Careers' Fair Exhibitors

19 Nov 2019

Join us tomorrow evening for our annual Careers' Fair. We have 29 exhibitors, including colleges, universities, accountants and public services. Refreshments available.

Careers Fair

18 Nov 2019

Dear Parent / Carer, 

Just a reminder that our annual Careers Fair takes place on Wednesday this week, from 4-6:30pm in the Drama Theatre. Please support your child by accompanying them to the event as it’s a wonderful opportunity to find out about their post 16 options and the requirements for the courses they hope to go on to study.

Many thanks, 

Mrs L Pilling

Assistant Head Teacher

November 500 Club Winners

15 Nov 2019

3rd Prize 40 Mrs Ormrod 7M

Parent Power

12 Nov 2019

Save on your energy bill and support our school at the same time.  Parent Power is a comparison website and when you switch suppliers they will donate £10 to our school.  When registering, just search for St Mary's Catholic High School.

https://parentpower.zenergi.co.uk/

Nugent Food Bank Trolley

12 Nov 2019

Our Nugent Food Bank trolley is available in the entrance area for donations of food for those families less fortunately for over the Christmas period. Many thanks in advance.

Personal Statement Workshop

07 Nov 2019

Dear Parent / Carer, 

On Wednesday, 13^th November we will be hosting a Personal Statement Writing workshop for all those year 10 and 11 pupils who require support with composing their personal statement for their post 16 application (year 11) or their Mock Interview application (year 10). The session will be delivered in room 7I from 3:15-4:15pm. This session is entirely voluntary and intended to provide support to your child. 

The deadline for year 11 post 16 applications is 6^th December. 

The deadline for year 10 mock interview applications is 16^th December. 

Both of these tasks are mandatory for all our pupils. 

Thank you for your support.

Kind regards,

Mrs L Pilling

Assistant Head Teacher

Bebras Annual Computing Competition

07 Nov 2019

Dear Parent / Carer, 

Next week is the annual Bebras Computing Competition. This is a fun event where we are able to complete against other schools, whilst assessing the computational thinking skills of our children. 

Due to GDPR, we are unable to allow your child to take part without your consent. This is because the organisation will need to be provided with your child's name, gender and year group in order to register an account for them.  

If you are happy to allow your child to take part, please click to confirm your consent. 

IF YOU HAVE ALREADY DONE THIS, THERE IS NO NEED TO DO IT AGAIN.

Yours sincerely, 

AM Doran

Curriculum Leader Computing/Technology

'Odd Socks Day'

07 Nov 2019

Dear Parent / Carer, 

In support of Anti-Bullying week which takes place between 11th-15th November, at St Mary's we are hosting an 'Odd Socks Day' on Tuesday, 12th November. 

Pupils will be encouraged to accessorise their uniform by wearing 'odd socks' to support our school's zero tolerance approach on bullying. Although not compulsory, it would be great to see your child supporting this worthwhile cause.  It must also be noted that all other uniform sanctions will apply. 

If you require  any further information linked to the day, please contact me on the school telephone number. 

Yours Sincerely, 

Mr Michael Walsh 

(Pupil Engagement Co-Ordinator)

Non-uniform Christmas Bingo

06 Nov 2019

NON-UNIFORM DAY – FRIDAY, 22^nd NOVEMBER 2019 

CHRISTMAS FAMILY BINGO – TUESDAY, 3^rd DECEMBER 2019

Dear Parent / Carer, 

Friday, 22^nd November is scheduled as a fundraising day and pupils will be allowed to wear their own clothes on this day with all proceeds going to support our Christmas Bingo on Tuesday, 3^rd December 2019.  Doors open 6:00 pm, eyes down at 6:15 pm. 

We hope to be able to make up the prizes for this event as we have done in the past from the contributions that families send in to school – biscuits, chocolate, bottles of wine, Christmas goods, unwanted presents from last year etc.  If you would like to send in a cash donation instead then this will be used to purchase bingo hamper items. 

All the money raised from the family bingo goes towards providing extra resources, not affordable through government funding, to enhance the education of the pupils. 

You can send in your family’s contributions via your child from Monday, 11^th November through to Monday, 18^th November.  All the pupils who bring in donations will be allowed to wear their own clothes on a non-uniform day on Friday, 22^nd November. 

Pupils must wear suitable clothes and should remember that they are school children on a normal school day and therefore should not wear anything too revealing.  

The school rules regarding jewellery, hairstyles and make-up will apply as normal. 

Pupils who have practical lessons that day (e.g. PE / Technology / Science) should ensure that they have appropriate protective clothing. 

Thank you for your support and I hope to see you at the Bingo on the 3^rd December. 

Best wishes,                                                  

Mr P Thompson

Headteacher

'Speakeasy' reminder

05 Nov 2019

Dear Parents / Carers, 

We are delighted to invite you to attend our new ‘Speakeasy’ parent / carer information sessions, between 6-7pm on the following dates; 

• Wednesday, 6th November 2019
• Wednesday, 25th March 2020
• Wednesday, 17th June 2020 

At St Mary’s we recognise that you, the parents / carers are the first and best educators of your children and that we, the school, must work in partnership with you to ensure your children develop the knowledge and understanding to make good decisions and keep themselves safe from harm in our sometimes challenging modern day society. 

Our new ‘Speak Easy’ parent / carer information sessions are designed to share information, advice and guidance with you, regarding specific, current and relevant local issues. Each session will be delivered by PC Gaskill, local community police officer, Lancashire Constabulary and supported by senior school staff. This new initiative is also designed to support our PSHCEE curriculum and in turn, your child’s personal development. 

The first session will focus on online safety and sexting. Moving forward, we hope that the content of each session will be determined by you, our parents and carers, and so we will provide you with opportunities to share your preferences at relevant points closer to the events. 

If you have not already downloaded the school ZSapp, please do, as this provides the quickest and easiest avenue for you to communicate with us regarding these and similar events. 

Many thanks for your continued support. 

Mrs Pilling

Assistant Head Teacher.

l.pilling@lsmchs.com