PRAYER OF ST. BENEDICT

GRACIOUS AND HOLY FATHER

GIVE US WISDOM TO PERCEIVE YOU

DILIGENCE TO SEEKYOU

PATIENCE TOWAITFOR YOU

EYES TO BEHOLD YOU

A HEART TO MEDITATE UPON YOU

AND A LIFE TO PROCLAIM YOU

THROUGH THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT

OF JESUS CH RIST OUR LORD

AMEN.

I am super excited and already thinking ahead to September when you will be welcomed at St. Benedict's Catholic High

School to start the next stage of your learning journey with us.

Who am I, and what is my role at St. Benedict's? My name is Ms.Akram and I am Head ofYear7 and SENDCo forKey

Stage 3. I've been at St. Benedict's Catholic High School since January 2020. I've not been here that long, however I feel so at home at the

school. I have quickly become part of an extended family, which is just amazing. St. Benedict's is a special place and a fabulous school, and

that is why I am confident it won't take you long to feel secure and settled here.

What do we value at St. Benedict's Catholic High School and what do we expect from our pupils?

We encourage, support and inspire young people in the journey of faith and to live in the example of Jesus Christ. Our assemblies and

Catholic calendar focus on strengthening our faith and this makes us special and different to other schools.

We strive to create a strong feeling of family and community where everyone is valued and respected as individuals in their own right. You

will be part of this school community. Our Transition Ambassadors, my dynamic team of older students are looking forward to helping,

guiding and doing what they can to make you feel welcome at St. Benedict's.

At St. Benedict's, our aim is to develop your God-given talents. In other words, developing your intellectual, creative, physical spiritual potential. Our staff will support you to do your best in all lessons. They will also encourage you to get involved in extra-curricular activities and charity events where you can 'give back' to our community.

You are our priority and we work in partnership with parents, our feeder schools and the wider school community to ensure that your time here is fruitful. We expect you to work in partnership with us in a spirit of mutual service for the benefit of all. I firmly believe that "Success is secured when we act together in partnership".

I believe in this so much that I end all my emails with the statement, so I hope you and your parents and carers will work with me to build positive working partnerships during your time at St. Benedict's, where learning, progress, attendance and positive behaviour is celebrated together.

At St. Benedict's we strive to prepare young people for life beyond school. This is part of our job and as a result sometimes you will have to do things that you do not like or do not want to do. However, this is part of your educational and personal growth and it's our duty to ensure you are given the opportunity to develop your talents, your integrity, your moral values and build personal resilience for the challenges and adventures that lie ahead. I am really looking forward to meeting you and your parents/carers very soon, but if you have any questions, please do contact me directly at the school by emailing akram.sl@st-benedicts.org

All the staff at St. Benedict's would like to wish you a safe summer and look forward to seeing you all in September. Don't forget to take a look at our Transition Video.

https://www.st-benedicts.org/year-6-transition-news/

We hope you enjoy watching it as much as we had fun making it for you.

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Hello, my name is Miss Lee and I am a teacher of Science, specialising in Biology. I really enjoy teaching pupils about how the human body works, particularly animal dissections! I am animal dissections! I am really looking forward to welcoming you all inSeptember, as you begin your new learning journey.

Hello Year 7I am a year 7 form tutor and also teach ADT at St. Benedict’s CatholicHigh School.Do you know what ADT Do you know what ADT stands for? Well it’s short for Art, Design andTechnology where you will learn lots of new ways of being creative.You will have the You will have the opportunity to make a clay model, learn about reliefprinting, work in the technology workshop, produce some weaving as well as develop your as well as develop your

drawing, colour and painting skills. Our lessons will be busy but fun and I am really looking forward to meeting you all in September. Look aer yourself over the summer holiday and take care. Mrs Sylvester

Hello everyone! Mr name is Mr Taylor and like you, I’ll be a new starter at St.Benedict’s in September.Although I enjoyed many Although I enjoyed many subjects at school, History was my passion and that’s whatI’ll be teaching from September.When I’m not in school, I When I’m not in school, I enjoy playing tennis and football (although I’m prettyhopeless at both!), as hopeless at both!), as well as going to the cinema and taking part in my local churchcommunity.I am thrilled to be joining I am thrilled to be joining St. Benedict’s and very much look forward to meeting all ofyou in September.

My name is Mrs Grudzinska and I am Head of Year 7 with Ms Akram as well as Head of Girls PhysicalEducation. I have Education. I have worked at St. Benedict’s for a number of years. It is a wonderful school and I amconfident that you will confident that you will feel at home with us in no time.

I work on the basis of I work on the basis of firm but fair. I am open and always willing to help. I believe in honesty andintegrity. With this integrity. With this approach in mind, we can be solution-focused and overcome anything. I willfoster a positive foster a positive atmosphere with my year group where all pupils feel valued and understand our Joint responsibility for developing their academic, emotional academic, emotional and social skills, in order for them tofulfil their potential. I have high standards and expectations and believe that this approach will setyou in good stead for you in good stead for the years ahead at St Benedict’s.

Working as a team with Working as a team with Ms Akram and your tutors, we will work together to ensure that you enjoyyour time at St your time at St Benedict’s while striving to help you achieve your full potential.I would like to wish you I would like to wish you all a very happy and restful summer. May God bless you and keep you safe.Mrs Grudzinska.

Hello, my name is Mrs Taylor and I will be joining the Science Department inSeptember. I enjoy September. I enjoy watching Science fiction programmes and reading Science fictionbooks, so actually it is books, so actually it is my dream job to teach Science to other people! I like gardening and am lucky enough to live next to a nature reserve so I get to see lots of wildlife on my daily walk with my on my daily walk with my dogs. I am really excited to be joining St. Benedict’s and can’t wait to meet you all.

WHAT IS CLASSCHARTS FOR PARENTS?

ClassCharts enables you to keep track of your son or daughter's achievements, access behaviour

reports, track scheduled detentions and monitor homework set. If you have more

than one child at the school, you can use the same parent account to view

achievement data for all your children.

ClassCharts for parents can be accessed via the ClassCharts website, or by iOS and Android apps.

You can access the parent website and links to the parent apps at:

https://www .classcharts.com/parent/login

Please do look on the school website for further details on a ClassCha rts

KEY DATES FOR SEPTEMBER 2020 Tuesday 1st September: Staff INSET

Wednesday 2nd September: Y7 and Yl2 in school

Thursday 3rd September: Y7, Yll, Yl2, Yl3 in school

Friday 4th September: All pupils

Wednesday 16th September: Year7 Transition Evening for parents/carers

What will my first day look like and what do I bring with me?

We would like you to arrive at school between 8.30-8.40am. On arrival you will be shown to the

main hall where your form tutor will be waiting for you.

Do I need to wear school uniform?

Yes, we expect all our pupils to arrive in full school uniform which your form tutors will check during

form time. Don't forget to label your clothing.

What do I bring on the first day?

You will just need your school bag and your pencil case on the first day. Later in the week, you will

need your PE kit, but your form tutor will tell you more about th is.

TIMINGS OF TH E SCHOOL DAY AT ST. B ENEDICT'S CATHOLI C H I GH SCHOOL

2020-2021

8.55-9.25 FORM TIME

9.25-10.25 PERIOD I

10.25 -11.25 PERIOD2

11.25 -11.45 BRE AK

11.45 -12.45 PERIOD3

12.45-1.30 LUNCH

1.30-2.30 PERIOD4

2.30-3.30 PERIODS

LENGTH

30MINS

lHOUR

lHOUR

20MINS

lHOUR

45MINS

lHOUR

lHOUR

Please note: Lunch will be provided for all Year7s

on Wednesday 2nd September, however you

are welcome to bring in a packed lunch if you prefer.

St. Benedict's Catholic High School Uniform

Boys

Navy blue or plain dark top coat

Black blazer with school badge

White shirt

Black trousers

Medium-grey V-neck long sleeve pullover (no

cardigans)

Black shoes {must be able to apply polish) Please

note we do not accept trainer style or canvas

Grey or black school socks

Clip-on school tie

No make-up

No jewellery except a watch

No earrings or piercings

Hair must be neat, presentable and tidy with no

extremes of fashion styles/colouring

Boys PE & Games

Black football shorts with school badge

Rugby shirt with school badge

Sports polo shirt with school badge

All items are compulsory unless stated

Girls

Navy blue or plain dark top coat

Black blazer with school badge

White button-to-neck blouse

Medium-grey knee-length skirt with school

badge OR black full length trousers (no leggings,

skinny/tight fitting alternatives)

Medium-grey V-neck long sleeve pullover (no

cardigans)

Black shoes {must be able to apply polish) Please

note we do not accept trainer style, canvas or

stiletto heels

Black tights/grey or black socks

Clip-on school tie

No make-up, synthetic nails or nail polish

No jewellery, except a watch and we only accept

small studs in lower lobe; no other piercings are

permitted

Hair must be neat, presentable and tidy with no

extremes of fashion styles/colouring

Girls PE & Games

Black skirt with school badge

Sports polo shirt with school badge

Royal blue hockey/football/rugby socks

Training shoes Royal blue football/rugby socks

Hooded sweatshirt with school badge {for winter) Hooded sweatshirt with school badge {for winter)

Shin pads Training shoes

Bag for sports clothing Football boots

Towel Shin pads

Bag for sports clothing

Gum shield

Towel

Optional Optional

Black tracksuit bottoms {for winter) Black tracksuit bottoms {for winter)

Football boots {for hockey/football/rugby)

Gum shield

St Benedict’s Catholic High School, Alcester

St Benedict’s Catholic High School, Kinwarton Road, Alcester, Warwickshire B49 6PX Tel: 01789 762888 - Email: admin@st-benedicts.org - Website: www.st-benedicts.org

Headteacher: Mr D Hughes

A member of the Holy Family Catholic Multi-Academy Company Registered in England and Wales, No. 10657219 c/o St. Benedict’s Catholic High School, Kinwarton Road, Alcester B49 6PX

June 2020

Instrumental Tuition at St. Benedict’s Catholic High School

Dear Parent/Carer,

I am writing to inform you of the instrumental tuition offer at St. Benedict’s Catholic High School. At present, some St Benedict’s pupils receive high quality instrumental tuition on a weekly basis with a visiting specialist. We are able to offer these lessons at a very competitive rate of £9.50 per 20-minute lesson. For pupils in receipt of free school meals, 50% of the cost of these lessons is subsidised by the school.

We have spaces for instrumental tuition on the following instruments:

• Piano

• Keyboard

• Violin

• Clarinet

• Flute

• Saxophone

• Guitar (electric, acoustic and classical)

• Drumkit

We are also seeking to recruit a singing teacher so that we can offer singing lessons to commence in September. There is space on the attached form for you to indicate your interest in this.

If you would like your child to receive instrumental tuition, please read the terms of provision (attached to this letter) carefully and return the Instrumental Tuition Application Form via email to gee.w@st-benedicts.org by Friday 17th July 2020. This will enable me to liaise with the appropriate tutors, share your details with them, and arrange for lessons to commence when your child starts at St. Benedict’s in September.

If you have any queries, do not hesitate to get in touch via email.

With all best wishes,

Mr W Gee Head of Music gee.w@st-benedicts.org

Sample Terms of Provision

An agreement between the teacher [insert name of teacher here] and the parent(s)/carer(s) [insert parent/carer name here] of the pupil [insert pupil name here] of tutor group [insert tutor group here].

1. The teacher agrees to give a twenty-minute individual lesson once a week to the pupil during term-time, with a minimum of thirty lessons per academic year. Lessons will take place in school timeand will rotate week by week, so that the pupil does not miss the same school curriculum subjecttoo frequently. If the pupil is in Year 12 or 13, the teacher will make efforts to teach them outsidethe pupil’s academic timetable, but it cannot be guaranteed.

2. The parent/carer agrees to pay the teacher for these lessons at a rate of £9.50 per lesson.

3. The teacher will advise the parent/carer of the amounts owed for the term in advance via aninvoice, which will be sent at the end of the term before teaching commences. This will includeprojected teaching charges for the full term and any additional costs (music purchased on thepupil’s behalf etc.). Cheques should be made payable direct to the teacher, as per details providedon the invoice and sent to the address given on the invoice. Lessons will only take place oncepayment has been received and cheques have been cleared.

4. The parent/carer and the teacher will agree how they will best communicate, so that theparent/carer is informed as soon as possible if a lesson is not attended and as soon as any mattersarise. Where a lesson is missed due to teacher illness, an alternative date will be made. Where alesson is due to be missed due to a school trip, it will count as a spent lesson. Where a lesson iscancelled due to unexpected circumstances (e.g. adverse weather conditions or pupil illness), thelesson will count as a spent lesson. Under no circumstances should pupils be giving teachers theirmobile telephone numbers or email address.

5. If the parent/carer wishes the pupil to cease music lessons, they must give notice to the teacher inwriting within the two weeks of the start of the last period/term of lessons. The parent/carer is alsoexpected, as a matter of courtesy, to inform the school’s Head of Music via email. The teacher willalso give notice in writing to the parent/carer within the two weeks of the start of the lastperiod/term of lessons, if the teacher intends to cease teaching the pupil.

6. Any complaint regarding lessons should be made in the first instance to the teacher, who will takeappropriate steps to remedy the situation. The teacher will inform the Head of Music.

7. The school’s role is to facilitate the provision of peripatetic music lessons with the teacher. Theteacher is not an employee of the school and the school cannot act as agent for the teacher norfor the parent/guardian.

8. Parents/carers should aim to ensure that their child commits to a minimum of a whole academicyear of lessons on their chosen instrument in the first instance.

I agree to the terms stated above with regards to instrumental tuition at St. Benedict’s Catholic High School.

Instrumental Teacher Signature: Date:

Parent/Carer Signature: Date:

Instrumental Tuition Application Form

Pupil Name: _______________________________________

I would like the school to arrange tuition for my child to study (please tick one instrument as appropriate):

Parent/Carer Contact Details

Name(s):

Address:

Telephone Number:

Email Address:

Parent/Carer Signature: _______________________________ Date: _______________

Please return this form to the music department by Friday 17th July 2020.

Piano

Keyboard

Violin

Clarinet

Flute

Saxophone

Guitar

Drumkit

Singing