ms R Mills
Mr R Mirlees
ART, DESIGN AND
TECHNOLOGY (ADT)
Mr P McSwity (Faculty Leader)
Ms C Hartley (Design &
Technology Leader)
Mrs L Remfry
Mrs C Wilkinson
Miss L Parry (Art and Design
Leader)
Mrs P Welfle (Food Leader)
Mrs A Heaton
ENGLISH
Ms P Carroll (Faculty Leader)
Mr T Hart (Assistant)
Mrs S Ibison
Miss E Stebbings (Literacy)
Mr N Mallon
Miss A Taylor
Miss C Perry
Miss S Davies
LANGUAGES
Ms F White (Faculty Leader)
Ms V Humphreys (Specialism)
Mr P Calvo-Garcia
Mrs A Zheng-O’Shea
Miss S Easter
Miss S Rafferty
Ms M Liu
Miss
SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Mr Billings (Headteacher)
Mrs Connor (Deputy & Y7/8)
Mr Nickson (Deputy & Y9/10/11)
Ms Bill (Assistant Headteacher)
Mr Blades (Assistant Headteacher)
Mrs Garvey (Assistant Headteacher
Mrs Connolly (Business Manager)
YEAR LEARNING LEADERS
Year 7 Mrs Moffat
Year 8 Mr Lees
Year 9 Mrs Remfry
Year 10 Mr Parke
Year 11 Mrs Williams
Sixth Form Mrs Garvey
HUMANITIES
Mr N McCaul (History Leader)
Mr G Diamond (SENCo)
Ms B Bill
Mr A Ebbrell (Geography Leader)
Mr A Scott
PERFORMING ARTS
Mr M Richardson (Music Leader)
Mrs J Brown (Drama Leader)
Miss S Jackson (Dance Leader)
Mrs P Moffat
Miss L Asquith
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Mr S Lawson (Faculty Leader)
Mrs R Ellicott (Assistant)
Mr S Lees
Mr J Mercer
Mr B Mercer
Miss S Thomason
Miss S Cranston
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Mr D Howells (Faculty Leader)
Miss R Gill
VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS
Mr P Welfle (Food Leader)
Mrs A Heaton
ADDITIONAL NEEDS
Mr G Diamond (SENCo)
Mr M Evans (Hearing specialist)
Ms J Darbyshire (SEN specialist)
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College Associate Staff
HEADTEACHERS PA
Mrs P Lacey
OFFICE MANAGER
Mrs S Skelton
RECEPTION
Mrs C Mullaney
COVER TEACHERS/
SUPERVISORS
Mr L Gordon
Miss C Johnson
Mr B Mercer
Mrs A Skulova
Mr A Wilson
TEACHING ASSISTANTS
Mrs A Weaver
Mrs J Ditchfield
Mrs P Virani
Mrs H Gibbons
Mrs L Coates
Mrs J Whilock
Mr J Bullock
Mrs E Stewart
Mrs C Housley
Mrs S Dunlevy
Mrs J Whittaker
Miss S Keeble
Mrs G Barlow
REPROGRAPHICS
Mrs R Thompson
PASTORAL SUPPORT
ASSISTANT
Mrs J Moorhouse
ROMERO CENTRE
ADMINISTRATOR
Mrs N Simms
LIBRARY ASSISTANT
Mrs M Kurek
E SYSTEMS
Mr A Gostelow (Manager)
Mr J Waller (Technician)
Mr M Kellett (Technician)
EXAMINATIONS AND DATA
Mrs S West (Examinations
Officer)
Mrs G Hulme (Data Assistant)
TECHNICIANS
Mrs D Stratford (Science/Farm)
Mrs U Harris (Science)
Mrs D MassetClassroom
(ADT)
Assistant
Vacancy (Food/Catering)
Classroom Assistant
Mr L Gordon Classroom
(PVA)
Assistant
Classroom Assistant
CLERICAL ASSISTANTS
Mrs B Walsh (Attendance)
Miss K Cunningham
FINANCE OFFICE
Mrs A Stirling
Mrs E Leighton
CARETAKING
Mr R Hulme (Senior)
Mr S Bartoli
Mr M Broomhead
OFFICE APPRENTICES
Miss S Gately
Miss RClassroom
Flower
Assistant
THE CORNERSTONE
Mrs G Holmes (Behaviour
support)
FAMILY SUPPORT
Mrs P Shatwell
‘We feel a strong affinity and are very supportive of the colleges aims and values.’ Year 7 Parent Applicant
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Pastoral Care
The Head Teacher 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 and
a Pastoral Secretary and a Family Support
Worker.
The College has seven form groups in Years 711, each of which has its own patron and forms
a ‘House’ across all years. The seven Houses
are: BARLOW, CLITHEROW, FISHER,
HUME, MORE, NEWMAN, WISMAN
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 that may arise.
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
South India.
Please get in touch with your child’s Form Tutor
or Year Learning Leader either by phone, email, 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.
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.
PASTORAL SUPPORT FOR YEAR 7
YOUR CHILD’S
FORM TUTOR
YEAR LEARNING LEADER
Mrs P Moffat
ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER
Mr M Blades
DEPUTY HEAD OF SCHOOL Y7-8
Mrs A M Connor
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.
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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.
Year Learning Leader:
Mrs P Moffat
Assistant Headteacher (Pastoral):
Mr M Blades
Form Tutor
My Child’s belongs to Form 7 …………………
The Tutor’s name is:
The Tutor’s E Mail Address is:
Deputy Headteacher
(Head of Lower School):
Mrs A-M Connor
………………………………[email protected]
Students agree that the quality of care, guidance and support they receive is a major strength of the college, commenting in discussion
that ‘staff really know us well and are always there for us.’ OfSTED April 2011
Students may use a confidential email address to report worries and concerns regarding bullying to a senior teacher. The email address
is [email protected]
Students are positively encouraged to talk to their form tutor and Year Leader about bullying. The college takes a strong stand on bullying
when it is reported.
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Getting ready for the new term
Transition and Transfer
During the Trinity term prior to the
pupils starting at the College, key
staff will visit the primary schools to
discuss individual needs and see the
pupils in their own learning
environment.
The information and data gathered
helps the College staff to make the
best decisions with regard to pastoral
and teaching groups. A wealth of
information is used to help formulate
the groups, including prior attainment
data.
Part of the transfer process involves
an Induction Day for Y6 at the
College when they spend the day
with their new for tutors and
classmates, getting to know each
other.
Parents are invited to attend a coffee
morning / afternoon tea, hosted by
the Headteacher and other key staff
in June.
There is also an Induction Evening in
July when parents have the
opportunity to meet their child’s Form
Tutor and order / purchase the
College uniform.
First Day
Building a Community of Learners
On the first day of the Michaelmas
term only Y7 and the Sixth Form
students attend College. This gives
them the opportunity to settle in and
navigate their way around the
building.
Your child’s induction to our College
community will involve several
enrichment activities which we
believe help all our Y7 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.
The day is spent mainly with their
Form Tutors, engaged in team
building activities, receiving their
timetables and getting used to
College routines.
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College Day
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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Here are the timings of the College Day.
8.55-9.15am
8.55-9.40am
8.55-9.15am
8.55-9.40am
8.55-9.15am
Students need to be on the campus by
8.50am at the latest.
Most lessons are timetabled as one and a
half hours and students move to class
during natural breaks.
Print-outs of time tables with subjects and
rooms are issued in September.
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9.15-10.00am
3
10.00-10.45am
Break am
10.45-11.30am
Students copy their personal class timetable
into their student planner.
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9.40-10.25am
3
10.25-11.10am
Break am
9.15-10.00am
3
10.00-10.45am
Break am
10.45-11.30am
11.10-11.30am
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2
9.40-10.25am
3
10.25-11.10am
Break am
9.15-10.00am
3
10.00-10.45am
Break am
10.45-11.30am
11.10-11.30am
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4
4
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11.30am-12.15pm
11.30am-12.15pm
11.30am-12.15pm
11.30am-12.15pm
11.30am-12.15pm
A full choice of food and snacks are
available in the Restaurant and Café during
both breaks.
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12.15-1.00pm
12.15-1.00pm
12.15-1.00pm
12.15-1.00pm
12.15-1.00pm
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 Evening.
All students are expected to take part in at
least one extra curricular activity.
Break pm
Break pm
Break pm
Break pm
Break pm
1.00-1.45pm
1.00-1.45pm
1.00-1.45pm
1.00-1.45pm
1.00-1.45pm
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1.45-2.30pm
1.45-2.30pm
1.45-2.30pm
1.45-2.30pm
1.45-2.30pm
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2.30-3.15pm
2.30-3.15pm
2.30-3.15pm
2.30-3.15pm
2.30-3.15pm
They will also receive a homework
timetable.
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Getting ready for the College day
You can help your child get ready for the college day by:
Checking their diary for any messages and signing it once a week
Making sure the Squid card has money on it for food and refreshments during the day.
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
Making sure they get to sleep at a reasonable time and do not play on computers, watch TV, or
their phone.
Making sure they eat breakfast or have breakfast in the college restaurant.
‘The ethos of All Hallows is one that we share and we thoroughly endorse their values’ Y7 Parent Applicant.
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Understanding the Year 7 Curriculum
Subjects
Key Stage 3
The formal curriculum is organized into
subjects: English, Mathematics, Religious
Education, Science, Languages, PE, Performing
Arts, Business, IT and Enterprise. In addition to
this there is an extensive curriculum outside the
classroom in music, drama, dance, sports and
outdoor enterprise.
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.
Assessment
Spiritual Development
Takes place 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 On-line
parental gateway gives real time information.
Religious, moral and spiritual development is
nurtured across the whole curriculum, in RE,
residential retreats, away days, assemblies,
form prayers, liturgies and social enterprise.
Targets
Extra-curricular
Students are issued with targets for the year.
These are based on their KS2 levels and
derived from the Fisher Family Trust data.
Students should aim to match or better their
target by the end of the year.
All year students join one or more extracurricular 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.
Setting
Students are placed into a half year made up of
around a hundred students and then grouped
into three or four ability sets for English,
Mathematics, Science and RE.
Business, IT and Enterprise
A core programme of study in
‘BITE’ develops students' skills
and entrepreneurship. Students
set up their own mini businesses
and reflect on the ethical issues
around trade justice and profit.
They develop skills in managing
finances.
Languages
A foundation programme
introduces the students to
French, German, Spanish, Latin
and Mandarin. This helps
students choose up to two
preferred languages in Year 9.
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) and
Henterprise (care of chickens).
‘The college’s outstanding curriculum is continually reviewed and developed to meet the needs of students.’ OfSTED 2011
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Additional Needs
Additional Needs Students
The College follows the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice (2001) 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 pupils with special educational needs is the responsibility of the whole school and that all teachers are teachers of pupils
with special educational needs.
The aims of the special educational needs policy are:
• To enable pupils with special educational needs to have their needs met
• To take into account the views of the pupils 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 SEN 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 cross into Secondary school
that can be worrying for SEN 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 highlighted the success of our Inclusive practice.
Whilst we recognise national programmes for Gifted and Talented pupils, we believe all our pupils to be gifted and talented in many different ways.
We ensure that everybody has access to excellence and that whilst there are many pupils who are identified as Gifted and Talented, the learning of
all pupils is given equal priority. As with all pupils, stretching and challenging tasks are provided for G&T pupils in their subjects, as well as extracurricular 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.’ Year 7 Parent Applicant
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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.

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:
1. Check your child’s homework diary every week to see if homework is being entered and completed according to the homework timetable. Sign the
diary and write any messages you would like your child to show to the form tutor.
2. Ensure your child a quiet place to study where you can keep an eye on how their homework is progressing.
3. Ensure your child has access to computers and internet for research and word processing either at home, in a local library, or at an after-School
study club.
4. 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.
5. Encourage attendance at after-college study clubs and booster sessions when they have been arranged by staff.
6. Encourage the use of a variety of research information and encourage the use of the school and local libraries, as well as e learning packages like
"I AM LEARNING" available via our website.
7. Monitor the use of the internet during homework sessions to ensure your child is focusing on the tasks set rather than gaming or chatting. One
strategy some parents have is to match time spent on homework with time allowed for games and online chatting!
8. Praise and reward your child for completing homework on time and to their expected target levels. Ask them about their homework pieces after
they have been seen and marked.
9. If you have any concerns about homework or any other aspect of your child’s learning, contact the college.
10. Remember that homework is a form of frequent independent study, which has been shown to improve classroom performance and future chances
of educational success.
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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 ‘the those who have and those who have not’
All items of uniform are available from:
Finesse, Mill Street, Macclesfield 01625 616986
National School Wear Centre, King Edward Rd,
Macclesfield 01625 500552
The uniform, which is clearly described in the policy is compulsory for all students. The Head teacher 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 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.
All items, with the exception of the college scarf, are compulsory. 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 Head teacher 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.
‘Inspectors found that students had smart appearance and that the college’s ‘dress for success’ policy was helping to maintain a
business-like learning environment.’ OfSTED 2011
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GIRLS
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
Blazer - Black with red lining and preembroidered college badges. Worn at all
times in, around and to/from college.
Eco Blazer available from College Shop
(recommended for Y7)
Shirt - Plain white shirt with collar and
top button. 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.

Skirt - Tartan kilt in College colours. All
skirts to be worn on or below the 
knee.
OR Trousers - Black. Plain and tailored
with a waist band. No stretch
pants/hipsters



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, not patterned tights.
Jumper - Plain mid-grey ‘V’ necked
jumper with College badge. The jumper 
is compulsory.
Overcoat - Plain dark overcoat. Uniform 
suppliers
carry
a
reversible
fleece/shower
proof
jacket
with
concealed hood and College badge. To

be worn when necessary over college
blazer. The overcoat should be longer
than the blazer.
No other coats
acceptable. No logos. Coats should be
removed on entry to the building.

College Bag - Bag bearing the BEC
logo.
Socks - Compulsory: white ankle socks
Optional: Black/Red socks for football
and hockey only.
Scarf - Plain dark scarf. No fashion 
scarves. No football scarves, any caps
or other headgear.
Shin Guards & Gum Shield - For use in
competitive contact sports e.g. Hockey,
Rugby, Football.
PE UNIFORM
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.
PE Skirt - Black pleated skirt with front
panel, two button fastening and
embroidered College badge. The skirt is
worn with the approved College PE
shorts underneath.
Training Shoes - Mainly plain White or
Black. Must be trainers, not canvas or
boots.
OPTIONAL
Rain Jacket - Black rain jacket with
embroidered College badge. For use in
wet or cold weather only.
Additional Notes for Girls
1.
PE Shorts - Black with embroidered
College badge.
2.
Polo Shirt - Red with collar and
embroidered College badge.
3.
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.
4.
5.
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 preembroidered college badges. Worn at all
times in, around and to/from college.
Eco Blazer available from College Shop
(recommended for Y7)
Shirt - Plain white shirt with collar and
top button. 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.
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.
Overcoat - Plain dark overcoat. Uniform 
suppliers
carry
a
reversible
fleece/shower
proof
jacket
with
concealed hood and college badge. To

be worn when necessary over College
blazer. The overcoat should be longer
than the blazer.
No other coats 
acceptable. No logos. Coats should be
removed on entry to the building.
Football Socks – Two pairs of football
socks. Black, with red trim and college
initials.
College Bag - Bag bearing the BEC
logo.

Scarf - Plain dark scarf. No fashion
scarves. No football scarves, any caps
or other headgear.

OPTIONAL
PE UNIFORM
Rugby Shirt - Red, embroidered with
college badge.
Football
Shorts
Black
embroidered College badge.
with
Socks – Plain black knee length socks. 
No other colours, not patterned.
T Shirt - Red with embroidered College
badge.
Jumper - Plain mid-grey ‘V’ necked 
jumper with College badge. The jumper
is compulsory.
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.
Football Boots – for playing Rugby and
Football outdoors
Training Shoes - Mainly plain White or
Black. Must be trainers, not canvas or
boots.
Rain Jacket - Black rain jacket with
embroidered College badge. For use in
wet or cold weather only.
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
1.
2.
3.
4.
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.
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Being equipped for learning
Students should have the following basic equipment 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 appropriate to language studied)
Bible (a modern translation, Good News or Jerusalem Bible)
Design Technology Apron (obtained in college)
Student Diary (Issued by college in September)
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Commonly used prayers
The Lords 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.
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.
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed are 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.
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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Keeping the Student Planner
All students are provided with a free planner / diary at the start of the academic year. Here we ask students to record their homework and
staff often this as a way to communicate messages to parents. Please do keep a regular eye on the planner. Inside it is vast amounts 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
Parent / carer signs
the planner weekly
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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.
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 Form Tutor. Absence through illness should be quickly followed with a
phone call on the first day to our admin staff. This may have to be followed, in some cases,
with medical evidence.
Holidays in term time must be avoided and will, in most cases, be classed as an unauthorised absence. Holidays
requests should be made in writing in advance to the Headteacher.
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.
Students should be in school by 8.50am each day. Persistent lateness can also result in the use
of the Educational Welfare Officer as well as internal sanctions. Fixed Penalty Notices for poor
attendance and punctuality are used in the college, but we try to positively encourage attendance
across all years.
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College Restaurant and Cafe
Breakfast - Full English Breakfast, Cereals
Sample Main
Meal
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Main
Lasagne and garlic
bread
Sausage and Mash
Chicken noodle
Beef cobbler
stir fry
Pots and veg
Deep Fried Fish
chips and peas
Gnocci Pomodorro
& garlic bread
Vegi sausage and
mash
Vegetarian
Vegi Noodle Stir fry Cheese Omelette
Pasta Bake
Pots and Veg
Grab and Go

Gino's Pasta
Beefburgers

Salad Bar
Pizza

Jackets and fillings
Selection of cold desserts

hot filled baguettes
Yoghurts, fruit and veg bags

hot filled wraps
Homemade cakes

Selection of panini
Drinks

Cheese and Bacon Bagels
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Lunch arrangements
Our school has teamed up with Innovate, our catering partners and
sQuid, to introduce a new cashless catering system, an easy way
for students to pay.
Students and staff can now use a pre-pay contactless smart card to
pay for food and drink at the school canteen. It's convenient, safe
and secure, and can be topped-up online so you don't have to bring
cash to school.
Students can purchase a meal which suits their individual
requirements. Portions are individually priced and a reasonable meal
may be purchased for £2.50
Students may bring a packed lunch and dining facilities are made
available for them.
No child may leave the college premises at lunch time unless a
written request is made to the Year Learning Leader for permission
to go home for dinner
Free School Meals
If your child is entitled to a free meal, their entitlement will
automatically transfer to this college. The sQuidcard will be topped
up daily with the FSM entitlement - £ 2.20 at present.
If a student is waiting for a replacement card he/she will be issued
with a token to receive their free meal. The same will happen should
they forget or misplace their sQuidcard on occasion.
There is a direct link from school website – Parents – Apply for Free
School Meals.
Telephone: 0300 123 5012
All Year 7 students will be handed a letter from Innovate – addressed
to Parent/Guardian.
It will have :
-
New sQuidcard – with a student name
-
A letter of introduction and information how to register new
sQuidcard
-
Step-by Step guide how to use the card
Card damaged, lost or stolen – please block the account as soon as
possible so no one can use the money on the account. You cannot
order new card using your internet account. Please contact school and
nominated member of staff will arrange that. The new card will arrive to
school; all the money on the old card will be automatically transferred to
a new card.
Please note - that until new card arrives student will need to bring a
packed lunch or money to purchase a meal.
Further information can be found visiting All Hallows website – Parents
–sQuid.
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Information and Communications Technology
Before being issued with a user name and password all of our students are requires 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.
2. 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.
3. You must not download or save large files unless
absolutely necessary as this restricts others' use of
the network.
4. You should check your e-mail frequently and
delete unwanted messages promptly.
Privacy
outside College to publish such opinions.
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.
• 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.
• You must not plagiarise works that you find on the
Internet. Plagiarism is taking the ideas or writings of
others and presenting them as if they were your own.
• You must respect copyright. You must not use the
Internet to download illegal software, pirated music
or images.
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.
• 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.
• The use of social networking sites such Bebo,
MySpace and YouTube is not permitted.
• The use of chat rooms such as MSN is not
permitted. • You must not use indecent, obscene,
offensive or
threatening language.
• 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
Sanctions
All network activity is logged. Depending on the
severity
of the offence, one or more of the following sanctions
maybe 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 school detentions
• temporary or permanent exclusion from College.
Students must sign the Acceptable Use Policy
Statement at the back of this handbook on the
signature page and return it to College.
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Anti-bullying
Students feel extremely safe and speak appreciatively of the considerable efforts made by staff to ensure their health and well-being. OfSTED 2011
This statement from OfSTED reflects the fact that All Hallows has a zero tolerance of bullying. If your son/daughter ever feel 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 e mail if a student finds it difficult to speak out or if a friend wants to report something:
[email protected] .Year Learning Leaders also run a daily ‘Drop In’ session 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 (inside pocket) from
8.45am to 3.15pm. 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 to 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, despite the unfortunate end to transport
subsidies for Catholic students. When the arrangements are finalized, further information will be provided in the form of a booklet which
can be downloaded from the website. The local authority will continue to subsidise transport for students in receipt of free school meals.
The college is establishing a transport bursary fund to which parents may apply in specified cases/situations. The policy when finalized
will be issued to all parents. Enquiries regarding transport provision or bursaries should be directed to our College Business Manager,
Mrs Connolly [email protected]. Enquiries about the quality of service should be directed to the relevant college transport
provider.
Behaviour on the buses is the responsibility of parents but the College does all it can by way of investigation and sanctions to assist in
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. Some Sixth Form students act a bus monitors.
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Policies
The following policies are available on the website and are recommended reading:
Attendance, Behaviour, Homework, Uniform, Anti Bullying, Charging and Remissions, Special Needs, Medicine Advice, Complaints.
In the event of an emergency closure
EXTREME WEATHER (Snow Fall I Ice)
These are the procedures we have in place for extreme weather conditions. The Head teacher takes advice from the
Business Manager and then makes the decision as to whether or not a closure if necessary.
A decision to CLOSE will be announced on local radio, on their website and here on the website.
If no announcement is made, then the College is OPEN.
Radio: Silk FM (106.9 FM) and Century FM [105.4 FM] (also on DAB Digital Radio)
Online: http://www.centuryradionorthwest.co.uk/ (scroll down the homepage and look for "School Closures")
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 or voicemail.
If it is necessary to close the College for more than one day, parents will be informed again, through the College website, our Twitter feed and local radio..
Obviously the College will remain open unless the weather conditions present an obvious danger to safety.
Please ensure that your child's attendance record supports our expectations of high achievement and success. Any absences taken without an official closure are
recorded as 'unauthorised'.
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TERM DATES 2012-2013
INSERVICE TRAINING DAYS (WHEN STUDENTS DO NOT ATTEND)
Mon 3rd September 2012, Mon 29th October 2012, Mon 25th February 2013, Tue 7th May 2013, Fri
24th May 2013
TERM
COLLEGE OPENS TO STUDENTS
COLLEGE CLOSES TO STUDENTS
Michaelmas
Tuesday 4 September 2012*
Friday 19 October 2012
Christmas
Tuesday 30 October 2012
Thursday 20 December 2012
Epiphany
Monday 7 January 2013
Friday 15 February 2013
Easter
Tuesday 26 February 2013
Thursday 28 March 2013
Whitsun
Monday 15 April 2013
Thursday 23 May 2013
Trinity
Monday 3 June 2013
Wednesday 23 July 2013
NB. *Tue 4th September 2012 College opens for years 7, 12 and 13 only. Wed 5th September 2012 College opens for all students years 7-13.
(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
Head teacher, Mr Billings.)
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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Tuesday 4th September 2012 – Year 7 first day at All Hallows Catholic College.
Monday 10th – Tuesday 18th September 2012 – Year 7 day retreats in form groups.
Monday 17th September 2012 – Open Evening (some students may wish to help out).
Thursday 27th September 2012 – Year 7 students and parents Core Subjects Curriculum Evening 7-9pm.
Friday 28th September 2012 – Year 7 and 8 PTA Disco in the College Hall 6.30-8.30pm.
Wednesday 3rd October 2012 – Year 7 Service of Welcome 6-8pm.
Monday 8th October 2012 (week commencing) – Year 7 student attainment targets issued and first assessment period begins.
Friday 9th November 2012 – Remembrance services.
Friday 9th November 2012 – Year 7 First Academic Review issued to all students.
Thursday 15th November 2012 – Year 7 Parents Partnership Evening (Form Tutors) 5-7.30pm.
Sunday 2nd December 2012 – Advent begins.
Tuesday 4th December 2012 – Advent services.
Monday 3rd December 2012 (week commencing) – Second assessment period begins.
Monday 14th January 2013 – Year 7 progress grades available through Parental Gateway.
Wednesday 13th February 2013 – Lent begins, Ash Wednesday services.
Friday 15th February 2013 – Lent Fast Day.
Monday 11th March 2013 (week commencing) – Third assessment period begins.
Thursday 28th March 2013 – Maundy Thursday services of Reconciliation.
Friday 26th April 2013 – Year 7 second Academic Review issued to all students.
Thursday 2nd May 2013 – Year 7 Parents Evening (Subject Teachers) 5-7.30pm.
Monday 20th May 2013 – Pentecost Mass International Feast Day, St Alban’s Church.
Monday 17th June 2013 (week commencing) – Fourth assessment period begins. Formal exams in English, Maths, Science and RE.
Wednesday 17th July 2013 – Year 7 end of year reports issued to all students.
Thursday 18th July 2013 – Sports Day.
Friday 19th July 2013 – Reserve Sports Day.
Monday 22nd July 2013 – End of year liturgies.
Tuesday 23rd July 2013 – College Fun Day and Trips.
Tuesday 23rd July 2013 – College closes for students.
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COLLEGE CAMPUS MAP
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Governors and Trustees
Chair of Governors
Mrs E O’Sullivan
Vice-Chair of Governors
Mrs L Brandwood
Foundation Governors
Mrs J Bailey
Mrs H Evans
Mrs J Feely
Mr J Jones
Revd Fr W Kilkenny
Mr J Knight
Mrs C Moss
Mrs C Neary
Mrs E O’Sullivan
Mr J Tomkinson
Mrs L Turner
LA Governors
Mrs L Brandwood
Mr P Spedding
Staff Governors
Mrs A Heaton
Mr P Nickson
Mrs J Whilock
Parent Governors
Ms A Caine
Mr T Cumberland
Mrs D Franklin
Head Teacher and Governor
Mr T Billings
Clerk to the Governors
Mrs C Creager
Trustees:
Rt Rev. Mark Davies
Bishop of Shrewsbury
Diocese of Shrewsbury Schools
Commission
Mr A Scott,
Curial Offices,
2 Park Road South, Prenton,
Wirral CH43 4UX
Foundation Governors are nominated by Diocese of
Shrewsbury Schools Commission
Parent Governors by ballot and should a vacancy
occur parents will be informed.
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Advice for 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 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’ Evenings so that you can get to know the teachers and your child feels supported. Our records of attendance at
parents evenings 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!
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 College 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
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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. You could be a good
example yourself!
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 9pm to 10pm.
12-18 Years: 8 - 9 hours per day. Teenagers needs will vary and they may actually need more than previous years. Parents should help to limit the
social pressures which conspire to prevent them 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.
 Television, in moderation, could inspire children to read the book about the dramatisations they watch.
 Show interest and become involved in your child’s reading.
 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.
 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.
 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
• have sufficient time
• read to become a better writer
• 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”.
• You could write together, for example a business letter or order. This would show the value of writing in the adult world.
• Encouraging them to make lists will help your child to become organised.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 pupils 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 eg: “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.
• Help your child to create a schedule that is flexible but allows study on a weekly basis.
• Make sure your child has pens, dictionary, etc.
• Provide encouragement and support but most of all be available.
• 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.
• Talk about the programme when it has finished. Have plenty of books around.
• Encourage them to study by reading a little yourself first so that you can help and take an interest.
• Your child cannot remember everything so help them write notes as a summary of the important points. This helps memory and categorising.
• Encourage your child to prepare for tests by spacing study over several days.
• Help your child look forward to College as a happy place. Always talk about College in a positive way.
• 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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PRIVACY NOTICE FOR PUPILS
Privacy Notice - Data Protection Act 1998
We All Hallows Catholic College are the Data Controller for the purposes of the Data Protection Act. We collect information from you and may receive
information about you from your previous school and the Learning Records Service. We hold this personal data and use it to:
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Support your teaching and learning;
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Monitor and report on your progress;
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Provide appropriate pastoral care, and
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Assess how well your school is doing.
This information includes your contact details, national curriculum assessment results, attendance information 1 and personal characteristics such as
your ethnic group, special educational needs and any relevant medical information. If you are enrolling for post 14 qualifications we will be provided
with your unique learner number by the Learning Records Service and may also obtain from them details of any learning or qualifications you have
undertaken.
We will not give information about you to anyone outside the school without your consent unless the law and our rules allow us to.
We are required by law to pass some of your information to the Local Authority and the Department for Education (DfE)
If you want to see a copy of the information we hold and share about you then please contact the College Business Manager, Mrs J Connolly, on
telephone number 01625 426138.
If you require more information about how the Local Authority (LA) and/or DfE store and use your information, then please go to the following
websites:
http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/council_and_democracy/council_information/data_protection.aspx and
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/management/ims/datamanagement/privacynotices/pupilsdata/
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/management/ims/datamanagement/privacynotices/pupilsdata/thirdpartyorgs/
If you are unable to access these websites, please contact the LA or DfE as follows:
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Attendance is not collected for pupils under 5 at Early Years Settings or Maintained Schools
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Public Communications Unit
Department for Education
Sanctuary Buildings
Great Smith Street
London
SW1P 3BT
website: www.dcsf.gov.uk
email:
[email protected]
tel:
0870 000 2288.
Julie Gibbs
The Data Protection Officer
Cheshire East Council
Westfields
Middlewich Road
Sandbach
Cheshire
CW11 1HZ
email: [email protected]
tel: 01270 686606
In addition for Secondary Schools
Connexions Services - Once you are aged 13 or over we are required to pass on certain information to the Connexions services. Connexions is the
government's support service for all young people aged 13 to 19 in England. We must provide both your and your parents(s) name and address, and
any further information relevant to the Connexions services’ role. However, you (if you are over 16) or your parents can ask that no information
beyond name and address be passed to Connexions. Please inform the College Business Manager if you wish to opt-out of this arrangement. For
more information about Connexions please go to www.connexions-cw.co.uk.
Safeguarding Statement
All Hallows Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and
expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are offered subject to agreement to sign the Catholic Education
Service contract of employment with the governors of this voluntary aided college in which the Diocese of Shrewsbury are the trustees.
Satisfactory CRB clearance and proof of educational qualifications are also mandatory for employment in the college.
Aspire not to have more but to be more * Christi crux est mea lux * Christ crucified is my light
Honourable Purpose * Respect * Compassion * Cooperation * Stewardship
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Name of student (block capitals) ……………………………………………………… Date of Birth ………………
SIGNATURES PAGE
PLEASE REMOVE THIS PAGE CAREFULLY AND HAND INTO THE COLLEGE DURING THE NEW PARENTS WELCOME EVENING OR AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
SIMS IN TOUCH TEXT MESSAGING
I give permission for the College to contact me via text in order to receive
messages pertaining to my child(ren) about attendance, metings, parents
evenings etc.
BEHAVIOUR POLICY
I confirm that we have read and discussed the behaviour policy available on the
College website with our son / daughter. Paper copy available on request.
Signed …………………………………………….. (parent/guardian)
Signed …………………………………………….. (parent/guardian)
Date…………………………
Date…………………………
PERMISSIONS FOR PHOTOGRAPHS
I give permission for my child (ren)'s photograph to be used in the learning
environment for illustrative purposes and to promote the College e.g. prospectus,
website.
ACCEPTABLE USE OF ICT POLICY FOR STUDENTS
I agree to abide by the All Hallows Catholic College Acceptable Usage Policy
Signed …………………………………………….. (parent/guardian)
Date…………………………
Name of Student……………………………. Signature……………………………….
Form……………………………
Date…………………………
GENERAL CONSENT FOR LOCAL TRIPS
During the academic year we take students off site, on local field visits within our
catchment area, to represent the college, to study, or to attend Mass in the local
Church. Students may walk or travel by coach, college mini-bus, bus or train and
will be appropriately supervised. We need your consent In order to do this.
PARENT/CARER NAME………………………………………………..
I give permission for my child to go on local trips from the college during the time
that they are a student at All Hallows Catholic College.
WORK NUMBER…………………………………………………………
Signed …………………………………………….. (parent/guardian)
MOBILE NUMBER……………………………………………………….
HOME NUMBER…………………………………………………………
EMAIL ADDRESS………………………………………………………….
Date…………………………
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