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Activities on World Book Day Whole School book character. Sixth Form Characters Year 7
Lots of exciting activities planned as part of British Science Week. For more details see you Science teachers. Years 7/8 - School disco Weds March 15th from 5.30- 7.30. Tickets available from Sixth Form foyer during break, £3 each inc. food & drinks The purpose of this event is for our students to showcase their Engineering Education Scheme projects to school staff, governors, and local business and industry representatives in preparation for their upcoming Celebration of Achievement Day in Newcastle on 31 March. This event is being hosted by Mr James from the Science Department here at St Benedict’s, and we will have guest speakers from NNL and the IMechE. We very much hope you will be able to attend. In our efforts to inform you about changes in the higher education landscape, we would like to invite you and your parents to a session specifically tailored for parents/carers of students who are interested in finding out details about the process of applying to university. The session will take place on Thursday, 22nd June, from 5.30pm to 6.30pm, in the school’s main hall. It will be delivered by a representative from the University of Cumbria and will cover the following topics: The session will hopefully provide you with the relevant information to enable you to support your child through the process of accessing higher education. The presentation is in addition to a UCAS assembly which was delivered to students last week and you may already be using the UCAS website. However, at this event you will also be given up to date information about Student Finance and will have the opportunity to put forward any questions that you may have. Tickets are £3.00 All proceeds go towards our Premier Rock Challenge Team We will be showcasing our outstanding exam pieces from Year 10, 12 and 13: -Alice in Underland -The Therapy Room -A Chorus Line Open Evening for Year 5 students - 2018 Admissions. Come along to our Open Evening to find out all about St Benedict's and the exciting plans we have ahead. There will be a talk from the Head Teacher, a chance to meet various teachers and subject leaders, a tour of the school & classrooms, and also a chance to chat with current students. You will also be able to see plans for the new build, Campus Whitehaven, which your children will be part of. No need to book, just arrive for 6pm where tours and talks will begin promptly. For more information, please contact the school on 01946 692275 or admin@st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk If your children are starting with us in September 2017, they will be invited up for a Taster Day. They will spend the day here in the school taking part in lessons, meeting students and teachers, and generally getting a feel for what secondary school will be like. Parents will then be invited back in the evening for a full induction. Year 10: 17th July at 8.45am Year 9: 17th July at 10am Year 7: 18th July at 8.45am Year 8: 19th July at 8.45am ENROLMENT DAY FOR YEAR 12 IS TUESDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER IMPORTANT NOTE Good Luck with your results! All parents/carers of Year 10 students are invited to come to a short talk about their child's GSCE's and courses that they will be studying at school. Every student will receive a booklet at the talk, with key information and guidance to support their journey through KS4. If for any reason you can't attend, please contact Mrs Warneford at the school on 01946 692275. Costa Rica & Nicaragua Scuba Expedition 2019 Parent Information Evening Drop Everything & Read! Theme: Freedom Activities: This will take place in the ISC. The evening runs from 3:45 – 5:45. There will be 5 minute appointments for parents to meet with the tutor to see how their child has settled at St Benedict’s, bring anything to the tutors attention and ask any questions they may have. Students will make appointments with their tutor for a specific time. The event will start at 5pm with a short presentation about life in the sixth form. Parents will then have the opportunity to meet with our sixth form tutors to reflect on the first couple of weeks in the sixth form. We strongly believe that the partnership between home and school is essential as we work together for your sons’ and daughters’ future, our students’ future. Your appointment with the tutor will be the first step in ensuring that the next two years of A level study will be productive and successful. You will also have the opportunity to meet some of our Year 13 students who will be able to give you an insight into the demands of Post 16 education. Please could you email Carla.tomlinson@st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk to confirm your attendance. Though Year 10 and Year 12 may seem a long way off, we understand the importance of making the right choices for your child’s education in the years to come. In light of this, we would like to invite you to a short presentation about our provision in Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. This is as part of our commitment to offering advice and guidance to our students. The intention of the presentation is to help both you and your child to start to focus on the ‘next steps’ after Key Stage 3. We have guest speakers from a range of organisations, including our Sixth Form Centre. Though Year 10 and Year 12 may seem a long way off, we understand the importance of making the right choices for your child’s education in the years to come. In light of this, we would like to invite you to a short presentation about our provision in Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. This is as part of our commitment to offering advice and guidance to our students. The intention of the presentation is to help both you and your child to start to focus on the ‘next steps’ after Key Stage 3. The meeting will last about an hour and will also highlight future career pathways. We have guest speakers from a range of organisations, including our Sixth Form Centre. Students and their families can find out more about career choices and jobs available in the Copeland area at the Copeland Skills Fair, hosted by Trudy Harrison MP. Businesses and training providers will be showcasing jobs and training opportunities available in the local area. To attend, please register using the form on their website http://copelandskillsfair.co.uk/ Celebrating the class of 2017's achievements with a special awards evening. A special drop in session from 3.15pm onwards. Parents can pop in to have a chat with Mrs Kar if they have any concerns or issues Sixth Form Open Evening + Year 11 Information Evening For September 2018 starters. Choosing the subjects to study at Sixth Form level is one of the most important decisions your son/daughter will ever make. This event will hopefully provide the necessary information to help in making that decision. Information will be given on the courses we offer, together with details about life as a student at St Benedict’s. Current St Benedict's Year 11 Students are invited to attend a short presentation at 5.30pm. Students from other schools should arrive at 6pm prompt for a presentation, followed by a chance to meet current students and teachers to find out more about the subjects you are interested in. Send a sweet filled Christmas Cracker to a special friend, along with a message of your choice. Fee: £1 payable in B Block at break times. Crackers delivered on last day of term Duke of Edinburgh If you are interested in your child doing Duke of Edinburgh please see Mrs Longbone at the Tutor Evening. Send a sweet filled Christmas Cracker to a special friend, along with a message of your choice. Fee: £1 payable in B Block at break times. Crackers delivered on last day of term Send a sweet filled Christmas Cracker to a special friend, along with a message of your choice. Fee: £1 payable in B Block at break times. Crackers delivered on last day of term In light of recent cyber-attacks you are invited to attend West Cumbria Community Safety Partnerships Cyber Proficiency Training on Wednesday 17th January 2018. This free event, gives participants the opportunity to become Cyber proficient, enabling them to cascade this knowledge to colleagues and the wider community. We are looking forward to welcoming you to this important event. Please contact the school (clerk@st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk) to reserve your place on this FREE course. The course is aimed at small businesses, single person enterprises and parents and is to help you safeguard your computer systems from cyber attack. Your small business could seriously benefit from your attendance on this FREE course. Venue: St Benedict’s High School, Red Lonning, Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 8UG Time: 15:15 – 17:15hrs Registration will be open from 15.00hrs Parking: There is parking onsite. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 17th January 2018. This event will be followed by our Sixth Form Open Evening at 6pm. Year 11 Information Evening will take place before this at 5.30pm. SCHOOL SKI TRIP TO SERRADA/FOLGARIA, ITALY 15th - 23rd FEBRUARY 2019 Last few places available on the above trip in February 2019. We will spend six nights in Folgaria with overnight travel on the way there and back. The trip will depart on Friday 15th February and return on Saturday 23rd February. This trip is open to all students and places will be given to students who have, and maintain, good attendance and a good record of behaviour and ATLs. To collect a letter and ask any questions, see or contact Mr Lambert in PE. National CSE Awareness Day Anyone who misses this session due to isolation will be offered a catch up session at a later date. If your child is unable to attend due to isolation, parents can still come as long as they are not isolating too. Alternatively you can order online here: https://www.slaters-schoolwear.co.uk/produc.../st-benedicts/ Please stick to your Year Group timings, and follow social distancing rules when attending. For September 2022 New Starters. Holy Mass led by Bishop Paul Swarbrick, followed by refreshments, a tour of our new school and the chance to see our Photo Exhibition. 1970's theme or red & blue - £1 donation
Are you children due to start secodnary school in September 2018?
10AM-12NOON
Sixth Form Centre.
It is compulsory you attend.
After these dates, results will not be available for collection until our return to school for the new academic year.
The meeting will last about an hour and will also highlight future career pathways.
Current Year 7/8: 1pm - 3pm
Current Year 9/10: 3pm - 5pm
Please RSVP to: lucy.hardy@st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk