ST ANSELM S CATHOLIC SCHOOL Open Evening 2015

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

The School’s Mission 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 A Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Band B 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 KS 4.

Key Stage 4 (3 years) Accelerated Pathway GCSE and Vocational Pathway Level One Pathway • Three years • GCSE • EB subjects • Targets of at least 4 LOP • Three years • Mixture of GCSE and Vocational • EB subjects if desired • Three years • Functional English and Mathematics • Range of other L 1 and L 2 Vocational qualifications

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

Support Staff q q q q 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 q Clubs: academic and social q Visits: day trips and residential q Retreats q Enrichment activities in Tutor Time

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

Progression Information, Advice and Guidance Focus on key phases: primary transition KS 3 to KS 4 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 You must ensure that you apply directly online to KCC and to St Anselm’s. KCC Deadline: Monday 2 nd November St Anselm’s Deadline: Friday 27 th November

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

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

Admissions You will find everything you need on the CD you have been given Contact Mrs Yvonne Bryant on 01227 826200 or y. bryant@stanselms. org. uk for further assistance

We hope you enjoy your evening!