All Saints Catholic College

Specialist in Humanities

An Introduction
to All Saints
Catholic College
2018 - 2019

Information for Parents

 Introduction to All Saints
Welcome to All Saints Catholic College.

Dear Parent/Carer,

All Saints Catholic College enjoys a unique status as a faith community that exists
to meet the needs of those who seek Catholic education within Huddersfield and
the surrounding areas.

Our distinct Catholic status challenges us with the mission to help our students to
recognise Christ as the centre of our community. We aim to live the Gospel so
that our students learn to love and serve God, themselves and others. This is the
distinctiveness we celebrate and continue to develop in partnership with All
Saints’, our families, parishes, feeder schools and the wider community.

We have many plans for our students this year and I am confident that you will
support and encourage your child to seize every opportunity to get involved in all
our activities. Participation in these events will enhance their academic
development and lead to a broader educational experience.

We encourage and value the support of our parents and are keen to work in
positive partnership with you. We would invite you to contact us without
hesitation if you have any concerns regarding your child’s progress.

Ms K Colligan
Principal
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BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING Students may be removed from class and
issued a C4 for the following:
Behaviour for Learning (BfL) is an
integral part of our College ethos. Refusing to start a task
Speaking to staff inappropriately/use of
Behaviour for Learning is a behaviour
inappropriate language.
management system which encompasses
Continuing with misbehaviour after a C3
all aspects of student conduct throughout
has been issued.
the college.
At its heart is the philosophy that all BfL Around College
students and staff in our college are An important aspect of BfL is that it
important and valued individuals and extends throughout the college.
deserve to be treated with respect. A C3 can be issued around college for the
Students learn best when they are happy following:
and confident and the BfL system is in place Uniform not worn correctly
to help achieve this; no one has the right to Running/Shouting/Pushing
interrupt the learning of others. Eating in an undesignated area
BfL in the Classroom Mobile phone use
BfL rewards and sanctions are linked to In addition to this a C3 is given for arriving
behaviour targets. The behaviour targets late to school or if a student is more than 5
are displayed in all classrooms. Staff will minutes late to a lesson without a note.
remind student of these behaviour targets A C3 is a 30 minute detention and a C4 is a
at the start of each lesson. one hour detention, to be completed the
The behaviour targets are: following day.
You are to remain silent when anyone is Rewards
talking Praise is at the heart of the BfL system and
You are to stay on task it is made clear to students that we expect
You are not to touch another student or the best of them.
their belongings Students are regularly issued achievement
You must speak and act in a respectful way points for their good attendance and
Students will be given up to two verbal behaviour.
warnings (C1 and C2) based on these An example of rewards given to students
behaviour targets. On the third this year include:
misbehaviour students will be issued with a Points given for positive S2S reports
C3 detention. Certificates in award assemblies
Some aspects of student behaviour will Non uniform days
result in the student being issued a C4 Gift vouchers
detention and removed from a lesson to Film afternoons
the On Call room immediately.
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STEPS TO SUCCESS informed and encourage students to be
Steps to Success (S2S) regularly responsible for their learning.
.

reports on student attainment and Teachers will monitor performance against

progress. targets and intervene to ensure that
students are given the support they
Steps to Success reports are distributed to
require.
students and parents every 7 school weeks,
totalling four reports in an academic year. In addition to the four Steps to Success
One copy of the report will be sent home reports, Learning Tutors and Achievement
via the Parent App and another copy will be Coordinators will complete a written report
fixed into the student planner. for parents at the end of the academic year.
By providing regular information about
student progress we aim to keep parents

3: Improvement
1: Outstanding 2: Motivated 4: Unacceptable
Needed

Enthusiastic Positive Passive Poor

Seeking ‘next steps’ Following ‘next steps’ Satisfied with Behaviour or
Taking a major part in guidance from achieving the attendance
lessons e.g. leading a teachers minimum standard concerns raised by
My Approach starter or plenary Playing an active role Occasionally asking teacher
to Learning Good role model in lessons questions Creating a
Can lead own Asking relevant Sometimes offering negative learning
questions answers environment for
learning
other students
Giving support to Volunteering Not fully engaging in
others answers activities
Aspiring beyond target Aiming for target Lacking focus on Not engaging
level level target level with target level
Working in class at the Working in class at Working in class at Working in class
required standard and the required the minimum below the
The Quality of beyond standard e.g. well- standard e.g. minimum standard
My Work Often producing presented, detailed rushed, lacks detail Homework
homework which and complete or is incomplete concern raised by
exceeds the target Producing Producing homework teacher
homework at the below target grade
target grade
Always on task Generally on task Sometimes off task Frequently off task
Showing dedication Showing Easily losing Difficulty in
My Task Completing work perseverance concentration concentrating
Completion Usually completing Frequently not Reluctance to
work completing work complete work
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PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS Information Evening
As Voluntary Aided (V.A.) school we are All new parents/carers are invited to an
required to raise funds so that a Information Evening in October when you
contribution of 10% can be made toward will have the opportunity to raise any
the cost of all capital projects. individual concerns. We will explain to you
at this evening how we hope to develop all
As this must come from the community of
students' individual gifts and record their
parents of students who attend the school,
achievements.
we thank you for your continued support.
Parental Consultation Evening
For 2018-19, we are asking for a minimum
contribution of £5 per half term. This There will be a Consultation Evening when
modest sum equates to £30.00 per student parents/carers are encouraged to come to
for the year and would support investment college to discuss your child’s progress. The
in the school building and resources. Learning Tutors and Year 7 Achievement
Coordinator will be available, as well as the
Items purchased to date include:
teachers who take your child for individual
 Furniture throughout the new school
subjects.
 ICT/Sports/Music/Technology
equipment Appointments
Items for consideration include: Parents may see the Achievement
 Floodlights for the outdoor multi-use Coordinator, BfL Team, Assistant Principal or
games area Principal by appointment. A preliminary
 Canopy for students to access during chat over the telephone to discuss the
break and lunchtimes reason for the visit is always helpful.

Donations of any sum would be gratefully *Please note, it is essential that all
received and you may of course wish to meetings have a prior appointment made
give more. Donations can be made at any due to teaching commitments.
time via Parent Pay or alternatively through STUDENT ATTENDANCE
the school finance office but if you wish to
All students are expected to attend College
make a regular payment, we will assist you
and be on time.
in setting up a standing order.
All Saints has procedures in place to
If you are a UK taxpayer, we can claim the
support the punctual and regular
tax on your donation at no cost to yourself
attendance of our students. We will
through the Gift Aid programme which will
contact parents if we have any attendance
automatically increase your set amount we
concerns.
receive in school.
As a parent you will be aware that there is a
Further information is available from our direct relationship between a student’s
Business Manager or the School Finance attendance and their academic success; in
Office. other words the better a student’s
attendance the better they do at college!
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We are often asked to provide references Failure to sign in is a serious matter as it
for colleges and future employers. Without risks a student’s health and safety.
exception, all references ask for an outline If a pattern of lateness or absence arises we
of a student’s punctuality and attendance. may ask students to stay behind for extra
It is parent’s legal responsibility to ensure sessions in order to help them catch up on
their child attends college regularly and work that has been missed. During any
punctually. Parents also have a legal extended absence, parents should contact
responsibility to inform college promptly college and we will make every effort to
of the reason for their child’s absence. ensure that appropriate work is provided.

We do accept that there are valid reasons Authorised Absence

for absence in certain situations e.g. for Requests for ‘authorised absence’ during
compassionate grounds, difficult family term time must be made in writing and
circumstances or illness. If this is the case addressed to the Principal
we are fully supportive of the parents and Requests for ‘authorised absence’ during
the student concerned. term time are strongly discouraged and will
Parents are asked to contact the College only be supported by the college in
before 9.00am if their child is to be absent exceptional circumstances. Exceptional
from College. A text will be activated to circumstances do not include family
contact parents for First Day Calling when holidays.
we have not received an explanation for Students who go on holiday during term
their child’s absence. time will usually have their absence
If your child is absent it is important a note recorded as ‘unauthorised’. Nationally an
of explanation is brought into college as unauthorised absence is regarded as
soon as they return and they catch up on truancy.
any work missed. This can be written in the Parents who take their children out of
college planner. school during term time without the
The following have been offered by Principal’s authorisation will be issued with
students and parents as reasons for a penalty notice (£60.00 fine) per child/per
absence but are not accepted: parent.
Missed the bus - the majority of students Medical and dental appointments should
make it into college every day, they just be arranged outside of College time unless
leave in good time! it is an emergency.
Repeated illness without a doctors note.
Slept in, alarm didn’t go off.
Waiting for domestic services, deliveries
etc.
In the event that a student arrives late to
college they must sign in at reception.
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Medical Treatment routinely with teaching staff using this
medium and to sign it weekly.
Qualified First Aiders are on site and will
give treatment or advice regarding injuries We therefore ask that parents purchase the
sustained in College and ensure that Planner at a cost of £5.00 in Year 7. For
specialist help is sought if necessary. Years 8 to 11 a planner will be supplied at
the beginning of each academic year at no
Please DO NOT send your child into College extra cost. However it will cost £5.00 to
if they are unwell. We will contact parents/ replace lost, damaged or graffitied
carers to take students home if we judge planners.
them unfit to be here. Please send a note
to College to explain the absence on his Students will be expected to carry this daily
their return. and “forgotten” planners will be treated
seriously, for everyday that students do not
If your child needs to take medication have a planner they will be given a
during the school day these should be detention.
handed in to Student Services with a
Prescribed Medication and Care Plan Home – School Communication and the
Information Request form filled in by Parent App
parents (available on the college At All Saints Catholic College, we use a
website). The medication should be in its paperless system for home-school
original packaging, clearly showing the communication. With the growth in email,
prescription label with name and directions smartphones, tablets and general home
of use. For full details of the medical policy, computer use, we believe this is the
please read the First Aid and Student preferred method of communication for
Welfare Policy on the college website. many parents.
It is vital we have up to date contact details We use SIMs InTouch to send messages
for such eventualities. Please ensure between school and home. This is a secure
college is notified as soon as possible if electronic communication system using
contact details change i.e. home telephone email and text messages.
number, mobile numbers, work contact
Using InTouch allows us to send private
telephone numbers and home address.
messages concerning individual pupils
Student Planner directly to a named parent/carer (e.g. to
The Student Planner is the main vehicle to chase up absences from school via text
communicate all the good news and message) as well as whole school messages
affirmations of good conduct. We will also (e.g. information events and key dates as
communicate regularly through the Planner well as newsletters and other notices).
if students infringe college rules or neglect
their studies. The students whose parents
read the Planner regularly learn to value it
and take pride in their achievements. We
encourage parents to communicate
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 Uploading students completed
We also use the Parent App; this is a secure
app, accessible from a smartphone, tablet homework activities.
 Assessment of homework and end of
or PC, anytime, anywhere. The information
that you receive through the Parent App module tests.
 Return of students' work with comments
will help you stay up-to-date with your
child’s school life as well as support your from their teacher.
 Peer assessment.
child’s development and progress. You will
 Tracking tools to monitor student
find the following in the Parent App:
progress.
Important information such as attendance,  Student and parental questionnaires.
behaviour and achievement  Additional features will include staff
Access to assessment information and monitored wikis, blogs, RSS feeds and 3D
reports virtual learning spaces.
School term, inset and key dates for your
In short a virtually accessible classroom!
diary
Access to update your contact details, so
we always have the most up-to-date STUDENT GUIDELINES
information in case of an emergency. Uniform
If you have more than one child at school, Teachers have been asked to ensure that
you will have access to all of their student’s uniforms are correct before
information from the same app. students are released from tutor time or
We will send emails and text messages to lessons.
the Priority 1 contact, which you have  Blazer: Wear the grey college blazer with
supplied on the Student Details form. badge at all times. The exception to this
When your child joins us in in September, rule is where a teacher gives permission
you will also receive an invitation to register for students to remove the blazer in
for the Parent App via email. lesson. The only lapel badges allowed
are those awarded by the college.
 Jumper: A grey college jumper with the
VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT college badge may be worn.
(VLE)  College Shirt: Wear a white college shirt
All Saints virtual learning environment (VLE) fastened at the collar and tucked in.
is a system designed to support teaching Open neck blouses are not acceptable.
and learning. It provides our students with  Trousers: Wear black college tailored
resources, and activities to maximise their trousers. Black jean type or tight legged
learning opportunities, and enable parents trousers or leggings are not acceptable.
to support them at home.  Skirts: Wear a black knee-length school
skirt. Plain black thick tights (60 denier)
Our VLE works over the Internet and
must be worn with skirts.
provides a collection of tools such as those
 Tie: The clip on tie must be attached to
for:
the buttoned section of the collar.
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 Belts: Where a belt is worn it must be and should not be of an extreme nature,
dark and discrete. Wide decorated i.e. too long, too short, bright coloured,
fashion belts are not acceptable. multi-coloured or with a pattern or lines
 Shoes: Wear plain black school type cut into it or promote any allegiance to a
shoes. Sensible shoes remain essential product or organisation. Coloured
for the safety of students and slip on flashes are not acceptable.
‘ballet style’ or ‘holiday’ footwear is not  Jewellery: The students are not allowed
appropriate in college. Fashion shoes to wear earrings, rings or necklaces.
and boots are not acceptable. They may wear one bracelet as a
 Socks/Tights: Wear plain black socks. religious observance, a watch, a cross
Thick plain black tights (60 denier) must and chain which should be worn tucked
be worn with skirts. under the school shirt.
 Trainers: Trainers may be worn only in  Make-up and Nail Varnish: Students are
PE or Drama. Trainers should be put on not to wear make-up or nail varnish in
and removed in those subjects. Other college.
than in PE and Drama, trainers are only Environment
allowed for short term problems and only  Food and sandwiches are only allowed in
when a doctor’s note has been brought the dining areas. Use the bins provided.
into college. Trainers or pumps are not Pick up litter when asked. Chewing gum
acceptable footwear for college. is not allowed in college. If you see
 School Bag: Carry a waterproof school anyone damaging any aspect of our
bag, suitable and large enough to carry environment you have a duty to inform a
college books, planner and equipment. member of staff immediately.
 Small handbags are not appropriate.
 Outdoor Clothing: Put coats, hats, Property, Valuables and Use of Lockers
scarves, gloves etc. into lockers or school  Students should ensure they are
bags. These items will be confiscated if equipped for college and are
seen worn in college as will other non responsible for the condition and
uniform items such as cardigans. security of college books. Don’t leave
bags unattended unless it is in a locker.
Students will be sent home to change if  A charge of £10 is made for using a locker
they are not adhering to our dress code for the entire five years. Students can
or to collect missing books, planner or use lockers before college starts, at
equipment. break, at lunchtime and after college.
Students are not allowed to go to lockers
 Wear an outdoor coat of a sensible style. between lessons. Lockers are for
 Make-up, body piercings and extreme individual use. The school cannot be
hairstyles are unsuitable for college and held responsible for any items lost or
are not permitted. stolen from the lockers.
 Hair: Student’s hair should be
appropriate to a formal college setting
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Equipment List Safety
Everyday  All Saints Catholic College takes our duty
 College Planner of care for our students very seriously.
 All relevant exercise books, text books  Car Travel: Parents are not permitted to
and equipment for practical lessons e.g. enter the college driveway unless they
food ingredients have an appointment in college. There is
 Two pens, black or blue a 5 mile an hour speed limit on the
 Two pencils college site. The bus bays at the front of
 30cm ruler the college must not be used by parents.
 Eraser  College Buses: Behave reasonably on the
 Pencil sharpener college buses. The college will take
 Scientific calculator action against students reported for
misbehaving while travelling to and from
As directed by subject staff
college and this may result in students
 Compass (metal) being banned from using college
 Protractor (transparent) transport. For details of bus routes/bus
 Musical instruments if taking lessons passes please go to
 Reading book www.generationm.co.uk.
 PE kit
 Coloured pencils Any queries please see the BfL Team.
 French/Spanish pocket dictionary  Fire Drill: Follow instructions given by
Valuables staff and exit the buildings in silence.
 Valuables (including mobile phones and Once outside, students must line up in
electrical items) should be left at home. form groups in alphabetical order and
 Students may, in an emergency or stay silent until given permission to
exceptional circumstances, be assured return inside.
that calls can be made from Student PE Kit
Services. Essential:
 Mobile phones, MP3 players, earphones  Rugby/Hockey shirt
etc. found in a student’s possession in  Black shorts
college will be confiscated. On the first  Black socks with college logo
occasion of confiscation these will be  Black polo-shirt with college logo
returned at the end of the same day, as  Football boots/hockey boots
long as the phone is handed in without  Shin pads
argument. Second or subsequent  Trainers
incidents will require parents to make an
appointment to come into college to Optional:
collect the items. The students will also  Black tracksuit bottoms with college
do a detention. Where headphones are logo
required in lessons, faculties will provide  Black hooded top with college logo
these for students to use.
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Lost Property - Disclaimer Biometric Cashless System
The college does not accept responsibility The Biometric cashless system is used for
for property lost/stolen while in college or the payment of college meals, where no
on college trips and visits. Students are cash is taken at the point of sale. Parents
responsible for the safety and security of top up individual accounts via ParentPay,
their own possessions. which can then be spent in the same way as
cash in the dining room for meals, snacks
COLLEGE MEALS
and beverages.
College meals are served at a cost of £2.35
this coming year. We are working closely
Food/Beverages Available
with Kirklees Metropolitan Council in trying A selection of food is served at breakfast
to ensure eligible parents take up their time in the main dining area from 8.15am
entitlement to free meals. including toast, crumpets, cereals and hot
and cold drinks. Hot food and drinks are
Parent Pay
also served at break time. A varied menu is
ParentPay is the school online payment available at lunchtime including hot meals
system that lets you make secure online and desserts, sandwiches, home baking,
payments by credit and debit card. You can fresh fruit, yoghurts and cold beverages all
also pay in cash at local PayPoint stores. complying with the current legislation for
Hundreds of thousands of parents use healthy eating. The menus are altered
ParentPay to pay schools online. It’s used every term to offer all students a variety of
to make cashless payments in schools for choices.
dinner money and activities like trips, clubs
and music lessons. Our school online LEARNING AND ADDITIONAL
payment system gives you a more NEEDS
convenient and flexible way to pay school
All Saints Catholic College is primarily a
online and helps to keep your child safe. By
learning community. Staff and students are
making cashless payments you know that
encouraged to learn by trying new
your money has reached the school safely.
initiatives, to learn from new experiences
You can view your account statement and
and to turn mistakes into learning
payment history, check when payments
opportunities. We are continually seeking
need to be made and set alerts to tell you
ways of learning and responding to the
when to pay school online. Some schools
changes that are taking place around us.
also display their menu online or report
We believe it is important to try new
which meal your child chose at lunchtime.
approaches and to reflect and evaluate on a
All activation codes will be emailed home. regular basis. We aim to be a community
Please activate your account before where learning takes place in an
September 4th 2017. A ParentPay User atmosphere of openness and support and
Guide is available on the College website. where everyone is encouraged to learn
Should you encounter any problems, please through their everyday experiences.
contact the college finance department.
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As Christians, we believe that we are all HOMEWORK POLICY
created in God's image. Every time we At All Saints we will:
meet someone else, we are meeting Christ  Set homework on a regular basis.
in them. Mutual respect is essential in all of  Set tasks which are suitable and
our relationships. achievable.
Learning Support is an integral part of  Relate homework tasks to work done in
College life and is the College’s attempt to class.
meet the diverse needs of its students  Assess homework and give feedback and
across the ability range. All students encouragement.
must, by law, have full access and
How Long Should a Student Spend On
entitlement to the National Curriculum,
Homework?
and through the work of the Pastoral
Team, our aim is to:  Year 7 and 8: Usually 2 per night, 45-90
 Foster a partnership with parents. minutes in total.
 Continue to develop close links with all  Year 9: On average 2 per night, 1-2 hours
Feeder Schools. per day.
 Strive for the earliest possible  Year 10 and 11: On average 2 per night,
identification of strengths and 1.5-2.5 hours per day.
weaknesses. Student’s Responsibility Regarding
 Recognise that students may need extra Homework
or special provision.
 Provide the necessary provision through Students are expected to record all
individual, group or class support. homework in their Planner, complete it
 Assist in the development of according to instructions and to give it in for
differentiated materials and resources marking on the date instructed. If there are
matched to individual needs. exceptional reasons why this is not possible
they must bring in a note of explanation to
 Provide opportunities for students to
the teacher the following lesson. Forgotten
discuss their concerns and anxieties.
exercise books will be regarded as the
 Support students with English as an
homework not complete.
additional language, to ensure that all
new students integrate fully into college
Detentions which can be given after
life.
College with 24 hours notice, will be issued
 Provide mentoring for students to ensure
if homework is not completed and
that every student reaches their true
submitted on time.
potential.
 Offer programmes of support tailored to
suit individual needs through the College
Inclusion Centre.
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Parent/Carer’s Responsibility CHARITIES
Regarding Homework and Coursework Raising money for charity is an important
Parents/Carers can best support their child part of our duty to our community. A
and the College’s drive to improve the charity is nominated by the Year 7 Charity
teaching and learning experience by Committee and termly fundraising events
ensuring, as far as possible, to: planned and delivered by the students.
 Provide a peaceful place to study - free This is an excellent opportunity for students
from any interruptions. If such a place is to be enthusiastically involved in the pursuit
not available in a busy home, parents of helping others less fortunate than
might consider if it is possible to use the themselves.
local library. The Learning Resource
We also have one non-uniform day for all
Centre is available until 4:00pm for any
students on the Feast of Our Lady of
child wanting to complete homework at
Lourdes to support the Lourdes fund.
college.
 Make it clear that you believe, as College Students and parents are also invited to
does, that homework will help them attend other College Charity events such as
make better progress. the Promise Auction and Summer Gala
 By encouraging and praising when they throughout the year, together with various
have completed their homework, helping other occasions, with all funds raised going
them if asked and by reading comments to the many charities supported by All
written by teachers when work is Saints.
marked.
 Expect your child to meet deadlines set
by staff and taking purposeful action to
ensure this happens.
 Help your child to organise their College
work around other responsibilities and
social activities.

COLLECTIVE WORSHIP
Collective Worship is central to the life of
our college. Our expectation is that
students will respond and participate with
respect and reverence.