1. ‘… where individuals develop their full potential’

2. FOR OUR SCHOOL We pray to God our Father
for all the people who help make St. James'
to be our special family.
Father, may our school be a family
which offers caring as well as learning
which offers safety as well as knowledge;
which shares Faith as well as instruction.
We make this prayer in Jesus' name.
AMEN.

3. MISSION STATEMENT
St James’ Catholic High School aims to promote a Christ-centred, caring environment, where individuals develop their full potential, and achievement is celebrated.

4. SCHOOL AIM What do you want? What do we want?
Happy , confident and caring young adults with a broad range of qualifications which ensure they are an asset to society.

5. SCHOOL AIM
‘To make every person in our school community feel supported in their spiritual, personal and academic development.’

6. Executive Headteacher
Mrs C Hogg

7. Pastoral
Structure

8. GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT Form Tutors: Mr Wilby Mrs Moss Miss Sweeney
Mr Wheelan
Mrs Booth/Mrs Floyd
Mrs Grainger
Heads of Year: Mrs C Linford and Mr M Brown

9. GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT Assistant Head Pastoral: Mrs E Keenan
Pastoral Manager: Mrs C Chadwick
School Chaplain: Mrs E Bennett
Attendance Officer: Mrs C Hanley
School Nurse: Mrs S Capel
Medical needs Co-ordinator: Mrs S Charnock
Special Needs Co-ordinator: Mr M Bulfin

10. PASTORAL Support and care for all students
Maintaining high standards of behaviour
Providing help when needed
Promoting excellent attendance.
Encouragement in all aspects of school life
Rewarding students

11. Behaviour Expectations
We expect:
The telling of truth
Respect for the rights and property of others
Kindness
Recognition that we all unique and have different needs
The taking of personal responsibility for our actions

12. Behaviour Expectations
We reject:
Bullying
Cheating
Cruelty
Irresponsibility
Dishonesty

13. Attendance and punctuality
Students must strive to attain 100% attendance
96% and above is the level pupils should not fall below
90% attendance over the 5 years = ½ a year of missed secondary education. Research suggests this can result in a grade lower than expectations across subjects.

14. Rewards Attitude to Learning (ATL) Ready to Learn (RTL) Subject Awards
Achievement Awards
Head of Year rewards
Reward assemblies
Trips
Lunch rewards

15. ICT Awareness Pupils taught through PSHCE/Assemblies
Use of School ICT Resources
Online Behaviour
Internet Safety
Mobile phones are not allowed in school
Useful website for pupils and parents

16. How can you support your child further?
Get into great routines
Check the planner daily and sign weekly
Allocate a space for books/equipment to be kept at home
Make a copy of their timetable and stick it in a prominent place
Help to pack their bag each evening

17. Routines are vital! Have a separate PE bag
Encourage a good sleeping pattern-No phones/tablets in bedrooms after a certain time!
Apps: Show My Homework & MyEd
Support HOMEwork

18. INFORMATION Visit the school website at:
(Drop down menu, choose Year 6 transition)
Parents’ Guide to Transition
New Intake presentation
E-Safety booklet
Music lessons – expression of interest
Weekly Newsletter (we do need an up to date )

19. Key Dates Friday 7th September : Individual School photos
Week commencing 10th September: Year 7 retreat day at Linnet Clough (1 form each day)
18th October: Year 7 Welcome mass
14th November: Year Parent/tutor Information evening

20. EXTRA-CURRICULAR Music Provision PE Clubs and teams
Lunchtime and after-school clubs
Trips and residentials
Linnet Clough retreats

25. INTAKE DAY Thursday 5th July Arrive at school at 8.40am
Pen, Pencil and lunch (or money for lunch £2.50)
Primary school uniform.
If you have your ‘Taking the Next Step’ booklet, bring that with you.
Finish at 3pm.
PARENTS: DO NOT DRIVE ON SITE AT THE END OF THE DAY!

26. ACTIVITIES FOR THE DAY You will have a Year assembly
You will meet your new form group and form teacher and spend time getting to know people.
You will go to 3 lessons.
You will be given a sticker showing you where you need to go for each lesson.
Breaktime is 11:00-11:15 am.
Lunchtime is early for Year 6: 12:50- 2:00 pm.

27. SMILE
You won’t remember everything you’re told on your first day – it takes time.
But ….. there will always be people to help.

28. ‘… where individuals develop their full potential’