St Bede’s and St Joseph’s Catholic College OPEN DAY 27th September 2023

You are warmly invited to supplement your in-person tour of our College on the 27th September, with our Virtual Open Day page. Please watch our Headteacher’s Welcome video which showcases our beautiful school, our friendly and caring ethos and the achievements of our students. From here, you are invited to hear from other staff and pupils, via our video links, about key aspects of St Bede’s and St Joseph’s Catholic College.

You are also able to view our range of fantastic School facilities via our Interactive Map to help visualise your son or daughter’s happy existence as a student at our School.

We have documents that guide you through our admissions process; if you would like further information or to receive an application pack, please feel free to download them from our key information section below.

We hope that you get a good flavour of the happy, thriving and welcoming School that St Bede’s and St Joseph’s Catholic College is proud to be.

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Key Information

Admissions

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Chaplaincy

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Diploma

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Inclusion

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Behaviour policy

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Our School

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KS3 Curriculum

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Our Virtues

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Teaching & Learning

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House System

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FAQs

To help prospective parents we have answered many of the questions that we often hear at Open Days.

During the Open Day, there will be an opportunity for prospective parents to talk with the senior leadership team and house managers (5:30pm to 8pm).

What time does school start and finish?

Students must be in school ready and at Registration by 8.55 am.

If a student arrives after 8.55 am, they receive a late mark from their Form Tutor during registration.

Lessons end at 3.25

How many lessons do we have in each day?

There are five lessons in each day.

Reg 8.55-9.10
Lesson 1 9.10-10.10
Lesson 2 10.10-11.10
Break 11.35-12.35
Lesson 3 12.35-1.35
Lesson 4 1.35-2.25
Lunch 2.25-3.25
Lesson 5 2.25-3.25

How many forms are in Year 7?

We do not have Year 7 Forms. We have House Tutor Groups. There are ten Year 7s, ten Year 8s and ten Year 9s in each House Tutor Group at Ignis.

Your lessons will be with a mix of Year 7 students from the different Houses.

What is house welcome time?

House Welcome Time is for the start of each day.

Each morning we will start with our College prayer and registration.

It is also an important time for sharing important messages and making sure you are set up for the day.

Is make up allowed?

Makeup may only be worn if applied in a ‘light touch’ manner. In other words, it should not be obviously noticeable to the observer e.g. light moisturising foundation, light mascara, clear lip balm.

Can I wear trainers?

Students should wear black shoes. Full guidelines and example footwear can be found on the website. Students should wear black shoes.

What can I buy for break time snack?

The school dining hall has a menu available each week.

You can usually buy bagels, sandwiches, fruit, sausage rolls, drinks etc.

How do I pay for lunches?

The Dining Hall operates a cashless system.

There are machines at school that you can use to top up your account.

The best method is to add money to your Arbor lunch account and then use your lanyard to make payments at the till.

Are there after school clubs?

All extra-curricular activities including after school clubs, will be displayed on screens around the College, listed on the website and communicated home in September each year.

Your House Olympia Leader can help you with extra-curricular activities which will help you to achieve your Christus Lumen Gentium Diploma.

Do girls have to wear skirts?

Girls can wear trousers as long as they are the badged school trousers.

The full uniform and dress code guidance is in the Transition Information booklet and on the school website.

Am I allowed to bring my phone into school?

Phones can be really helpful travelling to and from school to keep in touch with parents.

Phones and other devices must be turned off and out of sight in school.

If you need to contact home in the school day you should go to see your House Manager.

What drinks can I bring with me?

Water and juice is fine. No fizzy drinks or caffeine based drinks are allowed.

What can I do if I get lost?

At the start of the year you will have two full days in school without any other older students.

This will help you to find your way around. After this you will have helpers from the older years.

Everyone gets to know the way around very quickly.

If you do ever get lost just ask any of the teachers or other students.

There will always be someone nearby.

Where do I get a school tie?

House ties are presented at the start of the year to our new students.

Your House tie will include your House colour.

If you do need a replacement you can buy them from the House Manager.

Who can I go to if I am worried, upset or unhappy?

Your House Manager has an office on the corridor where you are register each morning.

If you have any worries or problems, go to the House Manager and they will be able to help.

You can also talk to any of your teachers at school, especially your House Tutor and other members of your House team.

When will I get a lanyard?

You will be given a lanyard at the start of the year, once we have taken photos and they are printed.

You must always have your lanyard at school.

Very happy

Very happy the way she has made progress and how the teachers push her to do well, thank you.

Big heart felt thank you

We are writing to say a big heart felt thank you to you and the staff at school.

Our daughter has been given the best and most supportive opportunity to be in school.
Teachers have been amazing, an a endless support to her and us as parents during this strange time.

I just want to say how impressed I am

I just want to say how impressed I am. You who have been doing an extraordinary job with remote schooling. Setting and assessing work, creating enthusiasm for learning and providing an immediate personal connection that is supportive and nurturing.

Fantastic teachers

Overall very pleased absolutely no concerns about the school. Fantastic teachers who are doing a brilliant job, thank you

Huge Thanks

I am so pleased my daughter has enjoyed this academic year largely due to the performing arts opportunities. She is finally enjoying school again so huge thanks to you all

Thank you from the bottom of my heart

I was essentially writing to say thanks for the teaching guidance and support you have given over the years and to let you know how well my daughter has done. She always talks about the school with high regard.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Stay safe and happy and good luck for the future

so much confidence

My son is doing really well, we are so happy. He has not found the transition from Primary School easy, but you have given him so much confidence.

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