Latest News
For up to date news and information see the items below
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St. Joseph's letter to Y6 parents V2
Tue 10 Sep 2024CB/hr/Open Evening
9th September 2024
Dear Headteacher,
ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE OPEN EVENING FOR PROSPECTIVE Y7 STUDENTS
WEDNESDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER 2024 FROM 6:00PM
We will be holding the above additional open evening for all prospective students and their families who were not able to attend our previous open evening in July. We hope this allows parents the opportunity to consider their options, ask questions and complete the registration process for the entrance test.
Our evening will comprise of a talk by Mrs C Slattery, our new Headteacher, who will explain the admissions process. Please be aware that the evening will consist of Mrs Slattery’s talk only – there will be no tour of the school. Members of the senior leadership team will be available to answer any questions that parents and families may have.
Parents now have the opportunity to book places for the evening via the email address on our website.
I wonder if you would be kind enough to let parents of current Year 6 students know the details of our Open Evening.Dates for our current entrance test, as well as the link for booking a place to sit the test, are also available on our website.
I am grateful for your support. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of further assistance (cbanner1@stjosephsmail.com).
Yours sincerely,
Mr C M Banner
Assistant Headteacher i/c KS3
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Invitation to Y6 parents to visit St. Thomas More
Mon 09 Sep 2024Invitation to Y6 parents to visit St. Thomas More Catholic Academy
Good afternoon,
Hope you have had a lovely summer break and a great start to the new academic year.
We are delighted to invite Year 6 students to our Prospective Parents Open Evening on Thursday 19th September at 5.00pm.
A member of our staff we will be coming to your school at the beginning of next week to drop invite packs of for all your year 6 students. If there are any problems with these, please contact myself, and I will be able to support.
We have had lots of parents book already for the evening, so if parents want to book they can visit, St Thomas More Catholic Academy Prospective Parents Open Evening Tickets, Thu 19 Sep 2024 at 17:00 | Eventbrite.
If parents have any questions, they can contact the school office on 01782 882900 or email office@stmca.org.uk
We are looking forward to welcoming your families at the Open Evening.
Many thanks,
Natalie Byrne
Senior Operations Manager
St Thomas More Catholic Academy
Part of All Saints Catholic Collegiate
Tel: 01782 882957
Web: www.stmca.org.uk
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Year Group Door Map
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Transition Letter
Wed 03 Jul 20243rd July 2024
Dear Parent,
Today your child spent time in their new classroom with their teacher for next year. This transition day helps children get used to a new environment, build new positive relationships with different children and helps them to get to know their new teacher.
Moving classes can be worrying for some children however hopefully after today, they feel more confident and are looking forward to next year. For those children who are still anxious, we will be arranging further transition activities.
Below is the staff structure for next year including support staff. Support staff may work across different years or work with individual classes or children.
Nursery: Miss Carter, Miss Brown, Mrs Davies, Mrs Fowell
FS2Y: Mrs Tonge, Mrs Bagley
FS2G: Mrs Copeland, Mrs Ibbs
Y1G: Miss Craig, Mrs Deaville, Mrs Allen
Y1Y: Miss Griggs, Mrs Harding
Y2G: Mrs Yates, Miss Worthington, Mrs Seabridge
Y2Y: Mrs Hancock, Mrs Macdonald, Mrs Allen
Y3G: Mrs Loader, Miss Browne, Mrs Wickramsinghe
Y3Y: Mr Sinnott, Mrs Meek, Mrs Hall
Y4G: Miss Hammersley, Mr Watkin, Mr Wilkes
Y4Y: Mr Horn, Mrs Mack
Y4S: Mrs Tomlinson, Mr Linley-Simon, Mr Watkin
Y5G: Mr Holloway, Mrs Durber, Mrs Meek
Y5Y: Miss Collins, Miss Greer, Mrs Hallam
Y6G: Mr Hughes: Mr Hill
Y6S: Mr Sweeney: Mr Hill
Y6Y: Mrs Perkin, Miss Ratcliffe
Music Teacher: Mrs Locker
Performing Arts Teacher: Mr Hands
PE Teacher: Mr Penk
Sports Coach: Mr Meakin
Head of Academy: Mrs Boast
Deputy Head: Mr Redmond
Assistant Head: Mrs Beech
Business and Operations Manager: Mrs O’Rourke
Further information about the start of the new academic year in September will be coming out in the last week.
Kind regards
CBoast
Mrs Boast
Head of Academy
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Playground
Fri 21 Jun 2024Dear parents,
We are so thrilled with our marvellous KS2 playground, recently completed by Playtime By Fawns, and wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone involved in helping us achieve this amazing new playground for the pupils of Sutherland Primary Academy.
The three new play areas have proven a huge hit with all the children, with its variety of physical activity, ensuring the children will have fun, active break times all year round.
The transformation from our old playground to the new play space has been incredible.
We know the children of Sutherland Primary Academy will enjoy the Key Stage 2 playground for many years to come.
Kindest regards
Headteacher
Sutherland Primary Academy
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Scarlett Fever
Tue 21 May 202420th May 2024
Dear Parent/Carer,
We have been informed that a small number of children who attend our school have been diagnosed with suspected or confirmed scarlet fever.
Although scarlet fever is usually a mild illness, it should be treated with antibiotics to minimise the risk of complications and reduce the spread to others.
The symptoms of scarlet fever include a sore throat, headache, fever, nausea and vomiting. This is followed by a fine, rash which typically first appears on the chest and stomach, rapidly spreading to other parts of the body. On white skin the rash looks pink or red. On brown and black skin it might be harder to see a change in colour, but you can still feel the sandpaper-like texture of the rash and see the raised bumps. The face can be flushed red but pale around the mouth.
If you think you, or your child, have scarlet fever:
- see your GP or contact NHS 111 as soon as possible
- make sure that you or your child takes the full course of any antibiotics prescribed by the doctor
- stay at home, away from nursery, school or work for at least 24 hours after starting the antibiotic treatment, to avoid spreading the infection
The infection causing scarlet fever (group A streptococcal infection) also causes sore throats (strep throat), mild fever and minor skin infections (for example, impetigo). If someone in your family has any of these symptoms in the next 30 days we advise that you take them (along with this letter) to see their GP. Their GP can arrange for them to be tested if necessary and then treated with antibiotics if the GP thinks they have a group A streptococcal infection. If the GP thinks that the person has group A streptococcal infection, they will need to remain off work, school or nursery for 24 hours following the start of the antibiotics.
Complications
Children who have had chickenpox recently are more likely to develop more serious infection should they catch scarlet fever and so parents should remain vigilant for symptoms such as a persistent high temperature, skin infection and joint pain and swelling. If you are concerned for any reason please seek medical assistance immediately.
If your child has an underlying condition which affects their immune system, you should contact your GP or hospital doctor to discuss whether any additional measures are needed.
You can find more information in on scarlet fever symptoms, diagnosis and treatment at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/scarlet-fever-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment. Further advice can also be obtained from your local health protection team on 0344 225 3560 option 2 during office hours.
Yours sincerely
Head of Business, Finance and Operations.
Useful further reading. Click on these links:
Should I keep my child off school/nursery Shoud I keep my child off school checklist poster (publishing.service.gov.uk)
Sore throat (strep throat or tonsillitis)
Scarlet fever (scarlet fever)
Scabs and sores (impetigo)
Pain and swelling (cellulitis)
Group A Strep Strep A - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Chicken pox Chickenpox - NHS (www.nhs.uk).
Cold and flu-like illness, including COVID-19 Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
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Congratulations!
Thu 25 Jan 2024Huge Congratulations to our Amazon Art competition winners!!
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Nursery 2024-2025 Opening Evening
Wed 29 Nov 2023We are holding our opening evening for prospective Nursery children for 2024-2025 on Wednesday 29th November 2023 3:30pm-5pm. This will be a drop in session so please feel free to come and join us at any time during the afternoon.
For further information or to complete the application form please click here.
Please note that the opening date for nursery applications is 1st December.
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Health Visitor and School Nursing Information
Tue 18 Apr 2023Please click the link below to find information about the health visitor and school nurse teams.
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OFSTED visit February 2023
Tue 31 Jan 2023Please go to Parents/OFSTED visit 2023 for further information