Dear Parents and carers,
Welcome back to the new Academic year 2023/2024. As we are now a week into the new term, I wanted to write to you in order to share some important information regarding school life here at All Saints’. You will notice as you read the letter that there are a number of different sections and topics which have been included into one document which I hope you will find easier to read and digest. Please may I remind you that a parent bulletin is sent out to you every week which is also a very useful source of information.
In terms of the vitally important Catholic Life here at All Saints’, I am delighted to inform you that we have two new Chaplains that will be working with us this year. Luke Potter and Clare Lund were recently appointed and both colleagues have a longstanding connection and history with All Saints’. Both Luke and Clare attended All Saints’ as students and you may also be aware that Clare was a teacher at St Patrick’s, one of our Partner Primary Schools. Both of our Chaplains have some new and exciting ideas as to how to further inspire our children both spiritually and morally.
Over the summer, a small amount of building work took place including the installation of a new Science block roof. Our site team have worked extremely hard decorating many internal areas of the School too and I am sure that the students will notice a much brighter environment in many internal areas.
A letter regarding our student uniform expectations was sent to you in July however, may I remind you that the current school uniform policy is as follows:
As mentioned, All Saints’ sets the highest standards for our community and an integral part of this is student uniform and appearance. We feel it is vital that students look smart and ready to learn. Visitors to our school regularly comment on how exemplary our students look in their uniform and this helps hold our students in high esteem in the local community.
The uniform policy remains in place, but there are some updates to the policy that we would like to draw your attention to:
• Black school trousers should be full length, with dark socks (no trainer socks).
• No rings, bracelets or necklaces are allowed.
• A Crucifix or Cross can be worn under the shirt. The Crucifix / Cross should be no more than 2cm in length and on a fine chain.
Secondly, we would like to reiterate the expectations regarding the days when students arrive in PE uniform. Students should ensure that the PE uniform is worn as smartly as the full school uniform. Students are still representing All Saints’ when wearing this attire. This includes:
• Black tracksuit bottoms or leggings (not jogging bottom material).
• The tracksuit bottoms/leggings must be plain. (No different colours / no patterns / no stripes / no mesh or vent panels in leggings. Only one small logo no wider than 5cm).
• Black hoodie with the school logo.
• Students are able to wear knee length cycling shorts or loose shorts for PE lessons, however they must wear leggings and track suit bottoms over the top when in class and around school.
“Leaders have high expectations of all. Pupils, including Sixth Form students, respond well to this
challenge. They are determined to succeed.”
We would also welcome any uniform that no longer fits being handed in to reception for our second-hand provision. This will allow us to support families facing financial difficulties.
Please note that students must not be dropped off at school before 8.15am as there will be no staff to supervise them. Breakfast is available from 8.15am every morning from the canteen for a small charge.
Payment/ID cards – please remind your child to bring in their payment card each day to avoid delays in the canteen. Students must have these cards ready when queuing to purchase food and we recommend they keep them in their school bags rather than in their blazer pocket to avoid forgetting them on PE days. If your child has lost or damaged their card then they must go to the IT office asap to get a replacement one for £1.
On the school’s website, you will find information on a variety of topics (as mentioned), ranging from school uniform to attendance. In addition, there is the Behaviour for Learning Policy and one change this academic year is the introduction of a separate Mobile Phone and Smart Technology Policy. We firmly believe that a policy preventing the use of mobile phones and smart technology is the best way for All Saints’ Catholic Academy to eliminate the disruption that mobile phones and smart technology can cause. For students in Year 11 or below mobile phones should not be used, seen or heard at any point, anywhere on the school site. Taking feedback on board from students and parents/carers, we have created a graduated response to mobile phones which are seen or heard in school. The policy takes into account the different scenarios which could occur and students have been told about these changes in assemblies. For full information please see the policy section of the school website. Wellbeing – We will be sharing tips to support both your own and young people’s mental health and wellbeing throughout this academic year. Please remember that the link on our website is: Wellbeing – All Saints’ Catholic Voluntary Academy – Mansfield. In addition, if you have any questions or specific concerns regarding your child’s wellbeing then please email the address: wellbeing@allsaints.notts.sch.uk. Careers update – Each week we will share information regarding various aspects of our careers provision, through the parent bulletin. This year we continue to work with Progress Careers (Home | All Saints (progress-education.org.uk) and also Unifrog – The Universal destinations platform, (Unifrog – The universal destinations platform.). You can also visit our school website: Careers – All Saints’ Catholic Voluntary Academy – Mansfield. Finally, I thought that it was important for us to share the many examination successes over the summer. Students both at GCSE and A’level performed extremely well, exceeding not only our expectations but in every key area achieving stronger results than 2019. Three students have secured a place at Cambridge University and GCSE students exceeded the National averages in all key measures. We must remember that this cohort of students suffered from a huge amount of disruption during the terrible Covid Pandemic and the Government decided that 2023 examinations would return to pre-pandemic expectations and regulations. We are enormously proud of their efforts and achievements! I think it’s also important to recognise the enormous hard work, determination and unrelenting commitment demonstrated to these young people by our teaching and support staff. I know that many of my colleagues were delighted by the results achieved this summer.
We will soon be preparing for Advent where we will open our hearts and minds to celebrate this most wonderful season in the Liturgical calendar. Thank you once again for your continuous support.
My very best wishes to you all.
Yours sincerely,
Carlo Cuomo
Head Teacher
Congratulations to all of our Year 11 students who received their GCSE results yesterday. The students have done incredibly well and we are so proud of each and every one of them. It was a joy to see their delighted faces as they opened their results envelopes.
The students should be so proud of themselves especially after the challenges of the pandemic. They have come out the other side and excelled!
We wish all students the best with the next stage of their journey!
Congratulations and enjoy the celebrations.
As you are aware, here at All Saints’ we strive to support our students so they are able to make progress and gain knowledge in all our subjects. Part of this process is the weekly quizzes students have to complete. The quizzes are based off the basic knowledge they need to retain and help the students understand the topics / units we are currently studying.
In RE, Mrs Nattriss has been keeping a close eye and of course monitoring how the students in RE have been doing with their quizzes. At the end of the year, we combine our math skills and work out an average of how the students have performed (number of quizzes they received full marks in is then divided by the number of quizzes completed by a student throughout the year then multiplied by 100 to gain a percentage). These were the top 3-5 students from Mrs Nattriss’ groups.
Congratulations to all the students and you now have a score to beat next year!
Reminder for Year 6 Parents / Carers who have a place at All Saints’ Catholic Academy for their child in September 2023
We are delighted that you have been allocated All Saints’ Catholic Academy as the secondary school for your child in September 2023. This is a reminder about the Online Information Evening on Monday 10th July at 6.00pm
There will be an opportunity for you to meet school staff and to receive information on a variety of topics including uniform, rewards, expectations, the school day and enrichment opportunities.
To access this meeting, you will need the following Teams Link
Dear Parents/Carers,
You may already be aware that the next teachers’ strike action is due to take place on Wednesday 5th July and Friday 7th July respectively.
Due to a shortage of teachers working on those days, unfortunately we are not in a position to allow all Year groups to attend All Saints’.
5th July, based on the compliment of staff available, students in Years 7 and 9 will remain at home for that day only. All other year groups should attend as per usual in full PE uniform.
7th July, based on the compliment of staff available, students in Years 8 and 10 will remain at home for that day only. All other year groups should attend as per usual in their full PE uniform.
Additionally, students who are in school for either days should bring in their All Saints’ Absolutes from last term and from this term, along with their normal equipment, books and a reading book.
The timings of the school day will operate as per usual and students will be able to access the catering facilities before school and at both break and lunchtime, school buses will also run as usual. If your child is ill on that particular day, please notify school as soon as possible using the normal methods so that all periods of absence can be accurately recorded and monitored.
I will be sending out a separate letter to parents and carers of students who are key workers as they will be allowed to attend school. Furthermore, another letter will be sent to the parents and carers of who we deem to be vulnerable as they should also attend.
For those children not attending school on either strike, they must access the following resources: https://www.allsaints.notts.sch.uk/teaching-learning/homework/ There are a series of videos which go through independent learning activities and these should be used to guide the production of revision resources based on the All Saints’ Absolutes that each student has received.
Of course, school will resume in full operation on Thursday 6th July and Monday 10th July. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Yours sincerely,
C. Cuomo
Head Teacher
Reminder for Year 5 Parents / Carers who are considering All Saints’ Catholic Academy for their child in September 2024
We are delighted that you are considering choosing All Saints’ Catholic Academy as the secondary school for your child in September 2024. As part of the transition programme, which runs throughout Year 6, we are holding an Online Information Evening for all interested Year 5 Parents and Carers on Monday 3rd July at 6.00pm
There will be an opportunity for you to meet school staff and to receive information on a variety of topics including uniform, rewards, expectations, the school day and enrichment opportunities.
To access this meeting, you will need the following Teams link.
We look forward to welcoming you to our school.
Rewards Day 2023
This year’s Rewards Day will take place on Friday 14 July 2023.
Students who have qualified for this event have been issued an Invitation Letter with supporting documents during Registration giving details of the level of status they have achieved and a choice of activities available to them. An email has also been sent to the parents/carers of all qualifying students.
For full details of each out-of-school trip, please refer to the OV3 General Briefing Sheets which can be found on the school’s website and copies have been emailed to the parents/carers of the qualifying students.
- Platinum & Gold Achievers will have a choice of Alton Towers, Ice-skating, Superbowl or Picnic in the Park (which is an in-school activity)
- Silver Achievers will have a choice of Ice-skating, Superbowl or Picnic in the Park
- Bronze Achievers will have the sole choice of Picnic in the Park
If your child qualifies for any of the out-of-school trips and you would like your child to participate in a particular activity, please follow the instructions contained in the Invitation Letter. Please note the booking system on Arbor will ‘go live’ at 5.00 pm on Thursday 15 June allowing parents/carers to book their child’s place – please note that places will be allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. If your child was absent from school when the documents were issued to the students, you can still register your choice on Arbor and deal with the paperwork afterwards.
Please ensure you are happy with your choice of activity as selections cannot be amended once they are registered by you on Arbor.
The school reserves the right to withdraw students from activities should their behaviour fall short of expectations and any monies paid will not be refunded. If a student withdraws from a trip due to positive Covid-19 testing or any other reason, applications for refunds will be dealt with on an individual basis.
