ST. ANSELM’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL Open Evening 2015

School Prayer Father, Pour out your Spirit upon our School and grant us a renewed vision of your glory, so that we may experience your power, be faithful to your Word and consecrate ourselves to your service. We pray that your love may grow among us, and your kingdom come. Through Christ our Lord Amen

We are a Catholic learning community based on the Gospel values of Love, Hope, Charity, Justice and Peace. Students are able to achieve their full potential academically, spiritually and socially with the committed support of staff, parents and governors. We promote equal opportunities and the serving of the wider community. The School’s Mission

 Catholic Ethos  Academic Development  Pastoral Care  Enrichment  Progression

Catholic Ethos  Developing Faith  Liturgy  Gospel Values  Charity  Fulfillment of Potential

Academic Development  Teaching and Learning  Assessment for Learning  Progress Grades and Intervention  Gifted and Talented  Curriculum Model and Pathways

Key Stage 3 (2 years) Accelerated Group Band ABand B Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 1 Set 2 Set 3  The two bands (A and B) are parallel bands.  Students can moved freely within sets in the bands, and can move in to and out of the accelerated and golden groups as well.  Students are banded for all subjects except for ADT and PE which are taught in mixed ability groups.  Students continue to be banded for core subjects (Maths, English, Science and RE) in KS4.

Key Stage 4 (3 years) Accelerated Pathway Three years GCSE EB subjects Targets of at least 4LOP GCSE and Vocational Pathway Three years Mixture of GCSE and Vocational EB subjects if desired Level One Pathway Three years Functional English and Mathematics Range of other L1 and L2 Vocational qualifications

Pastoral Care  Effective care, guidance and support for students  Strong links with parents  Tutors  Heads of House  House Managers  House Admin  Senior Leadership Team  Teaching Staff  Support Staff

Support Staff  School Chaplain  Attendance Officer  Student Receptionists  School Counsellor  School Data Manager  AEN Admin Assistant  Discovery Centre Manager  PR Manager  Extended Schools Link  Parent Support Adviser  Connexions Advisers  Police Liaison Officer  LA Officers

House Structure Aquinas Bosco Merici Stein  A feeling of community across the school.  Smaller tutor groups, more focused use of tutor time and improved intervention.  Clarity about who is responsible for each child in the school.

Enrichment  Clubs: academic and social  Visits: day trips and residential  Retreats  Enrichment activities in Tutor Time

News Team Healthy Schools Body Conditioning School Council Hockey Science Maths Further Maths Homework ICT Aerobics Badminton Football Wake up Shake Up Weight Training Netball Boccia Origami Gardening Film Photography School Play Orchestra Wind Band Drumming Band Mentoring Choir Gifted & Talented Chess Running Dance Frisbee Wii Cricket William Harvey Hospital Thorpe Park Nature Reserve Norfolk North Wales European Parliament Northern Ireland Theatre trips Christ Church University Gateway Project UKC Quex Drawing Museum French Exchange German Exchange Greenwich Observatory Lourdes Canterbury Cathedral Hindu Temple Rome Stour Centre Kent Show Yr 7 Camp Retreats

Progression  Information, Advice and Guidance  Focus on key phases:  primary transition  KS3 to KS4 transition  post-16 transition  post-18 transition

The School’s Mission  Catholic Ethos  Academic Development  Pastoral Care  Enrichment  Progression

This Mission can only be achieved by all stakeholders working together:  Students  Teaching staff  Support staff  Governors  Parents  Clergy and parishes  Local authority  Local community

Admissions  KCC Deadline: Monday 2 nd November  St Anselm’s Deadline: Friday 27 th November You must ensure that you apply directly online to KCC and to St Anselm’s.

Admissions  Supplementary Information Form  Baptism/Dedication Certificate (if relevant)  Priest Support Form (if relevant) You must include the following in your application to St Anselm’s:

Admissions  School Tours are available during the school day  Book tonight or call main reception during the day  Starting Tuesday 29 th September Feel free to come and visit us!

Admissions Contact Mrs Yvonne Bryant on or for further assistance You will find everything you need on the CD you have been given

We hope you enjoy your evening!