The Annual Report of the Board of Governors 2015-2016
SECTION 5: LINKS WITH PARENTS AND GUARDIANS
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- Parents are involved in the life of the school in the following ways
- SECTION 6: SECURITY HEALTH AND SAFETY
- 6.2 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF STAFF AND PUPILS
- 6.3 PREMISES
- SECTION 7: FINANCE 7.1 FINANCIAL REPORT 1 APRIL 2015 TO 31 MARCH 2016
- SECTION 8: POLICY DOCUMENTS
SECTION 5: LINKS WITH PARENTS AND GUARDIANS5.1 PARENTAL INVOLVEMENTAt St. Mary’s, we value our close links with parents and guardians. We see this relationship as making a vital and positive contribution to school life. You entrust your children to us and we strive, with your support and co-operation, to assist your child to develop to his/her full potential. Parents are involved in the life of the school in the following ways:Parent representation on the Board of Governors; Parent-Teacher Progress Meetings – seven were held last year; Pastoral Interviews for Year 8 Parents/Guardians; Newsletters and communications from the school to home; Parents are consulted when key policies are being drafted; Parents attend key school events such as Masses, concerts and the Awards Ceremony; Parents supporting school projects; Progress reports; Parent text messaging service; Parental Access to SIMS Learning Gateway where information can easily be shared between parents, teachers and pupils, instantly and securely through an online portal; ParentPay system for processing cashless payments; Staff and Parent Coffee Morning; Information Evenings such as e-Safety, Careers Information and Back to Basics Parent’s Workshop; Art & Design Exhibition; Induction afternoon for new intake; Individual meetings by appointment as needed / requested; and Responding to questionnaires and consultation documents. SECTION 6: SECURITY & HEALTH AND SAFETY6.1 SAFETY AND SECURITYThe safety and security of all who are on the St. Mary’s premises continues to be a key priority for the Board of Governors. We continue to refine and develop the measures to safeguard the site and all who work on and visit the site through: Preventative steps to ensure a safe building site during the extensive Building Programme in 2015-16; The policy of separating bus, vehicular traffic and pedestrians has led to a safe school site during the past 12 months. 6.2 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF STAFF AND PUPILSAdditional Defibrillators were introduced and staff trained in their deployment. Regular emergency evacuation drills were conducted during the year. The fire alarm was checked weekly and monthly; An ‘Acceptable Use of the Internet Policy’ was sent from the school to all parents/guardians during Term One; To improve health and safety on the school grounds, we have trained supervisory staff at lunchtime to safeguard students; Certified first aid training was undertaken by a number of the teaching and teaching support staff during the year. 6.3 PREMISESThe school got permission from the School Enhancement Programme for a Sixth Form provision, music classrooms and the project is anticipated to complete on site in April 2017 at a cost of £4 million; Further enhancement work was completed to the amenity area behind the former Convent house. SECTION 7: FINANCE7.1 FINANCIAL REPORT 1 APRIL 2015 TO 31 MARCH 2016Financial Statement for the Financial Year Ending March 2016
SECTION 8: POLICY DOCUMENTSSchool policy documents on the following topics are available from the school at any time. Parents may request a paper copy of any policy by contacting the School Office.
Parents/guardians or members of staff who wish to offer comments or suggestions on the content of any policy document should forward these in writing to the Principal. The Board of Governors and Senior Leadership Team will take any views expressed into account in the process of reviewing and revising school policies. Directory: downloads downloads -> Northern England’s set-jetting locations downloads -> Dynatest 3031 lwd light Weight Deflectometer downloads -> Forth coming competitive exams downloads -> Brush High School Morning Announcements Friday, September 05, 2014 all school downloads -> Year 9 The Arts — Music downloads -> Years 7 and 8 standard elaborations — Australian Curriculum: Music draft downloads -> Chris Young sets 2016 “I’m Comin’ Over” Tour headlining dates downloads -> Slavery and Abolition: the Plymouth Connection Introduction downloads -> Summer Assignment Download 1.68 Mb. Share with your friends:
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