newsletter 29 january 2016

SPECIALISM SUCCESS

All Year 7 students enjoyed an enjoyable day off timetable this week working through a range of activities linked to investigating their 'dream job'. The day started with students looking back and producing a 'timeline' recording key moments in their lives from birth until the present. After this they spent time considering jobs in the past and present, thinking about changing trends in work and assessing future developments. With these two activities completed students were ready to think into their own futures and imagine working in their own 'dream job'. The job had to be real, but could be anything from an astronaut to an engineer to a musician. Students researched real job descriptions, produced a CV 'looking into the future' and then an extended piece of writing imagining 'a day in the life of' their dream job. A great day and a great way to get Year 7 students thinking seriously about their future possible careers!

COLLEGE PRAYER

Prayer for Candlemas All-powerful Father,

Christ Your Son became man for us and was presented in the temple. May he free our hearts from sin and bring us into your presence.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit

one God forever and ever. Amen.

Prayer Focus: Peace on Earth

Tuesday 10 May 2016

Year 7 Attend College Activity Day (organised by Mrs Marshall)

Year 8 CONSULTATION DAY Reading blog at home on theme of Lan-guages when not in appointments (organised by Languages Faculty)

Year 9 Year 9 Higher Education visit organised by Miss Thomason and Mr Blades

Year 10 CONSULTATION DAY Reading blog at home on theme of Sport, Exercise and Diet when not in lessons (organised by PE and DT Faculties)

Year 11 Home Study / Revision Study – Science work to be set (at home or in College – organised by Science Faculty)

Year 12/13

Revision Day / Private Study in college or at home (organised by Mrs Garvey)

CONSULTATION DAY

Friday 29 Jan 2016 All Hallows Catholic College Newsletter Epiphany Term

CATENIAN PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION

We would like to wish James Musgrave and Aidan

Hughes (yr 12) 'Good Luck' on Sunday 7th Feb as they

represent All Hallows College Sixth Form in the Annual

Catenian Public Speaking completion.

CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection) have launched a new website for Parents and Carers. This supports you in protecting your child/children from abuse online. The site provides advice for parents who are concerned about their children, as well as those just looking to learn more about what they can do to keep their children safe. Visit www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents for information about a range of topics such as social media for under 13's to taking 'selfies and vlogging'.

E-SAFETY SUPPORT

YEAR 13 FORMAL DINNER

Year 13 will be celebrating their end of studies at All Hallows with a formal dinner on Fri 8th July at the Hilton Double Tree Hotel, Piccadilly, Manchester.

A reminder to parents about coats. For years’ 7 to 9 it must be a College coat with a College emblem. And students, should in the cold wet weather, should wear them. For years 10—11 students must wear a dark coat. Parkers if any color, cannot be worn.

PARENTS AS PARTNERS: COLLEGE COATS

The College would like to express sincere gratitude to those parents who collect their children by car in the streets adjacent to the College. This is invaluable in helping the College to avoid grid lock on the bus turning circle at the end of the College day. We would ask the small number of parents who still collect from the turning circle to show their support along with other parents and pick up their children off site.

PARENTS AS PARTNERS:CAR PARK

Date Exam/Test

1 Feb – 5 Feb 2016 Y13 Mock Exams

1 Feb – 5 Feb 2016 Y11 Internal Assessment

29 Feb – 4 Mar 2016 Y12 Mock Exams

29 Feb – 4 Mar 2016 Y11 & Y13 Walking Talking Mock Week

7 Mar – 18 Mar 2016 Y7-9 Internal Assessments

7 Mar – 11 Mar 2016 Y10 Mock Exams

Apr – May 2016 GCE/GCSE Languages, PE, Dance, Drama & Art Exams

4 May – 29 Jun 2016 GCE/GCSE Public Exams

13 Jun – 17 Jun 2016 Y7,8 & 9 Mock Exams

13 Jun – 24 Jun 2016 Y10 Assessments

IMPORTANT EXAM/TEST DATES

GCE Results Day: Thursday 18 August

2016

GCSE Results Day: Thursday 25 August

2016

Friday 29 Jan 2016 All Hallows Catholic College Newsletter Christmas Term

MON 1/2/16 MORNING AFTERNOON

Y13 Option A (42am/37pm)

Fine Art – D3 French – F15 Mathematics – AH Psychology Unit 4 – AH Theatre Studies – AH Textiles – D4

Fine Art – D3 Mathematics – A9 Psychology Unit 3 – A10 Theatre Studies – A10 Textiles – D4

TUE 2/2/16 MORNING AFTERNOON

Y13 Option B (44am/29pm)

English Lang/Lit – A9 History Unit 3 - A9 Mathematics – A10 Physics Unit 4 – A10 Sociology Unit 4 – A10

Mathematics – A9 Physics Unit 5 – A9 Sociology Unit 3 – A10

WED 3/2/16 MORNING AFTERNOON

Y13 Option C (35am/35pm)

Biology Unit 5 – A9 Economics Unit 3 – A10 Chemistry Unit 4 – A10 English – A9 Music – Music Block Music Tech – Music Block Theology Unit 3 – A10

Biology Unit 4 – A9 Economics Unit 4 – A10 Chemistry Unit 5 – A9 Theology Unit 4 – A10

THU 4/2/16 MORNING AFTERNOON

Y13 Option D (18am/11pm)

Biology Unit 5 – A10 English Lit – A9 Geography Unit 3 – A10 Prod Design – A10

Biology Unit 4 – A10

FRI 5/2/16 MORNING AFTERNOON

Y13 Option E (35am/15pm)

German & Spanish – F16 Further Maths – A9 Geography Unit 3 – A9 History Unit 3 – A10 Psychology Unit 4 – A10

Further Maths – A9 Psychology Unit 3 – A10

Y13 MOCK EXAM TIMETABLE: 1ST - 5

TH FEBRUARY 2016

AH—Assembly Hall


FEBRUARY 2016

You may access a copy of your child’s personal exam timetable via the Parental Gateway: · Select “Assessments” option from left hand side of home page · Select “Examinations Timetable” All changes or amendments will immediately be updated on Parental Gateway. Please note: Parents will be unable to view their child’s complete timetable until after February half term, by which time all departments will have submitted their entries in accordance with Exam Board deadlines. Paper copies will be issued to students after February half term.

GCE/GCSE EXAM TIMETABLES - SUMMER 2016

RAISING MONEY FOR CROHNS DISEASE AWARENESS.

Year 8 student Tyler Lovett is raising money for Crohns Disease Awareness. On the 24th of March, Tyler will dye his hair purple.

For anyone who would like to support Tyler, and his fund raising efforts, please access the link below

Dear Parent/Guardian I am writing with details of the reward trip that the PTA has organised for students in years 7-13. The cost of the trip is £15.00 per person and includes coach travel to and from College and entrance into Blades Ice skating Rink at Altrincham, including skate hire. You will need to register at the bus turning circle by 9.15am and we will return to the bus turning circle approx. 12.30pm. As this trip has been organised as a reward for good behaviour, it is important that only students who have upheld the college’s core values are allowed to participate. Students, who have gained behaviour points or have been in Isolation in this academic year may not be allowed to participate. Payment of £15.00 must be made no later than Friday 29th January 2016 via the on-line parent pay facility on the College website. Please contact finance if you are experiencing any technical difficulties. The PTA is keen to support all children and families and have therefore decided to subsidise a small number of

places for children in receipt of free school meals. If you would like to be considered for a subsidised place, then please email Mrs Heaton confidentially with your request on [email protected].

Please make sure that your child is dressed appropriately and particularly wears long sleeves, trousers and gloves for their own protection. Medical forms must be completed and returned to Mrs Heaton in F21. Yours sincerely Mrs A. Heaton

PTA ICE SKATING TRIP ON SATURDAY 6TH FEBRUARY 2016

UPCOMING EVENTS

February TDP Meningitis C Vaccination Year 11 Tuesday 3rd February PTA Ice Skating Trip Saturday 6th February AHLC Sports Tournament Wednesday 10th February 1.00pm—3.00pm India Trip Wednesday 10th—Saturday 20th February Chinese Acrobatic Show by the Chinese National Team Wednesday 10 February at 7.30pm German Exchange visit to Germany Friday 12th - Friday 19th February Year 10—13 Paris trip Friday 12th - Wednesday 17th February Booster classes Year 10 and 11 Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th February Y11 and 13 Academic reviews Issued Friday 26th February Year 13 Resits Monday 29th February—Friday 4th March

March TDP Meningitis C Vaccination Year 9 Tuesday 1st March Performing Arts Showcase Wednesday 9th March 7.00pm-8.30pm Year 11 photographs Wednesday 16th March Year 8 Pathways Evening Thursday 17th March 7.00pm-9.30pm Y13 Resit Awards Issued Friday 18th March Y11 Key Marginal Students’ Evening En/Ma/Sc/La Tuesday 22nd March 6.00pm-8.00pm Y10 Mock Results Day Wednesday 23rd March AHLC Sports Tournament Wednesday 23rd March 1.00pm-3.00pm Easter Half Term Thursday 24th March

April Easter Booster Classes for Years 10,11 and 6th form by invitation Monday 4th April Tuesday 5th April National Youth Orchestra Sunday 10th April at The Bridgewater Hall Subject teachers Issue progress grades 7-9, 11 Monday 11th April NYO “Play the School” (venue tbc) Monday 10th—Wednesday 13th April Y10 and 12 Re-sits Y10 and 12 Re-sits Monday 10th - Friday 15th April Y8 Pathway Choices Deadline Wednesday 13th April An Evening at the Movies Wednesday 13th—Thursday 14th 7-8.30pm Y12 Reports Issued Friday 15th April Year 7-9, Academic Reviews Issued Friday 22nd April Y10 Reports Issued Friday 22nd April Y11 and 13 Walking Talking Mock Week Monday 15th April Y10 and 12 Resit Awards Issued Friday 29th April


UPCOMING TRIPS/DATES /EVENTS

Term College Opens to Students College Closes to Students

Epiphany Monday 4 January 2016 Thursday 11 February 2016

Easter Monday 22 February 2016 Thursday 24 March 2016

Whitsun Monday 11 April 2016 Thursday 26 May 2016

Trinity Monday 6 June 2016 Tuesday 19 July 2016

PRINCIPAL’S SURGERIES

Parents / Carers are invited to attend a Principal's Surgery to discuss any concerns or ask questions, on the following dates: Tuesday 9 February '16, 3.45pm - 4.45pm Monday 29 February '16, 9am - 10am Tuesday 15 March '16, 3.45pm - 4.45pm

There is no appointment system so please be prepared to wait.

AFTER COLLEGE DROP IN SESSIONS 2015/16

KS4/5 students

DAY SUBJECT TIME

Monday Science/Languages 3:30 – 4:30

Tuesday Maths 3:30 - 4:30

Wednesday Art 2:45 – 4:00

Thursday Product Design – D3 Hospitality and Ca-tering – F21 Music – E1 History F13 Business Studies (GCSE) F15

3:30 – 4:30 3:30 – 4:30 3:30 – 4:30 3:30 – 4:30 3:30 – 4:30

Friday

The first of the 2014-15 cohort awards have been achieved. Congratulations to Eloiza Nicolas Bronze Award Rachel Taylor Bronze Award James Musgrave Silver Award Jade Newton Silver Award We also have three students who have virtually completed their Gold Awared. Their final assessed expedition had to be called off two days into the expedition due to poor weather conditions. This has now been reschedualed for spring time. As soon as that is completed they will be awarded Gold. Well done to all. Hopefully others will follow very shortly when they upload all the evidence of the good work they have been doing.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH FUTURE IMPORTANT DATES


COLLEGE TERM DATES

DURING COLLEGE DROP IN SESSIONS 2015/16

SUBJECT TIME

MONDAY GCSE ICT RE Intervention

Break 1 &Break 2 Break 2

TUESDAY Art Drop in Science Drop-in

Break 2 Break 2

WEDNESDAY Art Drop in Break 2

THURSDAY Art Drop in Science Drop-in

Break 2 Break 2

FRIDAY Health and Social Care Business Studies

Break 1 Break 1

Thank you to all of our families who have donated items for us to take to Varasanadu, India at half term. Items will be collected up to 9th February. We are particularly looking for pencil cases, pens, pencils, crayons, flip flops and balloons.

PENS/PENCILS FOR INDIA

The closing date for applications to All Hallows Sixth Form is 31st Jan. Applications should be handed to the Sixth Form Office in F8.

SIXTH FORM APPLICATION

Students must sign out at the Attendance Office before leaving College to attend a medical appointment. When they return to College the student must sign back in. This ensures registers will be accurate and we know the student is off site should we have a fire alarm. The Attendance Office is located in an office along the RE corridor. We thank parents for making medical appointments, where possible, that do not take up a whole day of schooling. This often allows a student to have their legal registration mark for both morning and afternoon sessions and so their overall attendance does not fall.

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS DURING THE COLLEGE DAY

Holidays have not been authorised since 1st September 2013 under legislation on all English schools. Requests for holidays must still be made in writing to the appropriate Key Stage leader (Mrs Garvey KS5, Mr Diamond/Mr Blades KS4/KS3), but in the vast majority of cases they will be unauthorised. A Fixed Penalty Notice may be issued of £60 per parent / carer per student, to be paid within 21 days, otherwise the penalty will rise to £120 per parent / carer to be paid within 28 days. If the penalty remains unpaid then the matter will proceed to the Magistrates Court where you will receive a criminal record if you are found guilty. Please can all holiday requests be made well in advance of the holiday being taken if not before the holiday is booked.

HOLIDAY ABSENCE FROM COLLEGE

Whilst the College requires parents to contact us on each day of absence, school policy now requires that any student who accumulates 7 or more days of absence during the course of the academic year will be asked to provide medical confirmation of the need to be absent before any further absences are authorised for medical reasons. This is a necessary measure as we closely monitor absence due to illness / medical reasons in order that we can ensure students are supported where needed. For your information medical confirmation does not have to be a doctor's note but can also take the form of a medical appointment card, a copy of a relevant dated prescription or evidence of medication being taken. If no medical evidence is provided then the absence will be coded as unauthorised. Ten or more unauthorised absences may result in you receiving a Fixed Penalty Notice. This incurs a penalty of £60 per parent / carer to be paid within 21 days, otherwise the penalty will rise to £120 per parent / carer to be paid within 28 days. If the penalty remains unpaid then the matter will proceed to the Magistrates Court where you will receive a criminal record if you are found guilty. The link between attendance and achievement is well researched and documented and students should be aiming for an attendance rate of no less than 97% over the year. Thank you for your continued support with this importance issue.

MEDICAL ABSENCE FROM COLLEGE


ATTENDANCE MATTERS

Over the last week of College attendance was as follows: Year 7 - 96.1% (down 1.0% on last week) Year 8 - 95.4% (up 0.4%) Year 9 - 94.1% (down 1.9%) Year 10 - 95.9% (up 0.5%) Year 11 - 94.1% (up 1.7%) Year 12 - 94.0% (up 0.6%) Year 13 - 89.0% (down 0.3%) Attendance between Year 7 and Year 11 last week was 95.1% (no change from last week and 0.3% lower than the same time last year). Our overall attendance since 2 September 2015 remains at 95.6%. We aim for 97%. Last week GIRLS attendance (Years 7-11) was 94.7% (down 0.2% on last week), BOYS attendance Year 7-11) was 95.6% (up 0.1% on last week). Since 2 September 2015 boys attendance between Years 7-11 is 95.8% and girls attendance between Years 7-11 is 95.5%.

CHANGES TO ATTENDANCE POLICY

From September 2015 the College has changed the definition of “persistent absence” we use to include those students who are under 90% attendance. This is in line with national guidelines and increases the threshold from 85% at present.

STUDENT SUPPORT ACROSS THE COLLEGE 2015/16

[email protected] emails will be read by a Senior Teacher [email protected]

[email protected]

= Staff Present

NAME JOB MON TUES WED THUR FRI VENUE

Mrs J Pilling Careers Advisor Student Support Office

Mrs L Nolan Visyon Counsellor Student Support Office

Mrs J Jones and Mrs J Fox College Nurses Student Support Office

Mrs P Shatwell Family Support Office between rooms A9 and A10

Mrs J Beard and Mrs P Prince Education

Pastoral Office (ground floor of Fisher Building)

Welfare

CAREERS ADVICE FOR STUDENTS

If any parent would like their son or daughter to have a careers interview with Mrs Pilling, our Careers Advisor, this year then please notify the relevant Year Learning Leader who can ensure names are added to the list. Mrs Pilling will prioritise Year 10-13, but students in Years 7-9 are welcome to attend her Thursday lunch time drop in. She uses the Student Support Office based next door to Music.

Most students appreciate the importance of being in College on time. Children who are regularly late do miss out on their education and form bad habits that will not be tolerated in the workplace. We need to inform parents that students must be in the registration form class for the register to be taken at 8.45a.m. This means students should arrive 5-10 minutes earlier in College to be on time. Any student who arrives after 8.45a.m. will receive a L code. Two L codes within a week will result in a whole college detention to be held each Thursday. Any student who arrives after 9.05a.m. will receive a U code. This means they will be classed as absent for the whole morning and this may have consequences for overall attendance. We are aware that College buses are sometimes late and we can confirm these students are not negatively marked in the register when this happens. Thank you for your co-operation in this matter. Gates are manned by members of staff and names will be taken of those students who are late.

BEING PUNCTUAL AT ALL HALLOWS

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS DURING THE COLLEGE DAY

Year 7: 8 March - 11.45 am-12.30 pm Year 8: 10 Feb – 1.15pm - 2.00pm 22 March 2pm -2.45pm Year 9: 11 Feb 9am -9.45am and 18 March 2pm –2.45pm Year 10: 10 Feb 9am- 9.45am and 21 March 9am -9.45am Year 11: 11 Feb 1.15pm -2.00pm and 24 Mar 1.15pm -2.00pm These are for parents who would like to discuss any concerns relating to their child. No appointment is necessary but please be prepared to wait. Please contact our Pastoral Assistant ([email protected] 01625 410285 x215), should you require an appointment with a Year Learning Leader at any other time.

YEAR LEARNING LEADER “DROP IN SURGERIES”



Macclesfield Football Academy – Training Match For New Recruits Last Friday (22nd January 2016) saw future academy programme players come together from high schools across Cheshire to play in an away fixture at the Platt Lane Complex in Manchester. The young year 11 players performed brilliantly to win the game 3 – 2 with a dominant team display. The match saw the MFA players start strongly with high levels of possession. It wasn’t too long before striker, Sam Ashton pounced on 14 minutes with a great side-footed finish from six yards out. The assist came from a smart cross from the right hand side by Scott Dinsley after he made a far post run to get on to an over hit corner. Will Pickford got the second of the game on the 28th minute after following up from a long range shot that was by the opposing goalkeeper. spilt HALF-TIME FETA Manchester 0 vs. 2 Macclesfield Football Academy FETA Manchester started the second half much stronger and started to cause more problems to the MFA backline. The home side were back in the game after 52 minutes when a goal mouth scramble saw a goal fly in to make it 1 – 2. Aidan Ramadani in the MFA goal pulled off a few excellent saves to keep the away team leading. 75 minutes in saw Jack Bennett increase the lead with a well taken goal which was well deserved after a good performance all game. 1 – 3.

FETA kept in the game and made the last 10 minutes tense after they scored a great goal from the edge of the penalty box. 2 – 3. However, MFA held strong with some stand out performances, most notably from Scott Dinsley in central midfield and Josh Churchman at right back.

FETA MANCHESTER 2 VS. 3 MACCLESFIELD FOOTBALL ACADEMY (MFA) – K.O. 6.30PM

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SQUAD: GK Aidan Ramadani, Josh Churchman, Callum Atkinson, Harry Nesbit, Josh Baker, Jack Bennett, Scott Dinsley, Simon Warburton, Will Pickford, Max Pritchard, Sam Ashton – SUBs: Josh Dunn, George Tyldesley, Harry Whittam, Elliot Booth, Tom Pott. FINAL SCORE FETA Manchester 2 vs. 3 Macclesfield Football Academy Overall, it was a great team performance for their first away trip together. Some great partnerships and link up play in all area of the pitch means the future is looking bright for the Academy at All Allows Catholic College. Next training session: 10:30am Friday 19th February 2016 during half-term. If you're in Year 11 and interested in attending the next events or would like more information please get in contact with Macclesfield Town Community Sports Trust: Paul McGuire: email:- [email protected] or Tel:- 07753536787 *Text Your Name & School James Wallis Administration Officer Macclesfield Town FC - Community Sports Trust

EXTRA CURRICULAR TIMETABLE PE DEPARTMENT

Recommended Read: Frozen in Time 1956 Freddy and Polly are used to helping their father with his experiements. So they don't mind being put into cryonic suspension - having their hearts frozen until their father wakes them up again. They know it will be only for an hour or

two, so there's nothing to worry about... Present Day Ben and Rachel have resigned themselves to a long, boring summer. They find a hidden underground vault in the garden containing two frozen figures, a boy and a girl. An when Rachel accidentally presses a button, something unbelievable happens.. Can Polly and Freddy adapt to the twenty-first century? Will their bodies survive having been in suspension for so long? And most important of all, what happened to their father - and why did he leave them frozen in time?

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Ali Sparkes, Monster Makers, Shapeshifters, Dark Summer ... Ali Sparkes, UK author of Monster

Makers, Shapeshifters, Dark Summer, Wishful Thinking, Frozen In Time, Miganium.

RECOMMENDED READS

Monday - Thursday 8.15.a.m. - 5.00.p.m. Friday 8.15.a.m. - 4.00.p.m.

OPENING TIMES

Radio 2's annual writing competition has just been launched! If you are a budding writer, why not enter? All the details are on the website:http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00rfvk1 Or you can find a 500 Words folder in the Library Folder on the Student Shared Drive. 500 Words - BBC Radio 2 www.bbc.co.uk Official Website for 500 Words on BBC Radio 2. Get reading, get writing, get inspired.

500 WORDS WRITING COMPETITION

AUTHOR OF THE MONTH

Please return any overdue library books as soon as

possible as we will soon be conducting a stock check.

OVERDUE BOOKS

We are now collecting the Active Kids vouchers from Sainsbury's which will allow us to order useful equipment for Food Technology and PE. Please ask students to bring the vouchers to the library where there is a donation box. Thank you advance for your support

ACTIVE KIDS VOUCHERS


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Educational Psychology Team Drop-in Sessions 2015/16

Parents, carers and education professionals; do you have any questions or concerns about the well-being,

behaviour, learning or development of your child or a child that you work with? (Parental consent required

for staff).

‘Drop in’ and speak to an Educational Psychologist. We will be holding free 45 minutes sessions for parents/

carers and educational professionals in Children’s Centres between October and December 2015, January and

March 2016, April and June 2016; booking is recommended.

Conversations tend to be more open and productive without the focus child present; please do not feel you

need to bring your child out of school. Pre-school children MAY be able to join a session on a one-off basis if no

alternative child care facilities are available. Please enquire with the individual centre when booking.

If you have any questions please contact The Educational Psychology Team, Macclesfield Town Hall (Floor 1)

SK10 1EA Tel: 01625 374794 [email protected]

Please telephone the host Children’s Centre to book an appointment and please let them

know if you cannot attend.

Knutsford

(01625 374 904)

3rd February

9.15-12.15

Congleton &

Holmes Chapel

(01260 371 061)

11th May

9.15-12.15

Sandbach

(01270 371 235)

18th May

9.15-12.15

Nantwich

(01270 375 390)

8th June

9.15-12.15

The Brooks

(01270 371200)

15th June

9.15-12.15

Broken Cross (01625 374 470)

2nd March 9.15-12.15

The Brooks

(01270 371200)

9th March

9.15-12.15

Broken Cross

(01625 374 470)

27th April

9.15-12.15

Hurdsfield

(01625 378 081)

24th February

9.15-12.15

Ash Grove

(01625 374 484)

4th May

9.15-12.15


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