PROSPECTUS 2016 – 2017 Diocese of Portsmouth

BISHOP CHALLONER CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL St. Michael’s Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG22 6SR Tel: (01256) 462661 Fax: (01256) 810359 email: [email protected] website: www.bcs.hants.sch.uk Headteacher: Mr J P Wright, BTh

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WELCOME Dear Parents/Carers Welcome to our Prospectus for admission to Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School. I hope you find it useful and informative. Schools are dynamic places and so the information in this prospectus, particularly the curriculum information, is subject to change and development. We hold our Open Evening in September each year and of course are happy to answer any specific questions at any time. Bishop Challoner has a fine tradition of academic, sporting and cultural achievement for its students firmly rooted in the distinctive Catholic values of the school. These distinctive values and the strong pastoral support system at the heart of our school allow us to “Walk With” our students and their families. This close, supportive relationship is something we are extremely proud of and jealously guard. I also believe that children thrive in situations where they understand boundaries and where staff and parents have high expectations of them. This focus on fair, challenging, consistent routines such as behaviour, uniform and homework are referred to as “The Challoner Way”. If you share our values and our approach we welcome your interest in the school and look forward to meeting you. Yours sincerely

J P Wright Headteacher

ABOUT THE SCHOOL Opened in September 1975, Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School is a mixed 11 – 16 school serving a wide area of North Hampshire. It is a voluntary aided day school founded by the Trustees of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth and is maintained by Hampshire Local Authority. Our main feeder Primary Schools are St Anne's, St Bede's and St John the Baptist in the North Hampshire Pastoral Area. We have excellent links with all three schools and the parishes. In addition, students from a wider number of other Primary Schools are admitted to Bishop Challoner. Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School is oversubscribed and seeks to support all members of the school community to grow and develop in a supportive Catholic community. We set and achieve high standards in all that we do and expect students to “do ordinary things, extraordinarily well.” We have a strong Chaplaincy and Pastoral team to support students and families. We describe this central mission of our school as “Walking with each other”. Students are encouraged to participate in service and charitable activities and to take advantage of a wide range of extra-curricular visits and activities. We set great store by excellent standards of uniform, behaviour and attitudes to work. We describe these expectations as “The Challoner Way”. We are exceptionally well supported by parents and carers. Students’ progress to local sixth form colleges, high quality employment and apprenticeships when they leave Bishop Challoner. Each year many students gain entry to Universities including Oxbridge and the Russell Group. Whatever the academic results of our students, we aspire for all of them to achieve their potential. Music, Drama and PE are also dynamic elements of our school with regular school productions, chamber concerts, workshops and sports fixtures throughout the year. Students experience an exciting, often challenging all round education at Bishop Challoner. Everyone in the school community gives and expects a lot. We are proud of every one of our present and former students; if you visit us you will see these things in action. Headteacher: Chair of Governors: School Hours: Office Hours:

Ofsted

Mr J P Wright Mrs K Webb 9:00am – 3:35pm 8:30am – 4:30pm (4pm on Friday)

Inspection dates: Overall Judgement: Leadership and management: Behaviour and safety of pupils: Quality of teaching: Achievement of pupils:

7–8 October 2014 Good Good Outstanding Good Good

Section 48 – Validation of the Catholic life of the school

Inspection dates: Overall Judgement:

30 June – 1 July 2015 Outstanding in all areas

“The Headteacher, Senior Leaders and Governors promote the Catholic life of the school tirelessly by, their work and witness. The Ethos and Mission of the school are summed up in the ‘Challoner Way’ and ‘Walk with Me’ and these are deeply embedded and made concrete in the daily experience of the whole school community.“

SCHOOL INFORMATION School Uniform

A condition of admission is the acceptance and upholding of the Governors’ uniform regulations. In a temporary emergency a pupil must carry a parent’s note of explanation to show to any member of staff who enquires. 1.

Styles, colours and materials must be as described on the Uniform List. Smart appearance is required at all times.

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The wearing of the school blazer is compulsory for all boys and girls in Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11. Under no circumstances are pupils to wear any other Jacket as an alternative. Jackets and coats may be worn over blazers during cold or rainy weather but not within the school building. Appropriate safety/reflector strips are allowed on outdoor coats, No hoodies, cloth/sports type tops.

3.

Shoes must have a low heel. Sandals and mules are not appropriate. Trainers are not allowed.

4.

A simple chain with a cross or religious medallion is acceptable. Fashion jewellery is not permitted. Pupils with pierced ears may wear small plain studs, a maximum of one in each earlobe, but not more elaborate earrings. Studs or similar in other parts of the body are not permitted. Any other jewellery will be confiscated, to be collected by parents.

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Make-up and nail varnish are not appropriate with school uniform and are not to be worn. Pupils ignoring this may be asked to remove either or both with remover supplied by the school.

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Extremes of hair style and colour are not acceptable. If in doubt, please consult the school.

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Uniform regulations apply on the journey to and from school as well as at school. Pupils are the school’s ambassadors in their behaviour and turn-out and they all benefit if the school’s reputation is high.

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Students who continually breach uniform regulations may be placed in isolation or sent home.

School Uniform List Boys

Trousers Shirt Tie Jumper Blazer Socks Shoes

Plain, medium grey/charcoal school trousers Plain, pale blue French blue with pale blue stripe French blue with Challoner crest French blue with Challoner crest Dark colour Black school shoes – sensible style (Trainers and fabric types are not allowed)

Girls Skirt Trousers Blouse Jumper/Cardigan Blazer Socks/Tights Shoes

Navy Charleston skirt, minimum knee length Navy blue school trousers Plain, pale blue French blue with Challoner crest French blue with Challoner crest White or navy socks. In winter navy tights may be worn Black school shoes – sensible style (Trainers and fabric types are not allowed)

Supplier Any Any Skoolkit Skoolkit Skoolkit Any Any

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PE Uniform List Boys

Outdoor Indoor Boots Trainers

Royal blue and white panelled rugby shirt (reversible) Navy shorts Royal blue socks with school name on side White polo shirt with Challoner crest White shorts White socks Football studded or rugby type with moulded studs/blades For hard court or gym as required (non-marking soles)

Supplier Skoolkit Any Skoolkit Skoolkit Any Any Any Any

Shin Pads/Mouth Guard/Gum Shield are compulsory for rugby Girls Outdoor

Tracksuit bottoms - dark blue with Challoner crest Sweatshirt – light blue with Challoner crest Sky blue socks with school name on side

Supplier Skoolkit Skoolkit Skoolkit

Indoor

Short sleeved sky blue polo shirt with Challoner crest Navy shorts White ankle socks

Skoolkit Any Any

15 Church Street Basingstoke RG21 7QG Website: http://www.skoolkit.co.uk/ Telephone: 01256 817284 Fax: 01256 812417 Opening hours: 9.00am - 5.30pm Monday - Fridays 9.00am - 5.00pm Saturdays Sundays & Bank Holidays - Closed

CURRICULUM KS3 Curriculum

Students follow a broad and balanced curriculum based upon the new national curriculum in years 7-9. Our philosophy is that this forms part of a 5 year curriculum with many of the skills being taught laying the foundations for ways of learning in years 10-11 as the new GCSEs begin to be implemented. The extended core of RE, English, Maths, Science now incorporates the humanities, History and Geography, and Modern Foreign Languages, Spanish and French, preparing students for their EBACC studies at GCSE level. We also offer Latin and Italian to a small cohort of pupils and see this as a potential area of growth. Our commitment to the performing and creative arts sees all students studying Music, Art, PE and Drama and this breadth is reflected in our belief that Design Technology and Information Technology completes a student’s necessary diet with Resistant Materials, Computing, Information Technology and Catering being taught in a carousel throughout years 7-9. At the end of year 9 students follow subjects of their choice complementing their EBACC pathways. The final element of a year 7-9s study is the PSHE and careers programme which enables them to learn about healthy relationships, the world of work and life skills.

Choosing a KS4 Curriculum Pathway

The curriculum in the upper school differs in several ways from the curriculum in the first three years. In years ten and eleven, some subjects remain in the compulsory core which means all pupils study them, other subjects are offered for you to choose which ones you would prefer to study.

Core Subjects

Everyone follows these subjects which lead to a GCSE qualification. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Religious Studies English Language and English Literature Mathematics Core Science and Additional Science or Biology, Chemistry and Physics ICT Functional Skills (completed in Y10) French or Spanish History or Geography

The following courses are part of the compulsory core but do not lead to an examination: 8. Personal and Social Education, including Careers, Health Education and Citizenship 9. Core Physical Education

Pathway Choices

One of the following additional subjects may also be chosen: Art ICT Computing Music Drama PE Catering Resistant Materials Certificate of Personal Effectiveness

BEHAVIOUR We expect everyone to:

• Arrival o Arrive at school on time o Proceed straight into school in an orderly manner o Arrive in correct school uniform with a uniform card o No coats to be worn in class • Registration o Sit in silence when the register is taken both for morning and afternoon registration and during prayer.

Every student is expected to have a reading book.

• Movement o Walk quietly and calmly along corridors and staircases around school o Open doors for each other and to be courteous at doorways • Attendance o Aim for 100% attendance • Punctuality o Bring a note to explain absences on the day of return to school o Be punctual at all times and arrive to registration and all lessons on time o Find out about and catch up with work and homework missed when absent from lessons • In class o Stand behind your desk in silence. When permission is granted, sit down quietly and be ready to begin the o o o o o o

lesson Bring the correct equipment to class Listen carefully to instructions and work hard to complete the work set Return all borrowed equipment at the end of a lesson and pack away quietly Complete homework / coursework on time Complete homework diaries correctly Do not eat, drink or chew during lessons – see the uniform card

• Remember o Teachers have the right to teach o Students have the right to learn o Everybody has the responsibility to ensure we can all enjoy our rights • Attitude to others o Be courteous, helpful and caring towards others o Be polite at all time o Not act in an aggressive manner, bully or swear o Not to racially or sexually harass others o Not to smoke, take drugs, misuse drugs or other substances • Environment o Take care of our environment by keeping the buildings and grounds neat and tidy and put all litter in bins o Respect other people's work around the school o Use the dining areas properly and to throw away all rubbish o Use all form rooms with respect o Keep away from those areas that are out of bounds during the day o Do not chew gum in school – see uniform card

Resourced students may need additional support to identify these skills. These will be delivered via the SEN department. • Outside school o Behave in a courteous and polite way to all members of the public o All aspects of the behaviour code apply when travelling to and from school therefore behave responsibly when

travelling to and from school

During lessons

Good behaviour is expected during every lesson. Good behaviour will be encouraged by well-structured and interesting lessons that aim to motivate students and to meet their specific needs.

Home School Agreement

The following agreement is expected to be signed by parents/carers upon accepting a place at Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School: • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Support the ethos and values of Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School. Ensure that my child will attend school unless ill or the absence is agreed by the Headteacher in advance. Read, check and sign my child’s school diary at least weekly. Supervise my child’s homework and other revision and work set for home study. Accept responsibility for my child’s behaviour in school and to and from school, and I will work with the school to resolve any issues which may arise. Inform the school immediately if there are any issues out of school which the school needs to be aware, e.g. family breakdown or bereavement. Understand that if I wish to speak to a member of staff I will normally need to make an appointment. The Form Tutor will normally be the appropriate person to meet. I will only be able to see someone without an appointment in exceptional circumstance. Expect to be treated with respect by school staff and in return will treat them with respect and courtesy. Take responsibility for ensuring my child follows all current guidelines regarding uniform; make up, mobile phones etc. Take responsibility for ensuring that my child brings all appropriate equipment, books and kit to school. Return detention information forms promptly and understand that there will be escalating sanctions if a student fails to attend without good reason. Understand that the school sets high standards and will undertake to support them. A range of consequences are operated including after school, Saturday and holiday detention. School will give you 24 hours’ notice as a matter of courtesy but note the school does not have to seek your permission for the detention. The professional judgement of the member of staff will decide which sanction is appropriate. Understand that in extreme circumstance my child may not be permitted to attend a school visit or participate in extra-curricular activities. Participation in these activities is a privilege to be treasured. Understand that if I agree that my child should participate in a school visit, music instrumental lessons or purchase additional equipment that I will be liable for full payment according to the payment schedule published for the specific activity. Understand that specific guidelines may change over my child’s time at Bishop Challoner Catholic School and that I will be informed via the school newsletter which is published on the school website.

These guidelines apply from admission to the end of Year 11.

WHO’S WHO TEACHING STAFF Mrs Allen Mrs Almeida Dr Barton Mr Bazen Mrs Carter Mrs Celand Mrs Cooper Ms Corrigan Mrs Cottam Mrs Cripps Mr Daley Miss Dennett Mr Dollimore Mrs Ferris Mr Gallimore Mr Gillon Mr Gomarsall Mr Gough Mr Hickey Mr Howe Mrs Hughes Mrs Johnson Mr Kalikwani Mrs King Mrs Kirsch Mr Letherby Mr Lewis Miss MacDonald Mrs Martinez Miss McCarthy Mr McConnell Mr Murphy Mrs Musker Mrs Naughton Mrs O'Sullivan Miss Partington Mrs Poole Mrs Porter Ms Revitt Mrs Roberts Mrs Rushmere Mr Sheers Mrs Sidey Mrs Smith Mr Smith Miss Southcombe Mrs Steel Mrs Tarantino-Hind Miss Taylor Mrs Tucker-Blackford Mrs Vaughan Mrs Wallace Mrs Wingham Mrs Wood Mr Wright Mrs York

History Teacher Mrs Alcock English Teacher/Head of Year Mrs Allnutt Science Teacher Mrs Astley Deputy Headteacher (Curriculum)/English Mrs Cabble Teacher English Teacher Mrs Curran Geography Teacher Mrs Darling PE Teacher Mrs Della-Savina Head of Modern Foreign Languages Mrs Edney SENCO/Mathematics Teacher Mr Ferris Head of Religious Education/Assistant Miss Galley Headteacher Head of Information Technology Mr Gook Head of Drama Mr Hart Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral)/English Teacher Mrs Hoyle Textiles Teacher/Head of Year Mr Jenkins Head of Art Mr Johnson Head of Mathematics Mrs Kearney Science Teacher Mrs Kenward Head of Technology Miss Lee Mathematics Teacher Mr Macasaddu PE Teacher/Careers Mrs Morley Modern Foreign Languages Teacher Mrs O’Kelly Music Teacher Mrs O’Leary Mathematics Teacher/ Head of Year Mrs O’Shea PE Teacher Mrs Pavey Science Teacher Mrs Perkins Science Teacher Mrs Robinson Cover Manager /Head of Year Mr Ryan-Culver Assistant Headteacher/ History Teacher Mr Slingo Modern Foreign Languages Teacher Mrs Sowerbutts Head of History Mr Sumner Science Teacher Miss Szala English Teacher Modern Foreign Languages Teacher Religious Education Teacher Modern Foreign Languages Teacher Head of English Mathematics Teacher/Head of Year Mathematics Teacher Head of Geography Science Teacher History Teacher Head of Physical Education English Teacher Assistant Headteacher/Head of Music /Head of Year Information Technology Teacher RE Teacher English Teacher Modern Foreign Languages Teacher Head of Science PE Teacher Head of Food Studies Modern Foreign Languages Teacher English Teacher/Head of Year English Teacher Headteacher/ Religious Education Teacher Geography Teacher

SUPPORT STAFF Examinations Officer Learning Support Assistant Receptionist Finance Officer Learning Support Assistant Curriculum Support/Careers Science Technician Technician Caretaker Headteacher’s PA/HR Officer/Clerk to the Governors Learning Support Assistant Site Manager Receptionist ICT Network Manager Caretaker Learning Support Assistant Attendance Officer Chaplain Learning Support Assistant Learning Support Assistant Librarian/Charities Finance Assistant School Business Manager Learning Support Assistant Matron/Health & Safety Assistant Finance Assistant SIMS Manager/Admissions Clerk Learning Support Assistant Library Assistant ICT Technician Learning Support Assistant

CHAIR OF GOVERNORS Dear Parents/Carers On behalf of the Governing Body I am delighted at the interest you have shown in our school. I hope that the information you receive will persuade you that our school is the right place for your child. Over the years we have steadily built on our successes until we are now recognised locally, within the Diocese and County as an outstanding school. We firmly believe that our Ethos underpins the curriculum, the work across the school, and the resulting success of our students. All who work and learn at Bishop Challoner play their part in the “Challoner Way” based on our Mission Statement and the words firmly held by Bishop Richard Challoner “Do ordinary things extraordinarily well”. The school is also proud of its achievements outside of formal learning. Our students have opportunities to participate in many extra-curricular activities involving other schools, organisations and County opportunities. They do this with great pride, enthusiasm and success. We work closely with our three main feeder schools. St Anne’s Primary, St Bede’s Primary both in Basingstoke, and St John the Baptist Primary in Andover. Our roll is oversubscribed and we are involved in planning for our future capacity. Governors and Senior Leaders in the school are currently working with the relevant authorities to consider the way forward in accommodating the rising numbers wishing to attend our school. Yours sincerely and God Bless

Kate Webb Chair of Governors

ETHOS Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School is a mixed 11-16 non-selective Catholic School in the Diocese of Portsmouth. The Governors and Headteacher lead the school under the authority of the Bishop. The school serves the Catholic Community of Basingstoke and the surrounding areas but also seeks to serve families who wish to educate their children in a faith school and to encourage positive relationships between all people of faith. The spiritual, moral, academic, social and creative needs of the young people in our case are always our priority. We believe that we are all children of God, and that Jesus Christ is the Way, Truth and Life. (Jn. 14:6) “Jesus is our teacher and we seek to follow his example” This belief that we are all children of God leads us to offer all of our work and endeavour to Him. We believe that we are all made in the image of God and are surrounded by His unconditional love. We will always try to create a Christian environment in which all people are encouraged to fulfil their potential and to demonstrate their love of God through prayer, service, conduct and work. Bishop Challoner is a worshipping school firmly rooted in the traditions and practices of the Universal Church. With the Eucharist at its heart we affirm the power of the Holy Spirit to guide and inspire our lives. We recognise that Catholic Schools do not exist in a vacuum and are subject to political, social, moral and other external pressures. Our students must be helped to be in a position to make the right decisions, to take their placein wider society and to experience an excellent academic and vocational education. While Religious Education, PSHE and Careers Education and Guidance will play a critical role in this all adults who work in Bishop Challoner Catholic School have a key contribution to make to both promote and defend our Ethos. We are also aware of the target driven culture that schools are now forced to operate in, while we will always set ourselves challenging targets we recognise that “success” in a Catholic School goes beyond that measured by Performance Tables. In Bishop Challoner School we seek to support all members of our community as they develop and deepen their relationship with God. We recognise that we are called to work and learn in Bishop Challoner Catholic School and we aspire to meet the challenges placed before us as we progress on our faith journey and support others in theirs always aware of God’s unconditional love for us. We are committed to educate our students to be active citizens and make a positive contribution to the wider community. This vision of our purpose in Catholic Schools lies at the very heart of Bishop Challoner School and therefore defines our professional practice and relationships. This Christ centred ethos is what makes Bishop Challoner Catholic School distinctive and guides us as we seek to serve.

MISSION STATEMENT For the community of Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School

Bishop Richard Challoner (29th September 1691 to 12th January 1781) We Are All Children Of God And Equals Before Him. Jesus Is Our Teacher And We Seek To Follow His Example

Members of this school community will always try to: •

Celebrate, in prayer and worship, God’s forgiveness and His power to transform lives

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Listen to and treat each other with respect

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Be kind and forgiving and put the interests of others first

• Recognise and rejoice in the talents of others •

Serve our school, our parishes, our diocese and the wider world

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Develop to the full all our talents

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Cherish and respect the environment

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Be happy, healthy and safe in the fullness of life

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Do ordinary things extraordinarily well