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Title and description
16 to 19 Bursary Fund checklist
16-19 Bursary Fund, Downloads, Sixth Form admissions, Year 11 to Year 12 Transition
16 to 19 Bursary policy 2022-23
16-19 Bursary Fund, Downloads, Sixth Form admissions, Year 11 to Year 12 Transition
16 to 19 Tuition Fund 2021-22
2021-22 Academic Year
Downloads, Sixth Form admissions
703 Diversion Bus Route
Diversion information from National Express West Midlands.
Downloads
A student’s guide to exam revision
A guide containing many hints and tips on exam revision.
Downloads, Guides
Acceptable behaviour policy
Downloads, Policies
Access Arrangements, Reasonable Adjustments & Special consideration regulations
Downloads, Examinations regulations
Admissions policy 2022-2023
How decisions are made with regard to the admissions process.
Admissions, Admissions 2022-2023, Downloads
Admissions policy 2023-2024
How decisions are made with regard to the admissions process.
Admissions, Admissions 2023-2024, Downloads
Admissions policy 2024-2025
How decisions are made with regard to the admissions process.
Admissions, Admissions 2024-2025, Downloads
Alumni (Past Pupils) Network information
Join our network of former students.
Downloads
Anaphylaxis policy statement
Download provided by Chartwells.
Chartwells catering, Downloads
Appeals form for parents
Appeals form for parents
Appeals, Downloads
Appeals information for parents
Appeals application information for parents
Appeals, Downloads
Application form an in-year school place
Application form for an in-year school place.
Downloads
Artificial trans fat policy statement
Download provided by Chartwells.
Chartwells catering, Downloads
Assembly – Summer 2023 exam standards
Downloads, Examinations downloads
Attendance infographics
PowerPoint of important attendance infographics.
Downloads, Examinations downloads
Bikeability Letter
Downloads, Parent letters
Black Country My Choices Guide 2020
Your guide to Further Education.
Careers, Careers Key Stage 4, Downloads
Bursary application form – GROUP 1
16-19 Bursary Fund, Downloads, Sixth Form admissions, Year 11 to Year 12 Transition
Bursary application form – GROUP 2
16-19 Bursary Fund, Downloads, Sixth Form admissions, Year 11 to Year 12 Transition
Call of Duty parent guide
A printable guide of parental information about the video game Call of Duty.
Downloads, Guides, Internet safety
Careers activity survey report
Statistical information about the destinations of Year 11 students.
Careers, Downloads
Chaplaincy (September 2022)
Introduction to Chaplaincy for September 2022.
Chaplaincy, Downloads, Year 6 to Year 7 Transition
Chapter two of the government’s childhood obesity plan
Download provided by Chartwells.
Chartwells catering, Downloads
Charging policy
How we aim to ensure any charges we make are fair and coherent.
July 2021
Downloads, Policies
Chartwells allergy position statement 2018
Download provided by Chartwells.
Chartwells catering, Downloads
Chartwells healthy eating policy statement September 2015
Download provided by Chartwells.
Chartwells catering, Downloads
Chartwells nut safety statement
Download provided by Chartwells.
Chartwells catering, Downloads
Chunking to revisit information
Chunking is the process of taking individual pieces of information ( chunks ) and grouping them into larger units. It may be helpful when revising.
Downloads, Guides
Cognitive Load Theory
‘Cognitive Load’ Theory was developed out of the study of problem solving. It offers a handy model to understand challenge and how to learn information which isn’t too hard, not too easy, but just right.
Downloads, Guides
Collective Worship – Using our talents
2021-2022, Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship – Week 19
2020-2021, Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship – Week 20
2020-2021, Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship – Week 25 – Reconciliation
2020-2021, Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship – Week 26 – Putting others first
2020-2021, Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship – Week 27 – Holy Week
2020-2021, Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship – Week 30 – Discipleship
2020-2021, Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship – Week 31 – The Golden Rule
2020-2021, Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship – Week 32 – One World
2020-2021, Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship – Week 33 – Pentecost
2020-2021, Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship – Week 35 – Kingdom of God
2020-2021, Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship – Week 36 – St Thomas More Week
2020-2021, Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship – Week 39 – Moving On
2020-2021, Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship – Week 21 – Good Samaritan Week
2020-2021, Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship – Week 22 – Fairtrade Fortnight
2020-2021, Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship – Week 23 – Called to Serve
2020-2021, Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship – Week 34 – Sharing
2020-2021, Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective worship presentation – Week 1, April 2019
Presentation used to guide prayer during form time.
Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship presentation – Week 1, November 2019
Presentation used to guide prayer during form time.
Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective worship presentation – Week 2, April 2019
Presentation used to guide prayer during form time.
Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship presentation – Week 2, November 2019
Presentation used to guide prayer during form time.
Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship presentation – Week 3, June 2019
Presentation used to guide prayer during form time.
Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective worship presentation – Week 3, March 2019
Presentation used to guide prayer during form time.
Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship presentation – Week 3, May 2019
Presentation used to guide prayer during form time.
Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship presentation – Week 3, November 2019
Presentation used to guide prayer during form time.
Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship presentation – Week 4, June 2019
Presentation used to guide prayer during form time.
Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective worship presentation – Week 4, March 2019
Presentation used to guide prayer during form time.
Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship presentation – Week 1, February 2020
Presentation used to guide prayer during form time.
Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship presentation – Week 1, January 2020
Presentation used to guide prayer during form time.
Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective worship presentation – Week 1, June 2019
Presentation used to guide prayer during form time.
Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship presentation – Week 1, March 2020
Presentation used to guide prayer during form time.
Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship presentation – Week 2, February 2020
Presentation used to guide prayer during form time.
Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship presentation – Week 2, January 2020
Presentation used to guide prayer during form time.
Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective worship presentation – Week 2, June 2019
Presentation used to guide prayer during form time.
Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship presentation – Week 2, March 2020
Presentation used to guide prayer during form time.
Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective worship presentation – Week 2, May 2019
Presentation used to guide prayer during form time.
Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship presentation – Week 3, February 2020
Presentation used to guide prayer during form time.
Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship presentation – Week 3, January 2020
Presentation used to guide prayer during form time.
Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship presentation – Week 3, March 2020
Presentation used to guide prayer during form time.
Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship presentation – Week 3, October 2019
Presentation used to guide prayer during form time.
Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship presentation – Week 4, January 2020
Presentation used to guide prayer during form time.
Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective worship presentation – Week 4, May 2019
Presentation used to guide prayer during form time.
Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship presentation – Week 4, November 2019
Presentation used to guide prayer during form time.
Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship Week 2 -Journey
2021-2022, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship Week 3 – Peacemakers
2021-2022, Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Collective Worship Week 7 – CAFOD
2021-2022, Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Compass Group Sustainability Framework
Download provided by Chartwells.
Chartwells catering, Downloads
Complaints policy
Diocesan Education Service's complaints policy for St Thomas More Catholic School.
Downloads, Policies, Safeguarding
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Risk Assessment Action Plan
Coronavirus risk assessment for our school. March 2021.
Downloads
D of E Parent Presentation
Downloads, Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Data breach policy
Steps we will take if we should become aware of a data breach.
Data protection, privacy and GDPR, Downloads, Policies
Data protection policy
How we aim to protect the privacy of individuals where we collect, store and process data.
Data protection, privacy and GDPR, Downloads, Policies
Data retention policy
How long we store data and the reasons for storing data after someone has left the school.
Data protection, privacy and GDPR, Downloads, Policies
DofE Bronze Award Bitesize planner
A planner design to help DofE students when setting up their eDofE account.
Downloads, Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Easter Service 2020 (PDF)
Easter Service 2020 in Microsoft PDF format.
Downloads
Easter Service 2020 (PowerPoint)
Easter Service 2020 in Microsoft PowerPoint format.
Downloads
Email Use for Students
Downloads, Guides, ICT Support
English – Parent Support Revision
Downloads, Examinations downloads
Equalities polices
How we aim to provide equality of opportunity.
Reviewed September 2018
Downloads, Policies
Examinations information booklet for students, parents and carers
Updated September 2022. Lots of useful information about the examinations process.
Downloads, Examinations downloads
Facebook checklist
Information and advice to help you use Facebook more safely.
Downloads, Guides, Internet safety
Family guide to exam support booklet
Downloads, Examinations downloads
Family Guide to Homework
Downloads, Homework
Family Support Evening
Downloads, Examinations downloads
Fifa parent guide
A printable guide of parental information about the video game Fifa. From National Online Safety.
Downloads, Guides, Internet safety
Form Period News 12 February 2020
Downloads, Form Period News
Form Period News 26 February 2020
Downloads, Form Period News
Fortnite parent guide
A printable guide of parental information about the video game Fortnite. From National Online Safety.
Downloads, Guides, Internet safety
Free School Meals – how it works
Quick guide to using the Free School Meals daily allowance.
Downloads, Guides
Freedom of Information Act Policy
Data protection, privacy and GDPR, Downloads
GCSEPod: Coming Soon Poster
Poster about our upcoming GCSEPod service for students.
Downloads, GCSEPod
GCSEPod: General Student Poster
Contains information about how student progress can improve using the GCSEPod application.
Downloads, GCSEPod
General Regulations
Downloads, Examinations regulations
Gluten free policy 2018
Download provided by Chartwells.
Chartwells catering, Downloads
Governing Body Membership and Interests
Governing Body Membership and Interests
Downloads, Governors and staff
Governor meeting attendance record
Attendance record of the governing body's committee meeting. Updated September 2022.
Downloads, Governors and staff
Governors and staff list
A complete list of our governing body and staff team.
Updated April 2023.
Downloads, Governors and staff
Grab Bag Offer
Chartwells catering, Downloads
Homework expectations for teachers
Downloads, Homework
Homework Letter to Parents
Downloads, Homework
Homework Timetables
Downloads, Homework
House Party app tips
Important information about the House Party app that parents should be aware of.
Downloads, Guides, Internet safety
How do we revise?
Poster full of useful revision tips and techniques.
Downloads
ICE Instructions for conducting examinations
Downloads, Examinations regulations
Instagram checklist
Information and advice to help you use Instagram more safely.
Downloads, Guides, Internet safety
Instructions for conducting NEA
Downloads, Examinations regulations
Internet Safety Tips from National Online Safety
A printable guide full of internet safety tips from National Online Safety.
Downloads, Guides, Internet safety
Introduction to Sixth Form 2023-2024
About St Thomas More Catholic School Sixth Form
Downloads, Sixth Form prospectuses
Issue 01
In this issue: Prayer, Catholic Leadership Awards, Head of Year Updates, Head of Key Stages Updates, Welcome from New  Staff, Mr Weighell's Fundraising Marathon, Pastoral Updates, Design A Costume Competition, Ellie Makes St Thomas More Proud, KS3 Maths Challenge Club, KS3 Chess Club, All Hallows Eve Party, Performing Arts Extra Curricular Activities. Sixth Form Destinations,
Downloads, More News, More News 2022/23
Issue 01
In this issue: Headteacher’s notice, CAFOD News, Sixth Form Study Room Expectations, Year 8 Competition, Year 7 Harry Potter Summer Reading Competition Winners,  Year 8 Bookmark Competition, Online Payment System, My Twist on a Tale Competition, Lost Property, MFL Stars of the Week, MFL Cultural Capital Film Club, Whole School Uniform.
Downloads, More News, More News 2021/22
Issue 02
In this issue: Coronavirus - What to do if?, Harry Potter Student Workbook, Uniform Update, Emily donates hair to Little Princess Trust, A Warm Welcome, Homework Tips, Congratulations Miss McPhee.
Downloads, More News 2020/21
Issue 02
In this issue: Open Evening 2021, Sixth Form Open Evening 2021, Cafod News, Roald Dahl Day, Chaplaincy Mass, Catholic Leadership Awards, Prayers for Intercession, Year 7 News Update, Safeguarding Update, Covid-19 Vaccinations, Mrs Atterbury Wall of Giving, Student Council, MFL Stars of the Week, Extra Curricular Activity, Sixth Form Study Booklet, Wake Up Wednesday
Downloads, More News, More News 2021/22
Issue 02
In this issue: Prayer, Catholic Leadership Award, Carding Mill Valley Geography Field Trip, Year 7 French Film Club, Upcoming Webinar For Parents, Sixth For Update, Wake Up Wednesday
Downloads, More News, More News 2022/23
Issue 03
In this issue: Thank you Iceland and Sainsbury's, Catholic Leadership Awards, Parent Governor Vacancy, Outdoor Coats, CAFOD News, Mr Jones raising money for Royal British Legion, It's Ok Not to Be Ok Poetry Competition, Year 7 Prayer, Driveway Safety, Upcoming Year 11 PPE Examinations, Examinations Timetable, Black History Month, Uniform Policy Update
Downloads, More News, More News 2020/21
Issue 03
In this issue: Headteachers' Notice, Prayer, Reading for Pleasure, Reading Corner, Every Child A Reader, Catholic Leadership Awards, Open Evening 2022, Letters from the Headteacher, Praying the Rosary, October Activities for Catholic Families, Homework Club and Study Support, Cafod News: World Food Day, Year 11 Pre-Public Examinations
Downloads, More News, More News 2022/23
Issue 04
In this issue: Uniform Expectations, Prayer, Meet the new Senior Team, PPE Examinations, CAFOD News, Careers, Sixth Form Interviews, Extended Writing Tips, News and Updates, Student Safety, UCAS Application Tips, Black History Month
Downloads, More News 2020/21
Issue 04
In this issue: Protect Our School, Kenelm Youth Trust, All Saints, Cafod News, Upcoming Webinars, Non-fiction November, Duke of Edinburg, Cooking Club, MFL Stars of the Week, GCSE English PPE Information, Pumpkin Carving Competition, Catholic Leadership Awards, Walsall Christmas Holiday Programme, Attendance and Behaviour Awards for October, Mental Health Awareness/Support, Careers Update, Mental Health Well Being First Aid Kit, Police Surgeries.
Downloads, More News, More News 2021/22
Issue 04
In this issue: Cafod News, DofE Award, RE Goes to the Movies, Correct PE Kit, Seneca Learning, Catholic Leadership Awards, Black History Month, Free School Meals, Attendance and Behaviour Awards, Careers Update
Downloads, More News, More News 2021/22
Issue 04
In this issue: Catholic Leadership Awards, Prayer, Reading for Pleasure, Creepily Clever, November Activities for Catholic Families, The Reading Show, Virtual Walk, PE News, Duke of Edinburgh, European Day of Languages, Vocations News, Pumpkin Carving Competition, All Hallows Disco, The Caucasian Chalk Circle.
Downloads, More News, More News 2022/23
Issue 05
In this issue: Prayer, World Day for Cultural Diversity, Ofsted Report, Senior Citizens Christmas Party, Christmas HAF Programme, Shoe Box Scenes, Lettes Home, Catholic Leadership Awards, Reading for Pleasure, International Men's Day, Parent Portal App, Wake Up Wednesday
Downloads, More News, More News 2022/23
Issue 05
In this issue: Protecting Our School, CAFOD news, Heroic Emily, Remembrance, Catholic Leadership Awards, Word of the Week, Year 11 Pre Public Examinations, Commissioning Service for Sixth Form Team, Careers Update, GCSEPod
Downloads, More News 2020/21
Issue 05
In this issue: Headteacher's Notice, Catholic Leadership Awards, Year 11 PPE timetables, English Language and Literature PPE information,, Letters of Praise, Contemporary Portraiture, Reading Praise Postcards, Reading Praise Postcards, Remembrance Day, E-scooters, World Antibiotic Resistance Week, The Importance of Reading, Walsall Schools Girls Football Festival, Non-Fiction November, Year 9 Football Team,, Wake Up Wednesday
Downloads, More News, More News 2021/22
Issue 06
In this issue: Prayer, UKMT Mathematics Challenge, The Bookish Tradition of Christmas Eve, Parish Breakfast, Traditional Prayers, Reading for Pleasure, Catholic Leadership Awards, Letters, Wake Up Wednesday
Downloads, More News, More News 2022/23
Issue 06
In this issue: Catholic Leadership Awards, Poetry Competition for Armistice Day, Advent Activities 2021, Letters from the Headteacher, Walsall Christmas Holiday Programme, Attendance and Behaviour Awards for November, Wake Up Wednesday.
Downloads, More News, More News 2021/22
Issue 06
In this issue: The Seasons of Advent, CAFOD News, Staff Go the Extra Mile, Careers Update, Safeguarding Statement, Remote Learning, Year 11 and Year 13 PPE Examinations Information, Sixth Form Bursary, PSHE Update.
Downloads, More News, More News 2020/21
Issue 07
In this issue: Headteacher's Notice, Changes to GCSE English Literature, Prayer, Attendance and Behaviour Awards, Recent Change to Covid-19 Testing, Le Café Français, Reading Across the Curriculum
Downloads, More News, More News 2021/22
Issue 07
In this issue: A Reflection on Advent, Advent Wreath, Matilda The Musical, Season's Greetings, Santa Grotto, Children's Gifts, Traditional Prayers, STM Christmas Fayre, Christmas Carol Trip, An Inspector Calls, Reading for Pleasure, Pastoral Matters, Lille France Trip, Student Achievements, Catering Christmas Cheer, Vocation News Update, Careers,
Downloads, More News, More News 2022/23
Issue 07
In this issue: CAFOD news, Word of the Week, Catholic Leadership Awards, Christmas Jumper Day, The Punctuation Show!, Pastoral Matters, Careers Update.
Downloads, More News, More News 2020/21
Issue 08
In this issue: Prayer, Wake Up Wednesday, Pope Benedict XVI, Traditional Prayers, Reading for Pleasure, Blind Date with a Book, Catholic Leadership Awards, Sixth Form Destinations
Downloads, More News, More News 2022/23
Issue 08
In this issue: Racial Justice Sunday, The Poetry Collective, Lost Property, Turn2Us, Catholic Leadership Awards, National Apprenticeship Week, Well Being and Good Samaritan Week, Science Fair, National Online Safety
Downloads, More News, More News 2021/22
Issue 08
In this issue: Holocaust Memorial Day, Walsall Guidance on Face Coverings, MFL Stars of the Week, Catholic Leadership Awards, Digital Doodles, Testical Cancer Awareness, What Does Literature Look Like?, Reading Across the Curriculum
Downloads, More News, More News 2021/22
Issue 09
In this issue: Holocaust Memorial Day, Tips for Remote Learning, Youth SVP, Art Instagram, CAFOD News, Year 11Sixth Form Interviews, STM Good Samaritan Week, Feedback and Assessment of Remote Learning, Finding Peace and Quiet, Careers Update, Check It Out Challenge
Downloads, More News, More News 2020/21
Issue 09
In this issue: Pat McFadden MP Visit, Headteacher's Notice, Prayer, Our response to planned NEU industrial action, Traditional Prayers, Reading for Pleasure, Mrs Weighell Enters London Marathon, Catholic Leadership Awards, Wake Up Wednesday
Downloads, More News, More News 2022/23
Issue 10
In this issue: World Book Day, A Journey Through Lent, Prayer for Peace, Bake Off, Catholic Leadership Awards, Science Fair, Ticket Task, MFL Stars of the Week, Year 7 Reading Enrichment Activity
Downloads, More News, More News 2021/22
Issue 10
In this issue: Careers Update, Good Samaritan Week, Cafod News, Wake UP Wednesday, Inspirational Art, Art Graffiti Project, Safer Internet Day, Ash Wednesday and Lent, Keep Children Safe From Cyber Crime, Reading Zone Picture Book Competition.
Downloads, More News, More News 2020/21
Issue 10
In this issue: Prayer, Year 9 Lego Minifigure Artwork, Traditional Prayers, Holocaust Memorial Day, IT School Africa Support, Half-Term Opening Hours, Lost Property, Good Luck Mrs Weighell, Reading for Pleasure, Science Live, Catholic Leadership Awards, Pat McFadden MP visits St Thomas More Catholic School, Our Response to Planned NEU Industrial Action, Vocations Mass at St Mary’s, Exam Preparation, Revision Tips, How Do We Revise?, Wake Up Wednesday
Downloads, More News, More News 2022/23
Issue 11
In this issue: World Book Day 2023, Prayer, Traditional Prayers, World Book Day Bake Off, UKMT Intermediate Mathematical Challenge 2023, Reading for Pleasure, English Exam Dates and Information, CBSO Schools Concert, Talk by Bank of England Executive, Catholic Leadership Awards, World Book Day Competition, Lent Charity Focus, Wake Up Wednesday.
Downloads, More News, More News 2022/23
Issue 11
In this issue: Poetry Live, Changes to School Practice, Prayer, CAFOD News, Homework Update, Journey, National Online Safety Wake-Up Wednesday
Downloads, More News, More News 2021/22
Issue 11
In this issue: Return to school Information, Uniform Update, World Book Day 2021, COVID testing, A Journey Through Lent, CAFOD News, Good Samaritans, Wake Up Wednesday: Clubhouse and Signal, Budding Chefs, Art Practices, International Women's Day Competition, Careers Update.
Downloads, More News, More News 2020/21
Issue 12
In this issue: Uniform Expectations, LFT Results, Good Samaritan Fortnight, Wake Up Wednesday, Budding STM Chefs, CAFOD News, Literacy Parents Sessions, Centre Assessed Grade Process, myON Virtual Library, Mr Sarpal's Charity Walk.
Downloads, More News, More News 2020/21
Issue 12
In this issue: Holy Week, CAFOD News, The Great Mind Bus Tour, 703 Bus Times, Catholic Leadership Awards, Mock Trial Competition, Year 11 Go to the Theatre, Year 12 Work Experience, Wake Up Wednesday
Downloads, More News, More News 2021/22
Issue 12
In this issue: Wake Up Wednesday, Prayer, Reading for Pleasure, World day for Cultural Diversity, Voice in a Million at Wembley Arena, Manny Kang talks to Year 8 about his faith and volunteer work, Catholic Leadership Awards
Downloads, More News, More News 2022/23
Issue 13
In this issue: Year 9 Food Artwork, Holy Week, CAFOD news, Author of Tomorrow, Pre-public Exams (PPEs), Support Over Easter Holidays, Youth SVP News, Lent Collections, Wake Up Wednesday, Walsall Hate Crime Reduction Initiative, Careers Update, myON, Charity Walk, Main Office Opening Hours For Easter.
Downloads, More News, More News 2020/21
Issue 13
In this issue: Traditional Prayers, Reading for Pleasure, Attendance and Punctuality Summer Term Update, Main Office Opening Hours, Lost Property, Catholic Leadership Awards, World Book Day 2023, Revision and Exams Tips..
Downloads, More News, More News 2022/23
Issue 13
In this issue: Shakespeare in Action, Catholic Leadership Awards, CAFOD News, Easter Breakfast Celebration, French Easter Eggs, Round the World Art Quiz, MFL Stars of the Week, Wake Up Wednesday
Downloads, More News, More News 2021/22
Issue 14
In this issue: Prayer, Quiz Night, Cafod News, Catholic Leadership Awards, Reframing Nature, Road to the Commonwealth Games, PE Extra Curricular Timetable, Year 11 Leavers Hoodies, Wake Up Wednesday
Downloads, More News, More News 2021/22
Issue 14
In this issue: Prayer, Cafod News, Student Attendance, Parent Webinar Sessions, Presentation of Work, Lockdown Art Challenge, myON - Reading Across the Curriculum, Roblox,
Downloads, More News, More News 2020/21
Issue 14
In this issue: Mr and Mrs Weighell Complete London Marathon, Traditional Prayers, Reading for Pleasure, Maths Feast, Attendance Matters, PE Extra Curricular Timetable, How to Improve Your Child’s Memory, Communications
Downloads, More News, More News 2022/23
Issue 15
In this issue: London Trip, Caford News, Prayer, Quiz Night, Catholic Leadership Awards, The Crowning of Mary, Sixth Form Introduction, Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators, Rotating Rooms: Romeo and Juliet, PE Extra Curricular Timetable, Confirmation
Downloads, More News, More News 2021/22
Issue 15
In this issue: Cafod News, Sixth Form: Year 11 Next Steps, Free School Meals: How It Works, Where Are They Now?, Year 11 Hoodies, Wake Up Wednesday.
Downloads, More News, More News 2020/21
Issue 15
In this issue: The Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III & Queen Camilla, Catholic Leadership Awards, Prayer, Praise Postcards, Traditional Prayers, Reading for Pleasure, Coronation Party, Wake Up Wednesday
Downloads, More News, More News 2022/23
Issue 16
In this issue: Prayer, Catholic Leadership Awards, Traditional Prayers, Wake Up Wednesday, Reading for Pleasure,
Downloads, More News, More News 2022/23
Issue 16
In this issue: Prayer - Pentecost, CAFOD News, Where Are They Now?, Support Over May Half Term, Year 11 Next Steps, Year 11 Leavers Hoodies, Free School Meals, Wake Up Wednesday
Downloads, More News, More News 2020/21
Issue 16
In this issue: Prayer, CAFOD News, Year 13 Leaving Assembly, Confirmation Retreat, Mixed Media Art Workshop, Government's First Quantum Computer, Wake Up Wednesday
Downloads, More News, More News 2021/22
Issue 17
In this issue: St Thomas More Feast Day, CAFOD News, Relaunch of the Student Council, Understanding Screen Addiction and Responsible Digital Use, School Online Payment System, Operation Encompass, Careers Update, Wake Up Wednesday
Downloads, More News, More News 2020/21
Issue 17
In this issue: Meet the new Head Students, CAFOD News, Catholic Leadership Awards, Year 10 Students visit Bescot Morrisons, Quiz Night, #GirlTech, Year 11 GCSE Art, Young Carers
Downloads, More News, More News 2021/22
Issue 18
In this issue: CAFOD News, Leavers' Party, Catholic Leadership Awards, World Music Day, Speak and Listening Day, Lost Property, Commonwealth Games, Bastille Day, Well Done Julia, Youth SVP Coffee Morning, Peace Garden in Bloom, All the World's A Stage, Wake Up Wednesday
Downloads, More News, More News 2021/22
Issue 18
In this issue: Walsall Council Activities on Offer For All Families, CAFOD News, Youth SVP, Literacy in the Home Project, National Numeracy Day, Walsall Holiday Activity Programme, School Uniform, Free School Meals, Wake Up Wednesday, Walk in the Park.
Downloads, More News, More News 2020/21
Issue 19
In this issue: Important Update Letter From The Headteacher, CAFOD News, School Counsellor, Support Over Summer Holidays, Support Over Summer Holidays, RAF Robotics, Senior Team 2021-2022, Supporting Our Caretaker, Students Receive Awards For Amazing Reading Achievements, Mixed Media Artist Visits Students, Good Samaritan Noah, Results Day 2021, Literacy Cinema Ticket Winners, Year 9 Sunflowers Project, Get Reading This Summer, Walsall Council Summer Programme
Downloads, More News, More News 2020/21
January 2021 COVID appendix update
An update to our Safeguarding Policy
Downloads, Policies, Safeguarding
Keeping active during revision
A short guide explaining the importance of staying active during periods of exam revision.
Downloads, Guides
Key Staff (Sixth Form)
Key staff members for Sixth Form students.
Downloads, Year 11 to Year 12 Transition
KS4 Ready Road Map
Timeline of exams and PPEs for Year 10 and Year 11 students.
Downloads
Logging into GCSEPod
Downloads, GCSEPod, Guides, ICT Support
Maintaing Good Mental Health Tips
Tips on how to maintain good mental health during isolation.
Downloads, Guides
Medical Diet Request Form
Chartwells catering, Downloads
Medical Diet Responsibility Promise
Chartwells catering, Downloads
Medication form
Form which should be completed if prescribed medication is to be taken in school.
Downloads, Policies
More News 2019/20 – Issue 04
In this issue: Sixth Form Open Evening, Attendance Matters, Headteacher's Award for Members of 8S, English Mock Examinations, Mock Exam Timetable, Spectators at Football Matches, GCSEPod, What To Do If?, Who Are You Going To Call?, Breakfast Club.
Downloads, More News, More News 2019/20
More News 2019/20 – Issue 05
In this issue: Armistice Day Remembrance Service, University of Wolverhampton Personal Development Statement, Community March Tickets for Walsall Football Club, World's Biggest Coffee Morning, Celebrating the Canonisation of St John Henry Newman, What To Do If.
Downloads, More News, More News 2019/20
More News 2019/20 – Issue 06
In this issue: Christmas Fayre, Year 8 Languages Day at the University of Wolverhampton, Well Done Hollie, Remembrance Services, Advent Collections Christmas Appeal, Crazy Shoe Competition, Follow Your Heart, Web Site Links, Year 7 Blakemore Road Safety, "What's My Job" Event, Attendance Report, What To Do If?
Downloads, More News, More News 2019/20
More News 2019/20 – Issue 08
In this issue: Rising Star Awards, Upcoming Diary Dates, Year 11 English Trip - ‘An Inspector Calls’ at The Theatre Royal Nottingham, Want to know about about apprenticeships?, GCSEPod Success, Police Knife Crime Visit, Rewards Information, Attendance Matters, STM Good Samaritan, MFL Trip to Paris, Well Deserved Recognition for School, Super Curricular Activities: The Art Department.
Downloads, More News, More News 2019/20
More News 2019/20 – Issue 10
In this issue: Holocaust Memorial Day, Racial Justice Sunday, Year 10 Mock Exams, Year 11 Mock Exams, Half Term Revision Sessions, Attendance Report, Wherefore Art Thou Romeo?, What's Your Poison?, Super Curricular Activities: The English Department, Lost Property, World Book Day Bake Off, Safer Internet Day 2020, Pastoral Matters, Year 8 MFL Conference, Year 8 Aston University Francophone Day, Can You Dance? Aimee Can!.
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More News 2019/20 – Issue 11
In this issue: World Book Day, Bake Off, The Inquisition of Queen Elizabeth I, RE Department Visit, Share in our success..., Mr Mealy Visits St Thomas More, The Inspector called and the students responded, Thank you to St Peter’s Catholic Primary for providing phonics training, Year 10 Mock Exams, English Revision Countdown, Lenten Fundraising, What to do if...
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More News 2019/20 – Issue 12
In this issue: Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates, School Closures, Aspire to HE.
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More News 2019/20 – Issue 13
In this issue: Latest Information From The Headteacher, Easter Greeting and Easter Service, Class of 2020, Rainbow and Teddy Bear Challenge, Certificate of Appreciation, Students Prepare Plant Cuttings, Home Working Rewards, Easter Egg Donations, Charles Dickens Challenge, #GirlTech, Never Heard the Word, STM Says Thank You!, The Sharp System, Anxiety Advice, 60 Daily Tasks, What Parents Need to Know About Houseparty App, Engineering Assembly for Year 11, Walsall Council Free School Meals Update.
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More News 2019/20 – Issue 14
In this issue: Notices from the Headteacher, STM Students and Families Doing Their Bit, Prayer for Our Community, Welcome to Mr Bissett, Lily Wins Easter Art Competition, Key Stage 3 Update, Key Stage 4 Update, Home Working Rewards, St Newman Cluster Updates, Fr Craig Reaches Out, STM Students Cooking at Home, Coronavirus and the World of Business, Commandments Artwork, Noah's Diary, Careers Information, Leavers' Hoodies
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More News 2019/20 – Issue 15
In this issue: Letter from the Headteacher, St Newman Cluster Update, Home Working Rewards, Distance Learning Support Tips, English Homework Poem, Environmental Problems, Year 11 Student Update, Year 11 and 13 Photographs, Morrisons Support Packages, VE Day, Careers, Hoodies
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More News 2019/20 – Issue 16
In this issue: Notice from the Headteacher, News from St Newman Cluster, Home Working Rewards, Walsall Has Got Talent, STM Peace Garden Tidy Up, St Joseph's Say Cheerio, Year 11 Prom Updaet, The Sharp System, Distance Learning Tips, Careers Information
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More News 2019/20 – Issue 2
In this issue: Uniform Matters, KS3 Update, KS4 Update, School Attendance, Apprentice Workshops, Harry Potter Casts a Spell Over Year 7, Who Are You Going To Call?, What To Do If?
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More News 2019/20 – Issue 3
In this issue: Reece Excels During Summer Residential at the University of Birmingham, Harvest Festival Collection, Kaviyan Bowled Over by England Captain, Canonization of Blessed John Henry Newman, What To Do If?, Who Are You Going to Call?, All Hallows Fancy Dress Disco.
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More News 2019/20 – Issue 17
In this issue: Students Come Together for Alfie, Year 11 to Year 12 Transition Timetable, Prayer, Year 12 Return to STM, Home Working Rewards, Counselling, Distance Learning Tips, Change of Office Opening Hours, Careers Information, Feast Day of St Thomas More, St John Ambulance Fundraiser, Miss Begum and Mrs Taylor-Hamblett Lead The Way
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More News 2019/20 – Issue 18
In this issue: GCSEPod, Home Working Rewards, Distance Learning Tips, Thomas More Feast Day Work, Update About September, Year 7 Induction Work, Health and Social Care Update, Summer Reading, Make A Wish, History Update, School Uniform
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More News Issue 07
In this issue: Christmas Card Designs, School Office Opening Times, Trip to France, Keep Calm and Study, Royal Opera House Workshop, Advent Collections Appeal 2019, Terracyle Recycle Programme, Prince's Trust Groups, Period 6 Recommences, STM Election Report, General Election Questions and Answers, Edutainment Game Reviews, Attendance Review.
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Ofsted school inspection report – February 2016
Our previous inspection report where the school was judged by Ofsted to have an overall effectiveness of 'Good'.
Inspection dated February 2016
Downloads, Ofsted reports, Reports
Ofsted school inspection report – November 2019
Our previous inspection report where the school was judged by Ofsted to have an overall effectiveness of 'Good'.
Inspection dated November 2019.
Downloads, Ofsted reports, Reports
Ofsted school inspection report – October 2022
Our latest inspection report where the school was judged by Ofsted to have an overall effectiveness of 'Good'. Inspection dated October 2022.
Downloads, Ofsted reports, Reports
On-line Learning Guide
Contains useful information on how to access all our on-line learning platforms and resources.
Downloads
One-week revision planner
A printable one-week timetable to aid with exam revision.
Downloads, Guides
Physical activity log
A personal record to record how long you spend in various activities.
Downloads, Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Policy on Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE)
Downloads, Policies
Prayer and Liturgy Week 13 – Forgiveness Advent
2022-2023, Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Prayer and Liturgy Week 14 – God With Us
2022-2023, Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Prayer and Liturgy Week 15 – Light from a Darkness
2022-2023, Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Prayer and Liturgy Week 16 – New Beginnings
2022-2023, Collective worship, Downloads
Prayer and Liturgy Week 20 – Healing
2022-2023, Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Prayer and Liturgy Week 21 – Called to Serve
2022-2023, Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Prayer and Liturgy Week 22 -Justice
2022-2023, Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Prayer and Liturgy Week 23 – Equality
2022-2023, Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Prayer and Liturgy Week 24 – Putting others first
2022-2023, Collective worship, Downloads
Prayer and Liturgy Week 25 – Good Samaritan Week
2022-2023, Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Prayer and Liturgy Week 28 – Faith in Action
2022-2023, Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Prayer and Liturgy Week 29 – Mission
2022-2023, Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Prayer and Liturgy Week 30 – Let your Light Shine
2022-2023, Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Prayer and Liturgy Week 31 – Humility
2022-2023, Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Prayer and Liturgy Week 32 – Understanding
2022-2023, Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Prayer and Liturgy Week 33 – The Beauty of Creation
2022-2023, Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Prayer and Liturgy Week 8 – People of faith
2022-2023, Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Prayer and Liturgy Week 9 – Remeberance Holy Souls
2022-2023, Chaplaincy, Collective worship, Downloads
Preparing to sit your exams
Downloads, Examinations regulations
Presentation of Work Expectations
Student guide to expectations on the presentation of school work.
Downloads, Guides, New starters, Year 6 to Year 7 Transition
Privacy notice for parents and pupils
How we aim to keep the data of parents and pupils private.
Data protection, privacy and GDPR, Downloads
Privacy notice for staff
How we aim to keep the data about staff private.
Data protection, privacy and GDPR, Downloads
Prospectus 2023-24
Our latest prospectus for students, parents and carers wishing to start Year 7 in September 2023.
Downloads, Prospectuses
Pupil Premium policy
Describes some of our objectives for Pupil Premium.
Downloads, Policies, Pupil Premium and Year 7 Catch-up Premium
Pupil Premium Review 2020 2021
Downloads, Pupil Premium and Year 7 Catch-up Premium
Pupil Premium Strategy Statement
Downloads, Pupil Premium and Year 7 Catch-up Premium
Questions for the school – Replies 2020
Appeals, Downloads
RE – Parent Support booklet
Downloads, Examinations downloads
RE – Parent Support booklet: GCSE Information
Downloads, Examinations downloads
Record of processing activities
Information about how we process data.
Data protection, privacy and GDPR, Downloads
Remote learning – tips for parents
Tips and advice for parents of students undertaking remote learning.
Downloads, Guides
Revision and exam tips
A poster containing general information and advice to aid with revision.
Downloads, Guides
Safeguarding and child protection policy
How we aim to safeguard students, staff and visitors. Update for 2022.
Downloads, Policies, Safeguarding
Scheduled plan of careers activities for 2022-2023
For an overview of the pre-planned events for this academic year see the careers activities schedule 2022-2023.
Careers, Downloads
School Admission Appeal Timetable 2022-2023
Admissions, Admissions 2022-2023, Downloads
School Admission Appeal Timetable 2023-2024
Admissions, Admissions 2023-2024, Downloads
School Maps (Sixth Form)
A Sixth Form version of our school maps.
Downloads, Year 11 to Year 12 Transition
School Timetable (Sixth Form)
A copy of our timetable for Sixth Form students.
Downloads, Year 11 to Year 12 Transition
Science – Y11 parent support evening information
Downloads, Examinations downloads
Science – Y11 parent support evening presentation
Downloads, Examinations downloads
Section 48 inspection report – Archdiocese of Birmingham – June 2016
Focusing on the quality, leadership, and impact of the school’s provision of Catholic life, collective worship, and religious education (RE).
Inspection dated June 2016
Downloads, Reports, S48 reports
Section 48 inspection report – Archdiocese of Birmingham – November 2022
Focusing on the quality, leadership, and impact of the school’s provision of Catholic life, collective worship, and religious education (RE).
Inspection dated November 2022
Downloads, Reports, S48 reports
SEND impact statement
A summary statements about our special educational needs and disability provision.
Downloads, Policies, SEND
Show My Homework guide
A guide on using the Show My Homework system.
Downloads, Guides, New starters
Show My Homework Log-in Guide
How to log-in to Show My Homework.
Downloads, Guides
Site Plan Options Evening
Downloads, Options
Sixth Form application form for September 2023
Planning to join our Sixth Form? Download our application form.
Downloads, Sixth Form admissions, Sixth Form prospectuses
Sixth Form Prospectus and Course Guide 2023-24
Full information about our Sixth Form courses available for students seeking to enter the school in September 2023.
Downloads, Prospectuses, Sixth Form prospectuses
Skills activity log
A personal record of how long you spend developing skills.
Downloads, Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Snapchat checklist
Information and advice to help you use Snapchat more safely.
Downloads, Guides, Internet safety
Spacing and timing of revision
Our brain is designed to let go of millions of bits of insignificant data images, words, and encounters while it effectively holds onto others. The brain requires a physical “prompt” in order to keep something in long term memory. This guide explaiins the power of spacing and how it can help with revision.
Downloads, Guides
Special educational needs policy and information report
Policy document on our special educational needs provision. Please be aware this document is currently awaiting approval by governors.
Downloads, Policies, SEND
STM and Me (Sixth Form)
Information for students joining our Sixth Form.
Downloads, Year 11 to Year 12 Transition
Student & Family Safeguarding Policy 2022-2023
Downloads, Policies, Safeguarding
Student Advice 1
Downloads, Year 11 to Year 12 Transition
Student Advice 2
Downloads, Year 11 to Year 12 Transition
Student Guide to Remote Learning
Please read through the Student guide to remote learning. All students are reminded that staff will be setting work in line with the remote learning timetable and will aim to reply to questions raised within 24hrs where possible. Please ask any questions.
Downloads, Guides
Student User Guide – OneDrive
Downloads, Guides, ICT Support
Supplementary Information Form – September 2023-2024 Admission
Admissions, Admissions 2023-2024, Downloads
Supplementary Information Form – September 2024-2025 Admission
Admissions, Admissions 2024-2025, Downloads
Teacher application form
Use this form to apply for teaching vacancies.
Downloads, Teacher vacancies, Vacancies
Three-year Pupil Premium Strategy Plan
Our Pupil Premium Plan.
Downloads, Pupil Premium and Year 7 Catch-up Premium
Thresholds of support for Walsall
Downloads, Safeguarding
Thresholds of support for Wolverhampton
Downloads, Safeguarding
TikTok Checklist
Information and advice to help you use TikTok more safely.
Downloads, Guides, Internet safety
TikTok Parent Factsheet
Information for parents and carers about the TikTok media platform.
Downloads, Internet safety
Twenty conditions for the expedition leader
A list of twenty conditions which should be met in order to quality an expedition.
Downloads, Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Twitter checklist
Information and advice to help you use Twitter more safely.
Downloads, Guides, Internet safety
Uniform guide (Years 7 – 11) 2022
Uniform guide for parents and carers of students in Years 7 to 11 - Updated May 2022.
Downloads, Policies, Year 6 to Year 7 Transition
Use of reasonable force policy
Information about when it may be necessary to physically restrain pupils using due reasonable force.
Downloads, Policies, Safeguarding
Useful sources of careers information
Printable list of online resources for careers and local market information.
Careers, Careers Key Stage 4, Downloads
Using flashcards for revision
Guide from PiXL on how to use flashcards to aid with revision.
Downloads, Guides
Volunteering activity log
A personal record of your time spent on volunteering activities.
Downloads, Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Walsall Prevent Programme – A guide for Parents and Carers
Downloads, Guides, Policies, Safeguarding
Y11 English Literature and Language Revision Booklet 2023
Downloads, Examinations downloads
Year 10 PPE: Revision and resources sheet – March 2023
Information to help with revision for Year 10 PPEs.
Downloads
Year 11 March PPE – Revision Resources Sheet 2023
Guide to suggested revision topics for the  March 2023 Year 11 PPEs.
Downloads
Year 11 Refocus Assembly
PowerPoint from the motivational Refocus Assembly.
Downloads, Guides
Year 7 Literacy and Numeracy Catch-up Premium
Information about how Year 7 Literacy and Numeracy Catch-up Premium funding is used.
Downloads, Pupil Premium and Year 7 Catch-up Premium
Year 8 Guide to accessing GCSEPod
Contains information for Year 8 students on how they can access GCSEPod
Downloads, GCSEPod
Year10 PPE – March 2023
Important information and guides related to the March 2023 PPE exam timetable.
Downloads, Examinations downloads

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Unions

St Thomas More Catholic School values the role and place of our unions within school and as such our union representatives are an integrated part of the school community’s support systems wherein they are allocated time to dispense their duties, attend meetings as needed and to support their membership across school. Information on absence of union reps will be made available upon request.