Dear Parents/ Carers
I hope that you have had a good summer.
As we prepare for the new school year I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your child to The English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form Sixth Form College.
Enclosed is some important information for September. Term starts Tuesday 5th September 8.40am with the school day ending at 3.15pm.
Your child has had a Summer Transition Project to complete, and this should be handed in on Tuesday 5th September. Students need to bring essential equipment on their first day: a school bag, pens and pencils and a reading book.
Our new school year will begin with assemblies for every year group where we will share our high expectations in relation to attendance, behaviour and learning. We are all ambitious for our children and we want them to achieve their full potential. Assemblies will continue to encourage students to ‘Get involved and try their best.’
Students will be given a school planner and a timetable that they need to use and have with them every day. Parents and carers are asked to sign the planner every week.
We have a full programme of enrichment activities that students can embrace including a range of sports, arts, music, science, reading and language clubs as well as leadership and wider opportunities. Please encourage your child to get involved when the new term starts. After school enrichment will begin on the Monday 11th September. The timetable will be shared via the app.
Attached are some important dates for your diary and some key reminders.
We are very proud of our students and thank you for your support in encouraging your child/ children to work hard and to attend school every day.
If you need more support, please do contact the school office.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs Crawshaw
Key Reminders
Attendance
Unless a student is ill, they must attend school every day. Where possible please arrange any routine appointments outside of school time.
Reporting Absence
If your child is going to be off school poorly, please let us know as soon as possible. Either ring school and choose Option 1 or alternatively, send us a message in the MCAS app and let us know using the Messages tab.
Uniform
Students must wear full school uniform. This includes a tie and formal shoes. Students should not wear jewellery; only a small pair of stud earrings and a watch are allowed. Please refer to this reminder around our standards in relation to uniform: Uniform. Trainers, false nails and false eyelashes are not permitted.
Prohibited items
Vapes, chewing gum and fizzy/ energy drinks are not allowed on the school site. Mobile phones should be switched off and not used at any point of the school day or on site. If you need to contact your child or they need to contact you, this will be done through the school office or by the Pastoral Leader.
MCAS App
It is very important that we can share with you information about your child and our platform for sharing key information and updates is via the school app. Please download the app ‘My Child at School’ from the app store/play store and register. If your email address matches our system, it will sync and show you your child.
This app is also used to purchase items, pay for trips/visits, top up dinner money and will be the only app we use from September. If you need any help – please email shope@ems.bhcet.org.uk and he will be happy to help.
Year 7 support
Mr Hutchinson is the Pastoral Leader for Year 7. If you need support or advice, please contact him and he can help or direct your enquiry.
Free School Meals We appreciate that families are facing increased costs and if you feel you are eligible you can apply for Free School Meals by following this link Free School Meals – Information – apply | HBC Online (achieveservice.com)
Key Dates
Tuesday 5th September – Students return to school after the Summer
Tuesday 12th September – Year 7 individual school photographs
Thursday 21st September – Year 7 Information Evening
Monday 16th-Wednesday 18th October – Year 7 Retreat (Optional)
Friday 24th November – Key Task 3 (Module 1) completed by this date
Thursday 7th March – Year 7 Meet the Teacher Evening
Friday 15th March – Key Task 3 (Module 2) completed by this date
Friday 5th July – Key Task 3 (Module 3) completed by this date
