PARENTAL BULLETIN – 8th June 2018

LET US PRAYGrant, we pray, almighty God, that we, who glory in the Heart of your beloved Son and recall the wonders of his love for us, may be made worthy to receive an overflowing measure of grace from that fount of heavenly gifts. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

AmenTHE WEEK AHEADYear 10 Assessment Week.Thursday 14th June – Transition Evening.Friday 15th June - Year 11 finish.DATES FOR YOUR DIARYThursday 14th June 12:30 closure.Thursday 21st June – Year 13 Leavers Assembly & Book ReturnTuesday 26th June – Year 9 Parents eveningTuesday 3rd July – Year 10 Parents evening. This is a change from Thursday 5th July.Monday 9th – Friday 13th July – Work Experience week.PE FIXTURESSaturday 9th June- County Athletics @ Nunnery WoodTuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th June - GCSE PE Rock Climbing, all day Blackwell CourtWednesday 13th June - Year 10 Girls Rounders @Saints - Finish Approx 5.15pmMR G O’CONNOR, HEAD OF SCHOOL / MR A QUINN, EXECUTIVE PRINCIPALRevision sessions during half term:A big thank you to parents and staff who supported students during half term. Students have come back confident and ready for the last few weeks of exams. Good luck to all!

Year 9 and 10 Parents evenings:A reminder that we have parents evenings coming up soon for both year 9 and 10. Can parents of year 10 please be aware of the change of date (above). Instructions for booking on to these will be out a week prior. It is vital that both parents and students attend to review the progress made during the course of the year and work with teachers to plan for the future. The attendance for year 12 was a fantastic 90%, let’s see if Year 9 and 10 can beat it!

Year 8 Transition:We look forward to welcoming our new cohort for the Transition Evening next Thursday, 14th June. Individual letters have been sent out for the different presentation times 5:30, 6:15 and 7pm. A reminder to all parents that this means that the main school will close at 12:30.CATHOLIC LIFE – MRS E O’CONNOR, HEAD OF RE AND CATHOLIC LIFE OF THE SCHOOLThe Friday that follows the Second Sunday in Time after Pentecost is the Feast of the Sacred Heart which brings to mind all the attributes of His Divine Heart. Pope Francis invites to pray to the Heart of Jesus during the month of June, in the wake of the feast of the Sacred Heart, this Friday, June 8, 2018, World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests, instituted by John Paul II.On the occasion of this Wednesday’s General Audience, June 6, 2018, in St. Peter’s Square, the Holy Father reminded of the feast of the Heart of Jesus, saying in Italian: “Friday will be the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. I invite you to pray to the Heart of Jesus during the month of June and to support your priests with closeness and affection, so that they are the image of this Heart full of merciful love.YEAR 9 – MS A MASON, HEAD OF YEAR – masona@saintsa.co.ukThis week the Year group have had their assessments in lessons and the feedback from teachers has been really positive about their attitude and work ethic, which has been lovely to hear. I am sure that results will reflect their hard work.Students have been lucky enough to be able to enjoy the lovely weather we have had by spending their lunch on the field. The following students need to be commended for their litter picking skills,

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which they have done without being asked: Joseph Ortiz, Lizzy Alcott, Jack Hopcroft, Jack Philpott and Jessica-Jai Bellamy. Points have been added to Class Charts. We have had a number of student’s texting home if they don’t feel very well. Please be assured that we have policies and procedures in place to ensure that if a child doesn’t feel well, our medical staff will contact home. If your child texts home, please do not come and pick them up, please contact the office and we will let you know the situation. This is to safeguard all our students. May I also remind you of our uniform policy, which states no makeup, no false nails and only one stud in the lower lobe of the ear. May I thank you in advance for your support in this matter.English & Maths Assessments will take place in the Sports Hall on Tuesday 19th June English 9.20-11.05 and Maths 1.20-2.50, and Maths again on Wednesday 1.20-2.50. Please ensure students have a clear pencil case with their equipment in.Have a lovely weekend.YEAR 10 – MR N MURPHY, HEAD OF YEAR – murphyn@saintsa.co.ukNext week year 10 have their assessment week, this will include examinations in the sports hall for Maths and English and the lesson based assessments for Science, RE and the student’s option subjects. It is imperative students give their full effort in both their preparations for these assessments and show the resilience required to tackle the challenges they may face when actually sitting the exam. As I have always said students should see the assessments as a fantastic opportunity to showcase all their talent and hard work, the exams will also crucially highlight areas that require improvement and then both students and staff can work together to ensure positive progress moving forward. I would also like to say a big well done to all the year 10 helpers who supported the Walkwood sports day this week, you were a fantastic representation of Saint Augustine's Catholic High School. YEAR 11 – MR E MILL, HEAD OF YEAR – mille@saintsa.co.ukYear 11 have one more full week of exams coming up with 4 major core exams as well as exams in Geography and History. Students will continue to be in school full-time up until the end of the Physics exam on Friday 15th June. Students will receive intervention sessions before exams and receive expert professional advice from members of staff for last minute revision. On Monday 25th June all Year 11 students are invited to a leaver’s service where the Year group will meet together for one final time. Also on the 25th students will receive their prom tickets and locker money will be returned to them if they are able to return two keys with their padlock. As I have asked before if students could donate any uniform (especially blazers and ties that would be wonderful). 6TH FORM – MRS C PADDOCK, HEAD OF KS5 – paddockc@saintsa.co.ukYear 12 should be working through a thorough programme of revision in preparation for their end of year exams. The exams start on the 25th June. Only two school weeks remain, so please help to ensure students are fully prepared for these important assessments. A reminder to all students who have successfully managed to secure a placement to hand in details and parental consent forms to either Sally Beach or Miss Klatt. Any parents that know of a placement that may be suitable, please contact the school. Students in Year 12 enjoyed a visit to The Hive public library in Worcester this week. Mr Hutchison and his group took time to research history.REMINDERSMonday 9th - Friday 13th July - Work Experience Week

SIMS Parent App – This is now live. Please sign up to enable you to view and update your child’s details via the app. Details are available on our website.LETTERS SENT OUT THIS WEEKYear 10 assessment week.