WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY

Welcome to St John Fisher Catholic College.

Hopefully this guide will help both parents and children with theirtransition from Primary to Secondary school.

Transferring to Secondary school can be an exhilarating time for learners.The chance to experience new subjects, new activities and make newfriends at a bigger school is often met with great excitement but alsonervousness. As a school we want to make this transition period as smoothand hassle free as possible.

We encourage parents and students to make appointments to visit theschool during a working day to fully see our school in action.

YEAR 6 INDUCTION DAY/EVENING INTAKE 2019/2020

• The year 6 induction day and evening is on Wednesday 3rd July 2019.

• Parents will receive a letter inviting them to the induction evening in due course.

• The induction day will take the form of a normal school day.

• During the day, new students will be able to meet their form tutors along with their new classmates, and experience some lessons. During the evening parents and carers will have the opportunity to meet staff who will be working closely with year 7 from September and beyond.

SCHOOLS MISSION STATEMENT

Our school mission statement explains our aims that we have for all members of ourschool community

Via Veritas Vita

Our Catholic Mission is:

"CHRIST’S WAY" - to follow the WAY of Jesus Christ in showing love, care, compassionand forgiveness for all members of the community

"HIS TRUTH" - to seek His TRUTH by providing a dynamic learning environment whereeach member can develop God – given gifts and talents

"YOUR LIFE" - to prepare for a LIFE of faith where Christ’s Spirit is the essence of all thatwe do and enriches all whom we meet

This means that you are joining a school which will educate and guide you in living a lifecentred around Jesus’ example, and which will encourage you to reach yourpotential.

WHERE DO I GO ON MY FIRST DAY?

Where do I go on my first day?

Our school day starts at 8.45am. On your first day of year 7, you should report to theschool hall for your first assembly. Here you will be re-introduced to your form tutor.

They will take you to your form room where you will then be given your planner,timetable and lots of information.

They will also give you a tour of the school.

For the first week you will also have a slightly earlier break and lunch to help you getused to the new routine and so it’s not too busy for you.

During the first week, you will receive lots of information. Please do not be afraid toask an adult or student if you are unsure of something or if you need anyinformation clarified. We want you to be happy at St. John Fisher Catholic College.

THE SCHOOL DAY The school day is as follows:

8:45-9:45am Period 1

9:45-10:45am Period 2

10:45-11:05am Form Period

11:05-11:25am Break

11:25-12:25pm Period 3

12:25-1:00pm Lunch

1:00-2:00pm Period 4

2:00pm-3:00pm Period 5

Year 9,10,11

12.25-1.25 Period 4

1.25-2.00 Lunch

2.00-3.00 Period 5

STAYING SAFE

Mrs T Madden HeadteacherDesignated Safe guarding Lead.

Mrs V Hulme Safeguarding Coordinator Deputy Designated Safe guarding Lead.

We want everyone to feel safe both inside and

outside our school community. If you feel you or someone you

know is at risk of harm please tell a member of

staff.

UNIFORM

For more information please visit the following link: https://www.saintjohnfishercc.co.uk/sjf-policies/SJFCC-Uniform-Policy-October-2018.pdf

EQUIPMENT All pupils must come to school each day with:

Pen/biro (including a purple pen)

Pencil

Ruler, rubber and sharpener

A set of coloured pencils

Geometry set

A dictionary (small pocket size is suitable)

A bag to carry books and equipment. Bags must be suitable for every day use

Exercise books and text books are normally provided by the school. It will then bethe learners responsibility to be organised, look after their books and belongings andpack their bags the night before each school day.

USEFUL PEOPLE TO KNOW:

Mrs Madden

Head Teacher

Mrs Kearns

Senior Learning

Mentor/EAL

Mrs Rundle Transition &

Year 7 ProgressLeader

Mr Hawthorne

SENCo

Miss Mountford

Year 7

Pastoral & Behavioural

Support

Mrs HulmeSafeguarding Coordinator

ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCE

If your child is sick and off school please ring the school attendance line, and not the school office, and leave a message. The number is 01782 346333.

If you wish to request an authorized absence for your child you will need to come into the school’s reception and ask for a printed copy.

SHOW MY HOMEWORK

Login in details for Show My Homework will be given to you in the first few days, please contact the office if you do not receive them.

Show My HomeworkAll learners and parents can view homework which teachers have set, via the “Show My Homework.” Access is through sjfcc.showmyhomework.co.uk. You will need to login using the unique PIN that will be sent to you.

Further details on how to use the website can be found in the homework sub menu of the curriculum section on the St John Fisher website: www.sjfcc.net.

CANTEEN

There is a wide selection available

during break and lunch from our school

canteen. We recommend a budget

of around £2.50 per day for lunch time.

There is also breakfast available beforeschool and during break times in thecanteen.

SCHOOL LIBRARY• Our school library is staffed by Mrs R Edwards, Miss Birchall and a team of pupil

librarians.• Our opening hours are 8am – 5:00pm Monday to Thursday and 8am-4:30pm Friday.• Resources include:

Fiction booksNon-fiction books (including reference books)Audio books

• We also have 16 networked computers A 50 inch television screen & DVD player.• Learners can access the school library before school, during break and lunch time

and after school.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where do I go on my fist day?

Go to the school hall where Mrs Rundle and Miss Mountford will be waiting for you.

What do I need to bring on my first day?

Pen/biro, Pencil, Ruler, rubber and sharpener, A set of coloured pencils. Please don’t bring your PE kit, you will not need it.

Where do I go if I lose something?

Retrace your steps and visit the classrooms you’ve been in during that day. Also check at the main office to see if something has been handed in.

Where do I go if I feel poorly?

Go to the main office where they will assess you and if necessary call home.

SCHOOL CONTACT DETAILS

School Address:St John Fisher Catholic College,Ashfields New Road,Newcastle-under-Lyme,Staffordshire,ST5 2SJ

Email:office-sjfcc@ctkcc.co.uk

Telephone Numbers:Reception: 01782 615636Student Absence Line: 01782 346333Fax: 01782 346339

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