Dear Parents/ Carers, 

As we enjoy the last weeks of Advent, I would like to thank you for all your support this term and remind you of some important dates and information.  

Wednesday 13th December 2023 – Christmas Jumper and Christmas Dinner Day Thursday 14th December 2023 – Christmas Carol Service at St Joseph’s Church 5pm
Tuesday 19th December 2023 - KS4/5 Awards 
Thursday 21st December 2023 – School closes to students for Christmas at 3.20pm
Friday 22nd December 2023 – PD day – school closed to all students  
Monday 8th January 2024 - Spring Term 2024 and all students return to school  

Ahead of school returning on Monday 8th January 2024 8.45am-3.15pm a polite reminder that all students must wear full and correct uniform (this includes school shoes- trainers are not permitted). False nails or false eyelashes are not allowed and must be removed before the start of term. Parents will be contacted if students are not following our uniform expectations. If you need any support with uniform, please contact your child’s Pastoral Leader.   

We very much appreciate your support in ensuring your child is ready to learn. Parents/ Carers can see what students are learning by visiting the school website  https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/curriculum-and-subject-areas/ 

Every child should have: 

  1. Equipment (Pen, Ruler, Pencil)  
  2. Planner  
  3. Reading book 
  4. School bag  

PE kit for PE lessons or sports clubs.  

Attendance 

Attendance to school is crucial for students to make progress academically and to ensure they are confident and enjoy the many opportunities that are offered in school. This includes developing a love of learning, reading, trips and securing life-long friendships. Everyday matters and if you need support in getting your child to school, please contact us.   

Upcoming reminders  

Year 13 Prep exams begin - Monday 8th January 2024
Year 9 Parents Evening - Thursday 11th January 2024
Year 11 Parents’ Evening - Thursday 18th January 2024
Year 12 Parents’ Evening - Thursday 8th February 2024

MCAS

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, progress reviews & more. A weekly Achievement/Behaviour report is now sent out on a Friday.

 

If you need any help getting online – please email shope@ems.bhcet.org.uk and he will be happy to help. 

Updating your Details

Within MCAS, you can update your contact information that is stored for yourself and your child.  This can be found in the menu under Data Collection Form.

If your circumstances have recently changed and you think your child/ children may be eligible for Free School Meals, you can apply using this link  

Free School Meals – Information – apply | HBC Online (achieveservice.com) 

Wishing you a Happy and Holy Christmas with your loved ones 

Mrs Crawshaw 
Headteacher