Published September 13, 2024
It’s been brilliant having a full week of school for the first time since July! The pupils are settling into the school routines well and are keen to learn and progress. There is a lovely calm, settled and purposeful environment around St Joseph’s.
Uniform
We’re very happy with how the pupils have responded to the focus we have had on uniform this week – hoodies are now non-existent in school and jewellery has also reduced significantly. Thank you for your support with this. We will continue to focus on different aspects of uniform each week. Please may I remind pupils and parents/carers of our high expectations on uniform and if unsure, please refer to this guide.
Homework & Satchel One
Homework timetables are now published on the school website here.
Forgotten Details
If your child has forgotten their Satchel One login details, they can use the Microsoft Office sign in option instead. Please see this help sheet for screenshots on how to do so.
Year 11 Mocks
We’re delighted with how Year 11 have tackled their mock examinations this week. There has been an air of calm and positivity around the hall and we’re very much looking forward to seeing how they have performed in these mocks. Well done Year 11!
Following the exams, towards the end of the half term on Thursday 17th October at 6pm, we will be holding a mock exams results reveal evening. Parents and pupils will be invited to attend St Joseph’s to receive their results (these will not be given out in lesson time) replicating the experience that they will have in August with the real results. During this evening, we will also be outlining the Year 11 programme for the year and how we, as a school, will do all we can to support you and your child through this very important, and sometimes stressful, year.
Meet our New Headmaster & Information Evenings in the School Hall
This week Year 7 and Year 8 had their Meet our New Headmaster and Information Evenings in school. It was great to welcome everyone back and to share the exciting developments for the year ahead.
Next week we will be hosting evenings for Year 9 & 10 and will be sharing year group specific information. These evenings will be an excellent opportunity for you to know all about the programme for the year for your child and important dates and events to be aware of as well as support and help on offer. They will be led by Mr Higgins, our new Headmaster and your child’s Head of Year.
This Thursday, we will host Year 9 at 4:00pm and Year 10 at 5:30pm. Please confirm your attendance by clicking the appropriate link:
- Year 9 – please click here
- Year 10 – please click here
Coming up next week:
Academic Assemblies led by Mr Rooney
Monday 16th September
- Pupil Parliament Meeting – PM Reg, Room 1
- Year 11 Exams:
- AM – Chemistry
- PM – PE Paper 1
Tuesday 17th September
- Lunch Clubs:
- Chaplaincy Council – Room 21
- Culture Club – Room 9
- RE Crafts & Art Club – Room 22
- KS4 SolidWorks Club – Room 28
- Anti-bullying Ambassadors – PM reg, Room 1
- After School Clubs (until 4:30pm):
- Year 8 & 10 Football
- Dance Live!
- Year 11 Exams:
- AM – English Literature
- PM – Geography
Wednesday 18th September
- Year 10 & 11 trip to Winchester to see Macbeth
- Lunch Clubs:
- GCSE Open Art Studio – Room 3
- Netball, all year groups – Courts
- GCSE PE revision – Room 21
- Year 11 Exams
- AM – Spanish Writing
- PM – Dance
Thursday 19th September
- Lunch Clubs:
- Year 7 Football, Field
- Vocal Ensemble, Room 2
- PM Reg – Prefect meeting, Room 1
- After School Clubs:
- Year 11 Football, Field
- Year 9 Football, Field
- Warhammer/Painting/Model Making Club, Room 2
- Year 11 Exams:
- AM – Biology
- PM – Food Writing
- Information Evenings:
- Year 9, 4:00-5:00pm
- Year 10, 5:30-6:15pm
Friday 20th September
- Break – Inclusivity Alliance, Room 5
- Lunch Clubs
- KS3 Art Club (25 spaces, 1st come, first served!) – Room 3
- KS3 Football (run by KS4 female coaches)
- PM Reg – Head Pupil Meeting, Room 1
- GCSE PE Intervention, Room 28
- Year 11 Exams:
- AM – Maths
- PM – French Listening & Reading
Key dates for the Autumn 1 Term:
- Thursday 19th - Year 9 (4pm) & Year 10 (5.30pm) Information Evenings
- Thursday 26th September – Open Morning (9.30am to 12noon) & Evening (5.30pm-7.30pm)
- Friday 27th September – International Day
- Thursday 3rd October – Year 7 Form Tutor Evening (4.30pm to 7pm)
- Thursday 17th October – Year 11 Mock Results Reveal Evening
- Tuesday 22nd October – Year 7 House Party (during Period 5)
Have a lovely weekend!
Mr Rooney