Holy Family Catholic School & Sixth Form
parent and student information booklet 2014-15
Aspire to the Holy Family Way
Contents 2.
Welcome
12.
Homework
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Who’s Who
13.
Assessments
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Calendar of Key Dates for Year 7
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Activities & Clubs Valuables
5.
How do I get to school?
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What is the pattern of the school day?
Lost Property What will be expected of me?
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What do I need to know in my first few weeks of secondary school?
Uniform Behaviour Rewards
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Curriculum
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Getting Around
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School Office Bullying
Parent Support Parents and E-Safety
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SAM - The Holy Family Way
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ASPIRE to the Holy Family Way
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Lessons - How is the Timetable Organised?
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Presentation of Work Homework
Welcome to Holy Family Catholic School Welcome to Holy Family Catholic School, we hope you will be very happy throughout your time here and hope that you will take advantage of the many opportunities that you will have within our active and vibrant learning community. There is a great deal to enjoy and learn at Holy Family and all of what we strive to do is embedded within our Catholic ethos of respect, service and justice. You must always remember that this is a learning community and you will be expected to work hard and maximise your potential. You will be expected to do all of your classwork and homework to the best of your ability, and meet the deadlines set by your teachers. We ask that you join some of the clubs and activities that will be on offer to you during lunch time and after school, as well as additional learning opportunities in a range of subjects. Joining in with new activities is a good way of making new friends. Remember to ASPIRE to be the best that you can be. The most important rule is that you should, at all times, show courtesy, good manners and respect for all members of the school and local community. Politeness and courtesy cost nothing - remember every time you are wearing your uniform you are an ambassador for our school. You should wear your uniform with pride and therefore behave in the way that is expected. The points here are all part of the ‘Holy Family Way’, which outlines our expectations as a school. There is a way that we expect students to behave, prepare, respect and learn in order for them to be able to tackle the big wide world as aspirational, courteous and educated young people.
Aspire Achieve Study Participate Independence Respect Enjoy 2.
Who’s Who? The Senior Leadership Team Dr Stone Mr O’Neill Ms Hodges Mr Murphy Mrs Klitou Mr Delf Mrs Feltham Mrs Violet Ms Connolly Mr Kramer
Headteacher Deputy Headteacher Deputy Headteacher Director of Resources Director of Teaching, Learning and Assessment Assistant Headteacher Assistant Headteacher Assistant Headteacher Associate Headteacher School Bursar
The Year 7 Team Mr Fidgenon Head of Year 7 Ms Carrick Assistant Year Leader
j.fidegnonedoh@holyfamily.waltham.sch.uk a.carrick@holyfamily.waltham.sch.uk
Curriculum Leaders Art Computing Drama English French Geography History Maths Music PE RE Science Technology 3.
Ms Shah Ms Kaur Ms Hampshire Ms Radley Mrs Heath Mr Delbourgo Ms Mennear Mr Asemota Ms Millen Mrs Cole Mr Norman Mr Gursoy Ms Litchfield
s.shah@hoyfamily.waltham.sch.uk a.kaur@holyfamily.waltham.sch.uk s.hampshire@holyfamily.waltham.sch.uk v.radley@holyfamily.waltham.sch.uk j.heath@holyfamily.waltham.sch.uk g.delbourgo@holyfamily.waltham.sch.uk a.mennear@holyfamily.waltham.sch.uk a.asemota@holyfamily.waltham.sch.uk s.millen@holyfamily.waltham.sch.uk e.cole@holyfamily.waltham.sch.uk p.norman@holyfamily.waltham.sch.uk g.gursoy@holyfamily.waltham.sch.uk h.litchfield@holyfamily.waltham.sch.uk
Calendar of Key Dates for Year 7 September 2nd 2014
Year 7 Students begin school 8.40 am Mass with parents at 9 am Shoebox Project Induction Activities
September 4th 2014
Year 7 ‘My Environment’ Transition/Extended homework project begins
September 5th 2014
School photographs
October 6th 2014
Year 7 Readathon Week
October 10th 2014
Deadline for Extended homework project
October 24th 2014
INSET Day - School closed to students
October 27th - 31st October
HALF TERM
November 3rd 2014
Back to school
November 19th 2014
Whole School Mass
November 28th 2014
Reports home to parents
December 5th 2014
INSET Day - school closed to students
December 10th/11th 2014
Whole School Production - ‘The Caucasian Chalk Circle’ - 7 pm
December 19th 2014
Last day of term
December 22nd - January 2nd 2014
Christmas Holidays
January 5th 2015
Back to School
January 23rd 2015
Reports home to parents
February 16th - February 20th
HALF TERM
February 23rd 2015
Back to School
March 2nd 2015
Year 7 Exam Week
March 20th 2015
Year 7 exam outcomes reported home to parents
April 2nd 2015
Finish for Easter Holidays
April 3rd - April 17th
EASTER HOLIDAYS
April 20th 2015
Back to school
April 30th 2015
Year 7 parents’ evening - 4 pm
May 22nd 2015
Last day of half term
May 25th - May 29th 2015
HALF TERM
June 1st 2015
Back to school
June 8th 2015
Year 7 Exam week
June 26th 2015
Year 7 exam outcomes reported home to parents. INSET Day - school closed to students
June 26th/27th/28th
Year 7 residential trip
July 9th 2015
Achievement Evening - 6.30 pm
July 17th 2015
Last Day of School Year
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How do I get to school? Walk/bus - most students either walk or get the bus. Students should be dressed in full school uniform to and from school, and will be expected to show high standards of behaviour in the local community. Once students leave school at the end of the school day or after extra curricular activities, they should go straight home and not congregate around the school or in Walthamstow Central. Car - Parents should not drive into the school car park to drop off their child. Likewise, please observe the yellow zigzag restrictions outside the school. Please find a safe area away from the main school entrance to drop off your child. Cycle - If you are cycling to school you must always wear a safety helmet and your bicycle must be roadworthy. You must make sure that your bicycle is securely locked away in the bike sheds. Cyclists are to walk with their bikes when in the school grounds.
What will happen on the first day in September? The first day in September is for year 7 only. You will spend the day with your form tutor in your new form room. S/he will tell you about the start of term and give you your timetable. You will then start a range of activities based around your ‘Shoebox Project’ and ‘The Holy Family Way’.
What time should I arrive at school? You should arrive at school by 8.30 am to allow yourself time to get to registration for 8.40 am. If a student arrives after 8.40 they will get a ‘late’ mark in the register.
What happens if I am late to school? You should always aim to be on time to school and lessons. Persistent lateness will not be accepted and will result in late detention with your year leader.
Can I leave school during the day? Once you arrive in school you should not leave again until 3.10 pm. If you have a medical appointment, it would be preferable that the appointment is booked outside of school hours. If this is not possible, students must have a note in their journals from their parent. The note will need to be countersigned by a senior member of staff before the student signs out at the front office.
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What time do I arrive on the first day? You will be asked to come in at 8.40 with your parents/carers. There will be a Year 7 Mass at 9 am which parents are encouraged to stay for. You will then go to your form room with your tutor.
What do I bring on the first day? • Your Shoebox Project • Your equipment: Pen, pencil, ruler, rubber, calculator, green pen, reading book dictionary. • You will not need your PE kit on the first day
What do I wear on the first day of school? • You must be in full school uniform • This includes the school blazer.
What is the pattern of the school day? 8.30 am
Arrive at school, go to form room and get organised for the day.
8.40 am
Registration time. During this slot you will have a year group assembly once a week; an assembly with year 8 on a Friday; form group activities.
9 am
Lesson 1
10 am
Lesson 2
11 am - 11.20 am
Break time. During this time you will be able to buy snacks from the canteen. Snacks can only be eaten in the canteen. Food is NOT allowed to be eaten outside, in corridors or classrooms.
11.20 - 12.20 pm
Lesson 3
12.20 - 1.20 pm
Lesson 4
1.20 - 2.10 pm
Lunchtime. Aside from eating lunch there will be a whole range of activities and clubs you can join in with.
2.10 - 3.10 pm
Lesson 5
3.10 - 5.10 pm
During this slot there will be a whole range of activities and clubs that students can take part in. It is expected that all students participate in at least one extra-curricular activity every week. 6.
What do I need to know in my first few weeks of secondary school? What do I need to bring to school? • • • • • • •
Pen, pencil, rubber, ruler, green pen School journal Colouring pencils Reading book Dictionary Calculator Exercise books/text books for the subjects you have on any given day • A suitable black school bag
What will I need for specialist lessons? • Art equipment • Food technology ingredients, including an oven proof dish when necessary and a storage container. • Geometry kit (protractor/compass) for maths • PE kit 7.
What will I need for specialist lessons? You will have your timetable written in your journal. The night before look at the lessons that you have and pack everything ready for the morning. You need to be organised, excuses for forgetting books, journal and equipment will not be tolerated and may result in year leader detention.
How do I keep my possessions safe? You will need to have a suitable school bag in order to keep all of your belongings. We do not have school lockers, so you will need to keep your bag with you at all times.
Getting around How will I find my way around? For the first few weeks, you will be lined up in the playground and your teachers will come and collect you to take you to your lessons. This will help you to find your way around the building. If you get lost, ask a student or member of staff and they will be able to guide you in the right direction.
What happens if I am late for lessons? In the first couple of weeks, teachers will meet you in the playground to take you to lessons, so this should not be an issue. The site isn’t very big so you should be able to find your way around easily after the first two weeks.
Excuses for lateness to lessons after this period will not be tolerated. Every learning minute is valuable. If you do arrive late to the lesson, enter the classroom quietly and apologise to your teacher.
How should I move around the school building? Parts of the school are very old and therefore have narrow stairwells and corridors. There is a one-way system around the school that you are expected to respect, for your own safety and that of others. Move around the building quietly and respect the other lessons that may still be going on. It is expected that students and staff hold doors open for each other and greet each other with a smile!
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School Office This is where Mrs Lazarus and Mrs Thoroughgood are based. You should go to the school office if you need to return any forms or money; if you are feeling unwell or if you need to visit the toilet during lessons. Mrs Lazarus and Mrs Thoroughgood are extremely friendly and helpful and will always be on hand to answer any questions.
Bullying Bullying is something that many students worry about when transferring to secondary school.
Will I be bullied at school? It is unlikely. We regard bullying and fighting as extremely serious and such behaviour will carry a serious sanction.
What can I do to avoid bullying? It is sensible to mix with students within your own age group, even if you know some of the older students or have brothers or sisters in other year groups. It is also advised to not get drawn into any other forms of physical, mental or cyber bullying. Even if you are aware and don’t do anything about it you will still be punished for ‘bystanding’.
What should I do if I am bullied? As soon as anything happens tell your form tutor, year leader or any other member of staff. You may be asked to write a statement about it. If you see that a friend is being bullied you should also tell someone. The sooner we know about it, the sooner we can tackle it. 9.
How is the timetable organised? At Holy Family we have a two week timetable, week 1 and week 2. Students will have 25 periods of lessons each week. There are 5 lessons each day.
How many subjects will I study? In year 7 you will study 15 subjects:
Subject
Hours over the two week timetable
Art
2
Computing
2
Drama
2
English
6
French
4
Geography
3
History
3
Maths
6
Music
2
PSD
2
Religious Studies
4
Science
6
Food/Textiles
2
Resistant Materials
2
Physical Education
4
You will be taught in your form group for some subjects and in mixed groups for others. Some of the students will not study French in year 7 as they will need extra support to develop their literacy and numeracy skills. This is an area that we have consulted parents on from other year groups, and therefore comes into action from Sep 2014.
What do I do at the start of the lesson? You will be asked to quietly line up outside your classroom until your teacher arrives. When you enter your classroom, you should sit where your teacher asks you to and get out all of the books and equipment you need for the lesson. You should also have your journal on the table and any homework ready to give to your teacher for marking.
Who will my teachers be? Unlike primary school, you will have a different teacher for each of the subjects that you will study. Each lesson will also be in a different room. Therefore you must be organised and see which classroom you need to be in... this can get confusing, but after a couple of weeks it will just become habit!
Are the teachers strict? All the teachers will have high expectations of you and will expect you to work hard and behave well. If a teacher thinks that you have not reached your potential with a piece of work, they will talk to you about it. Presentation of work needs to be of the highest standard at all times. If your handwriting is messy or your book doesn’t show pride, then you will be asked to do the work again. In the world of work, this wouldn’t be accepted - it’s about getting into the right habits early on.
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Homework Get into a good routine from the start: • Write down instructions clearly in your journal. • Write down the ‘due date’ for when work needs to be handed in.
Presentation of work Get into the right habits from the start! 1. Books should be covered and your name, teacher’s name and class should be written on the front. You should NOT GRAFFITI on or in your books under any circumstances. 2. Write the date on the right hand side of the page, the title in the centre and CW (class work) or HW (homework) on the left hand side of the page. All titles should be underlined with a ruler. 3. Writing should be neat. Take care with handwriting, in year 11 you will need to handwrite all of your exams under time constraints. The examiner will need to be able to read your writing, practise from now! 4. All graphs and drawings need to be drawn in pencil... it doesn’t matter which subject: maths, geography, music, art etc. If graphs are drawn in pen, you will be asked to do them again. 5. When your work has been marked, you should get your green pen and complete the tasks that the teacher has asked you to do. This may be to respond to a comment or to correct your spelling, punctuation or grammar. 6. At the end of each piece of work rule off the work using a ruler and a pencil. Do not waste space in your exercise book. 11.
• Check you understand what you need to do - ask your teacher to clarify anything that you don’t quite understand. • Have a quiet space at home to complete homework. • Plan to do homework in the early evening - have a break when you get in from school, but don’t leave it too late. • If you can’t do the work at home, stay in school, homework club is a good resource and there are always teachers there to help you. • Always start homework on the night that it is set. • When you have completed each homework, tick it off in your journal. • Make sure you hand it in by the due date.
How much homework will I get? In year 7 you can expect to get 2 - 3 subjects per night each of between 20 and 30 minutes. Alongside this students in year 7 will get an extended homework project task, which is more in depth and subject specific. This will take place on a fortnightly basis. The cycle is as follows:
Week Beginning
Subject
13th October 2014
English
3rd November 2014
Art
17th November 2014
Drama
1st December 2014
Maths
15th December 2014
Computing
12th January 2015
Science
26th January 2015
Music
9th February 2015
French
2nd March 2015
PE
16th March 2015
Geography
30th March 2015
History
27th April 2015
RE
11th May 2015
Resistant Materials
1st June 2015
Food/Textiles Technology
The extended project will be used to develop the student’s independent learning skills as this will be crucial in the government’s move to linear GCSE exams. This means that your children will take all of their exams at the end of year 11. We are no longer allowed to enter your children for GCSE modules in year 10 or 9. Therefore as a school we have to begin to prepare your children for this right from year 7. The extended project tasks will be given to your child at the beginning of the two week period and will have to hand it in on the Friday at the end of the two week cycle. This will be an additional 6-7 hours of homework across the fortnight.
How will parents know if homework has been set? This is a frequent question from parents. As a school we have invested in a package called ‘Show My Homework’. From September you will be able to go to our website and click on the tab called ‘Show my homework’. All staff will be logging the homework and any necessary resources here, therefore you will be able to access the homework for your child.
What can I do if I find my homework difficult? You can speak to your teacher before the due date to ask for further help; you can attend homework club; you could ask a friend. At Holy Family there will always be someone to help you, however you need to be responsible to take steps and ask for help. Homework not being completed will not be tolerated. 12.
Assessments
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On the first report you get on your child in the autumn term, you will see that they have a target level for what they should aim to achieve by the end of year 7, 8 and 9. These targets are based on the outcomes of your child’s tests at the end of year 6. The reports will also outline the ‘working at grade’ which is based on classwork and homework and whether they are ‘working towards’, ‘meeting’ or ‘exceeding’ their end of year target. Where a child exceeds their target level, this will be negotiated upwards to add the element of challenge.
out the term. More details on this are available in the separate curriculum booklet. There are two key assessment points for your child, one in March and one in June. These will be formal exam weeks, taken in the hall. Again, this is to prepare your child right from year 7 for the formal GCSE exams they will take at the end of year 11. If your child doesn’t appear to be making the progress we expect, they may be asked to attend period 6 intervention classes to give them a little more input, to enable them to progress a little more rapidly.
Teachers will facilitate assessments to test and measure the progress of your child through-
The year leader will inform you if further intervention is required.
Activities and clubs Why should I join an extra-curricular club or activity? It is a good way of becoming a part of your new school and making new friendships. It’s fun! There are lots of interesting clubs to join, it also looks good on your profile - later on when you apply to university or work, employers like to see that students have been involved in a range of activities that might show their commitment, leadership and creativity.
What activities are available? There are a whole range of activities available. Mr Wilbraham will be publishing the extra-curricular timetable on our school website on a termly basis: www.holyfamily.waltham.sch.uk/extra-curricular At Holy Family we would like all of our students to join at least one extra-curricular activity throughout the year.
Valuables Can I bring in valuable items to school? No - there is always the problem of security. Don’t bring valuable items or large sums of money to school with you; if you go against the school rule and the item gets lost or stolen the school is not liable.
Can I bring in a mobile phone to school? Mobile phones are not permitted in school at all. If your child needs to call you in an emergency then they can come to the school office and the office staff will telephone you. Likewise, if a parent has an important message to communicate to their child then they can call the school office who will deliver the message on your behalf. If a student is caught with a mobile phone it will be confiscated for TWO WEEKS. A parent will need to come in and collect the phone at the end of the two week period. It is requested that parents are supportive in this matter and not challenge staff for adhering to the school rules.
Do I need money for school? NO - we have a cashless catering facility that means you will be able to get lunch via your thumb print, once you have registered. This is a safer way to get lunch meaning that there isn’t any reason for cash in school. If it is necessary to bring money into school on a particular day then put it in an envelope and give it in to the school office for safekeeping. 14.
Lost Property What happens if I lose something? Nearly all items that are correctly ‘named’ will find their way back to you. However if it is not named, you can go to the school office where you will be able to have a look through the lost property box.
What will be expected of me at secondary school? - The Holy Family Way What should my attendance be?
Text message
100% - you are expected to have a minimum of 95% attendance. Avoid having any time off school as often it can be hard to catch up. You will receive rewards for good attendance. If you miss any lessons you will need to catch up on any homework - this will all be posted on ‘Show my Homework’. Parents, if you know your child will be off school because of illness then please call the school office to report the absence: 0208 520 0482. Avoid making medical/dental appointments for your child during the school day.
You will get a text message if your child has not been registered. Please contact the school office to inform us of the reason your child is absent.
When does registration take place? You will be registered each morning in school and every lesson. All registration takes place electronically. 15.
What happens if I am late to school? Remember, attendance and punctuality are the first two pieces of information that will be requested on a reference at the end of year 11, and in the world of work. Therefore you need to get into good habits right from the beginning. After 8.40 am you will need to sign the late book at the school office - your journal will also be ‘late stamped’. Persistent punctuality issues will result in the year leader holding a detention and in serious cases, parents will be invited in to discuss strategies to solve the issue.
What happens if I am late to lessons? There isn’t an excuse for being late to lessons. The teacher reserves the right to detain you during a lunchtime/breaktime in order to make up the lost learning time.
Uniform You will be expected to wear full school uniform and look neat at all times. This includes ties and skirts being an appropriate length. Jewellery is not to be worn aside from a small crucifix. School coats and bags must be black and not have any branded logos. False nails are a health and safety hazard and therefore not permitted. School shoes must be black - canvas shoes and trainers are not permitted. For full details of uniform expectations please see the school journal. Uniform infringements will be followed up.
Behaviour How do I know what the rules are? Your teachers, year leaders and senior teachers will talk to you all the time about the rules and expectations of behaviour. A copy of the school’s behaviour policy can be found on the school website:
Rewards Here at Holy Family we believe in celebrating and rewarding achievement, effort, attendance and participation. In the past students have been rewarded with non-uniform days, bowling trips, cinema trips and free lunch passes. The list is endless. There are several ways to achieve rewards. Year 7 students can collect merits from their teachers for attitude, behaviour, quality of work, effort and contribution to extra-curricular clubs. Merit pages and rewards information can be found in the student journal. There is also the reward card - students must try and collect reward points and when a student has completed their card they will be put into a draw for a big prize.
www.holyfamily.waltham.sch.uk/information/ policies/behaviour It is expected that students will behave well, follow the rules and be respectful to all members of the school community. Part of this includes ensuring that all litter is put in the bin. This is our school community and we have to respect it. Nearly all students will behave in the way that we expect, however there will be some students who will disregard the school rules, students must remember that poor behaviour has consequences. For a detailed list please see the behaviour policy (link listed above). 16.
Curriculum A detailed guide to what your children will be learning will be sent home by the end of September. This will include an overview of learning, homework, challenge tasks and recommended resources. ‘My Environment’ cross curricular teaching and learning project The first 4 weeks of term, all year 7 students will be completing a cross curricular project based on the topic of ‘My Environment’. The aim of the project is to induct students into ‘The Holy Family Way’, with regards to learning. Each subject has developed an exciting induction project which will focus on core skills of planning, research, and presentation, which will be needed throughout their time with us.
‘My Environment’ scrapbook homework project Homework for the first four weeks will be an extended project focussed around ‘My Environment’. Each subject area has outlined a series of tasks. Students should choose ONE subject area to complete their 4 week homework project on. The students must then complete ALL tasks in their chosen area. All homework must be completed in their scrapbooks. Teachers will be looking at presentation of work in the scrapbooks, in addition to the planning and research undertaken. The form tutors will deliver skills lessons on planning, research and presentation as part of their PSD lessons. All students need to hand in their homework projects to their form tutors on Friday the 10th of October, which will then be marked.
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The London Curriculum Another exciting development for our school is the introduction of The London Curriculum, which will be embedded across year 7. The London Curriculum has been developed by experts at City Hall with its aim being to use London as a learning resource. Therefore to develop the ‘My Environment’ project, students will complete a unit of work in Geography, History, Art, Music and English, using London as their inspiration. As part of this, all students will visit various London sites in order to connect their learning to the real world.
Parent Support
Parents & E-safety
Here at Holy Family we pride ourselves on having a good working relationship with parents. In order to support your child through their school journey, and to ensure that they finish school as a well rounded young person ready to tackle the big wide world, we ask for your support in the following ways:
We currently live in a technology driven era where safety online is paramount. As part of our curriculum we address the concerns of e-safety, but as parents there are many things you can do at home to protect your child:
• Check your child’s journal each evening and ensure they complete the homework. • Sign your child’s journal each week to confirm that they have completed their homework. • Check through their exercise books and make sure that they are following the rules of presentation of work. • Ensure that your child is always at school and arrives punctually. • Attend parents’ evenings to discuss the progress of your child with the subject teachers. • Support the school with rules such as ‘no mobile phones’, and that in the event that their mobile is confiscated, please support the school’s decision. • Contact the school if you have any concerns.
• Remember anything that goes on the internet is there for life. • Images posted on the web can come back to haunt students at a later stage - this is something called their ‘digital footprint’. Universities and employers are widely searching the history of individuals through the web - is everything that your child is posting on the internet something that they would be happy for others to see? • If your child is working on a laptop or digital device, make sure it is somewhere where you can see what they are doing. • Don’t allow your child to go to bed with their mobile phone. • Look at using parental settings so that you have control over how digital devices are being used. • Check the ‘history’ section to ensure that what your child is doing on the net is not unsafe. • Cyber bullying is a growing concern in society, therefore being aware of your child’s use of digital technology is crucial. We have a great wealth of resources on our website specifically for parents on the issue of e-safety: www.holyfamily.waltham.sch.uk/parents/esafety.
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SAM
- The Holy Family Way SAM was developed by our Students as Researchers group to outline in a visual way, what it takes to be a great student at Holy Family:
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What are the essentials of great students? Let’s be like “S.A.M” S: uccessful A: cademic & Aspirational M: ature
Studious SAM is an ideal student, cheerful, positive, optimistic, cooperative, disciplined, obedient and respectful.
Co-operative Unafraid to make mistakes
SAM pays respect to teachers, elders, senior students and each other.
Hard Working Disciplined Respectful
Smartly Dressed
(Impeccable Uniform)
Hardworking
Serious about Learning SAM is friendly, kind and well mannered. SAM sets targets and aims to be the best.
SAM manages their time; completes their homework; is well behaved and motivated.
Independent Creative Reflective ROLE MODEL
SAM is punctual, reliable and organised. SAM helps other students and teachers. SAM takes full advantage of the good opportunities offered. SAM likes to be active and creative.
SAM likes to achieve their best across all subjects 20.
ASPIRE to the Holy Family Way ACHIEVE
INDEPENDENCE
• Avoid low level disruption in class. • Understand the link between school and YOUR life chances. • Be the best that you can be. • Arrive to school and lessons on time. • Know the fortnightly thinking focus. • ASPIRE.
• Organise your school bag and equipment the night before. • Use a range of resources to help you complete the work. • Know what is going on in the world by watching the news. • Act on teachers’ feedback in your books using your green pen, without always being told to. • Research careers and what you need to do to get there. • Stay safe when using the internet. • Carry your reward card with you at all times.
STUDY • Follow instructions and do as teachers ask you to. • Complete all work to the best of your ability. • Complete all homework and hand it in by the deadline. • Know what you are doing and what you need to do to improve further. • Be prepared to draft/re-draft work to improve it further. • Read over your notes from class. • Complete extra research on the topics you are studying. • The A* student always does more than what is asked of them.
PARTICIPATE • Join in class discussions. • Join in a range of extra-curricular opportunities. • Take part in Sports Day. • Raise money for charity. • Be a part of our school community.
RESPECT • Be polite, considerate and helpful to all staff and fellow pupils at all times. • Respect people in the local community on your way to and from school. • Hold doors open for teachers and each other. • Be a good and effective listener. • Respect our environment by putting litter in the bin. • Smile and value those around you - everyone has the right to an education. • Demonstrate on a daily basis what is means to be a Catholic student. • Participate fully in Mass showing the necessary respect.
ENJOY • • • •
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Make friends. Value the time you have at secondary school. Enjoy learning - it is the key to your future! Be rewarded for all the positive achievements and contributions.
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Holy Family Catholic School & Sixth Form Aspire to the Holy Family Way
Wiseman House Site 30-34 Shernhall Street, London E17 9RT Tel/Fax: 020 8520 3587 / 3594 Email: office@holyfamily.waltham.sch.uk Walthamstow House Site 1 Shernhall Street, London E17 3EA Tel/Fax: 020 8520 0482 / 4658 Web: www.holyfamily.waltham.sch.uk Headteacher: Dr. A. Stone BA Hons, NPQH
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