Headteacher’s notices

Welcome back to a new term, our middle term and traditionally the term where a lot of work in preparation for key exams and events is a priority. I am most grateful to you all for the manner in which you have prepared your children or their return to school. we have been most impressed by the smart appearance of our students as they returned with smart hair cuts in compliance with our school uniform code, smart and correct uniform, equipment and holiday work and revision completed and the necessary ‘can do’ attitude. Continue reading …

Hello, as we close for our Christmas holidays I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family from our family here at school, a most blessed and holy Christmas full of the peace and good will of the season. Continue reading …

As we near the end of the month of November, it is important that we stop a while to reflect on all that has happened and the many things that we should be grateful for. Continue reading …

I do hope that this notice finds you all well and ready to brave the increasingly cold weather. It would seem that winter is well and truly upon us. With that in mind I would be grateful if all parents/carers would impress upon their children the wisdom of wearing a coat, gloves, scarf and a hat at this time of the year. Continue reading …

Hello, can you believe where the last seven weeks have gone? They seem to have passed us by in the blink of an eye. This seems all the more real when I stand still long enough to think about our Year 13 students, some of whom have already started to receive their initial round of offers from UCAS re their university choices. Continue reading …

I am sure you share our awareness that the dark mornings and evenings are starting to draw in and that there is a real autumnal feel to the air. As the weather is starting to become cold it is advisable that children wear appropriate coats and warming clothing when travelling to school, especially if travelling by bus or walking. Continue reading …

As we are nearing the end of September, our first month back in school, as a Catholic school we reflect on the fact that this month is dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows. This may seem a rather despondent title to afford someone but in actual fact it is one filled with hope. It asks us to reflect upon those in our lives who provide us with comfort, understanding, wisdom and guidance when we need it most. Continue reading …

Welcome back to our new academic year, particularly so if your child is joining our school for the first time. This time of year is a busy time as we settle back into the routine of school. Continue reading …

Dear Parent/Carer, As a school community, this year has again been engaging, interesting and productive for our school. Our academic year began when we gathered as a staff body to commence our new year together by offering mass for our communal intentions. Our students did Continue reading …

Hello, I would like to start this final edition of More News by thanking you as Parents/Carers for your continued support and encouragement. Any job undertaken is always easiest achieved and completed when there is team work. This is certainly the case when we consider the care, support, time and effort communally given by us all to the well being of our children.

We have had a truly exciting and enjoyable end of school year here. I hope that as many of you as our school would fit were able to attend this year’s whole school production of the Wizard of OZ. A truly exceptional performance on each of the three nights – we were well and truly transported to Oz along the yellow brick road and were more than happy to do so – particularly when led by our two adorable Totos – Bella the main star and Ella her understudy. Continue reading …