ST. ANSELM’S
CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Open Evening 2015
School Prayer
Father,
Pour out your Spirit upon our School and grant us a
renewed vision of your glory, so that we may
experience your power, be faithful to your Word and
consecrate ourselves to your service.
We pray that your love may grow among us, and
your kingdom come.
Through Christ our Lord
Amen
The School’s Mission
We are a Catholic learning community based on the
Gospel values of Love, Hope, Charity, Justice and
Peace. Students are able to achieve their full
potential academically, spiritually and socially with
the committed support of staff, parents and
governors. We promote equal opportunities and the
serving of the wider community.
The School’s Mission
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Catholic Ethos
Academic Development
Pastoral Care
Enrichment
Progression
Catholic Ethos
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Developing Faith
Liturgy
Gospel Values
Charity
Fulfillment of Potential
Academic Development
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Teaching and Learning
Assessment for Learning
Progress Grades and Intervention
Gifted and Talented
Curriculum Model and Pathways
Key Stage 3 (2 years)
Accelerated Group
Band A
Set 1
Set 2
Set 3
Band B
Set 1
Set 2
Set 3
 The two bands (A and B) are parallel bands.
 Students can moved freely within sets in the bands, and can
move in to and out of the accelerated and golden groups as well.
 Students are banded for all subjects except for ADT and PE
which are taught in mixed ability groups.
 Students continue to be banded for core subjects (Maths,
English, Science and RE) in KS4.
Key Stage 4 (3 years)
Accelerated
Pathway
• Three years
• GCSE
• EB subjects
• Targets of at least 4LOP
GCSE and
Vocational
Pathway
• Three years
• Mixture of GCSE and Vocational
• EB subjects if desired
Level One
Pathway
• Three years
• Functional English and Mathematics
• Range of other L1 and L2 Vocational
qualifications
Pastoral Care
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Effective care, guidance and support for students
Strong links with parents
Tutors
Heads of House
House Managers
House Admin
Senior Leadership Team
Teaching Staff
Support Staff
Support Staff
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School Chaplain
Attendance Officer
Student Receptionists
School Counsellor
School Data Manager
AEN Admin Assistant
Discovery Centre Manager
PR Manager
Extended Schools Link
Parent Support Adviser
Connexions Advisers
Police Liaison Officer
LA Officers
House Structure
Aquinas
Bosco
Merici
Stein
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A feeling of community across the school.
Smaller tutor groups, more focused use of tutor time
and improved intervention.
Clarity about who is responsible for each child in the
school.
Enrichment
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Clubs: academic and social
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Visits: day trips and residential
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Retreats
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Enrichment activities in Tutor Time
News Team
Maths
Science
Orchestra
Body
Conditioning
Homework
Further
Maths
School
Play
Wii
Gifted
&
Talented
Chess
Choir
Cricket
School
Council
Band
Mentoring
Badminton
William Harvey
Hospital
Kent Show
Aerobics
Canterbury
Cathedral
Stour
Centre
Retreats
Quex Drawing
Museum
Football
Yr 7 Camp
Boccia
Dance
Greenwich
Observatory
Weight
Training
Netball
Wake up
Shake Up
German
Exchange Christ Church
University
Northern
Ireland
French
Theatre
Exchange
Nature
trips
Reserve
Thorpe
Park
Healthy
Schools
Origami
Running
Drumming
Film
Gardening
Wind Band
Hockey
Frisbee
Photography
ICT
Hindu
Temple
UKC
European
Parliament
Rome
Gateway
Project
Norfolk
Lourdes
North
Wales
Progression
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Information, Advice and Guidance
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Focus on key phases:
 primary
transition
 KS3 to KS4 transition
 post-16 transition
 post-18 transition
The School’s Mission
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Catholic Ethos
Academic Development
Pastoral Care
Enrichment
Progression
This Mission can only be achieved by all stakeholders
working together:
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Students
Teaching staff
Support staff
Governors
Parents
Clergy and parishes
Local authority
Local community
Admissions
You must ensure that you apply directly online to KCC
and to St Anselm’s.
KCC Deadline: Monday 2nd November
 St Anselm’s Deadline: Friday 27th November
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Admissions
You must include the following in your application to
St Anselm’s:
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Supplementary Information Form
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Baptism/Dedication Certificate (if relevant)
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Priest Support Form (if relevant)
Admissions
Feel free to come and visit us!
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School Tours are available during the school day
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Book tonight or call main reception during the day
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Starting Tuesday 29th September
Admissions
You will find everything you need on the CD you have
been given
Contact Mrs Yvonne Bryant on 01227 826200 or
y.bryant@stanselms.org.uk for further assistance
We hope you enjoy your evening!