CON V EN T OF JESUS A ND M A RY L A NGUAGE COLLEGE

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Convent of Jesus and Mary Language College Crownhill Road, Willesden, London, NW10 4EP

Tel 020 8965 2986 Email office@cjmlc.co.uk Web www.cjmlc.co.uk

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Convent of Jesus and MaryLanguage College

“ My daughter is cared for and happy at this school – she feels safe. She is given full attention and is supported in her studies by her teachers.”

YEAR 7 PARENT

“ I am delighted to welcome you to the Convent of Jesus and Mary Language College.”

CON V EN T OF JESUS A ND M A RY L A NGUAGE COLLEGE

Thistrulyremarkableschoolhasbeenprovidingthehighestqualityofholisticeducationtogirlsforoveracentury.ItslonghistoryofCatholictradition and founding on the values of St ClaudineThevenetensurethateverychildisseenasspecial,uniqueandagiftfromGod.StClaudine’slifeworkwastocarefor,nurtureandeducatechildren.SheestablishedtheReligiousofJesusandMaryhousesandschoolswhichhasledtothecurrenteducationofchildrenin28differentcountries.HereinEnglandtherearejustthreeConventofJesusandMaryschools;anindependentcollegeinThorntonandaninfantandsecondarygirls’schoolhere,inWillesden.

Wearethereforeuniquelyplacedandthisiswhatmakesourschoolsospecialanddifferenttomanyothers.Weplaceasmuchemphasisonthepastoralcareandfaithdevelopmentofthechildaswedoonacademicexcellence.Ourschool,firstandforemost,isafamily;weareafamilyoffaith.Staffhavetruepastoralheartsandtaketimetoensureeverychildisknown,theirstrengthssupportedanddevelopmentneedsovercome.Ourgirlsarehappyandsafe intheknowledgethatwearewatchingoverthem,guidingthemandwalkingalongsidethemastheymaketheirjourneythroughsecondaryeducation.

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Classroomlearningissupplementedbyawiderangeofco-curricularopportunitiesandadiverseprogrammeofeducationalvisitsboth intheUKandacrossEuropesupportingthegirlsintheirlanguagedevelopmentandextendingtheirculturalawareness.

Wehaveveryhighexpectationsofdisciplineandconduct.Girlsaretaughttheimportanceofrespectandgoodmanners.Theygivetheirbesteverydaystrivingtowardsourschoolmission:‘With God’s grace, we excel and lead’.Wearejustasproudofourgirlswhoachieveexcellencehavingovercomechallenges,asweareproudofthoseofferedplacesatOxford,CambridgeandRussellGroupuniversities.Everyachievementof everychildisareasontocelebrate.

Iwarmlyinviteyoutocomeandjoinusinourmission.Ourschoolanditsvaluesareuniversalandwewelcomechildrenandfamiliesofallfaithsandnone.Comeandexperienceforyourselfthisveryspecialplaceofimmensebeautyanddeepestfaith.

Welookforwardtomeetingyou.

Mrs L McGowan

Headmistress

Learning at CJM is rooted in the gospel values in a warm, supportive, nurturing community that contrasts with a less spiritual approach found elsewhere.

Christisplacedatthecentreofallwedoandthe teachingsandmessagesofJesusarethefoundationof ourcommunity.Excellenceispromotedineveryaspect ofschoollifeincludingacademicachievement,conductandcitizenship.

Prayerandworshiparecentraltodailylifeandextensivefundraisingforcharitiesnearandfarisundertakenthroughouttheschoolyear–ourgirls’generosityof spiritofisadmirable.

Weworkwithparentstoensureeverygirlreachesher fullpotentialandthatshefeelssafeandhappyfrom themomentshejoinsourfamily.

To nurture each of our girls to become confident, resilient and articulate young women.

At CJM:

• We challengeourgirlstofulfiltheirpotentialacademically,sociallyandspiritually.

• Great careistakentobuildontheGodgivengifts andtalentsofeachgirlassheprogressesthrough theschool.

• Expectations are highforourgirlstobecomeleaders ofthefuture,followingpastpupilstouniversitiesincludingOxfordandCambridge.

Our VisionTo provide a school experience which:

• Initsbreadthintroduceseachstudenttothefullness ofaliferootedintheloveofGod.

• Initsbalanceestablishesattitudes,whichproduceconcernfortruthandrespectforothers.

• Initsrelevanceenableseachstudenttomakehercontributiontosocietywithdignityandfaith.

• Respectstheuniquenessofeachindividualregardless ofgender,race,faith,socialbackgroundorability.

• Servestodevelopasurenesstostandagainstallthatunderminesdignityofselfandofothers.

Our Aim Our School

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Our CurriculumAt CJM, we endeavour to meet the individual needs of our girls. The curriculum is tailored to provide challenge and support for all.

Key Stage 3 – Years 7 & 8

A wide range of subjects are studied:

EnglishLanguage,EnglishLiterature,Mathematics,Science,ReligiousEducation,ModernForeignLanguage(French/Italian/Spanish),History,Geography,Drama,Music,ICT, Art,DesignandTechnology,FoodTechnology,PhysicalEducation,PSHE.

Key Stage 4 – Years 9, 10 & 11

A core curriculum is studied:

• English Language

• English Literature

• Mathematics

• Science(Core/Double/Triple)

• ReligiousEducation

Girls are given the choice of a humanities subject, modern foreign language and a foundation subject:

Humanties:

• History

• Geography

Modern Foreign Language:

• French

• Italian

• Spanish

Foundation Subject:

• Art

• FoodTechnology

• Business Studies

• CertificateofPersonalEffectiveness(COPE)

• Drama

• Music

Advanced Level – Years 12 & 13

AbroadrangeofAdvancedLevelcoursesareoffered whichincludesubjectsstudiedatKS4alongsidenewsubjectssuchas:Economics,GovernmentandPolitics,HealthandSocialCare,MediaStudies,PsychologyandSociology.

Thesecoursessecureprogressiontouniversity.Over90% ofourSixthFormprogresstouniversityincludingthe RussellGroupuniversitiesandOxbridge.

“ Teachers identify the gaps in learning for each pupil. These are noted…teachers then provide individual support, working with the pupil until she is confident that she understands the concept.”

OFSTED, 2017

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Ensuring our girls are happy, safe and well is the highest priority of all staff.

ThestrongpastoralsystemembeddedatCJMisoftencommended.Ourexperiencedteamofpastoralstaffworkalongsideteaching stafftoaddressanyissuesthatourgirlsmayface.HappystudentsenjoycomingtoschoolandweareproudthatattendanceatCJM isconsistentlyoutstanding.

Ourschoolchaplain,mentorsandcounsellorprovideafurther layerofsupporttoensuretheemotionalandspiritualneedsof ourgirlsarefulfilledastheyfacethechallengesofgrowingup.

Learning at CJM is cooperative: teachers and students work together to develop skills and understanding.

Ourambitionisthateverylessonshouldbeengaging,challengingandenjoyable.Ourteachersareapproachable,well-qualifiedspecialistswhohavesubjectexpertise,apassionforlearningandanunderstandingofyoungpeople.

Progressismonitoredverycloselyandspecificinterventionsareavailabletosupportallgirlstoachievetheirtargets.Teachersandsupportstaffstrivetogiveeverygirltheopportunitytoexperiencesuccess.Effortandachievementispraisedandcelebratedthroughouttheschoolyear.

Pastoral Care

Teaching and Learning

“ Pupils feel safe and supported in the school because of the strong

pastoral care that they receive.”

OFSTED, 2017

“ You know your pupils as individuals and this is evident in your interactions with them as you walk around the school. The school’s Catholic ethos is reflected in the caring relationships between staff and pupils. Pupils show consideration towards each other and to those less fortunate than themselves.”

OFSTED, 2017

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Enrichment opportunities are paramount to the development of our girls, building their confidence and self-esteem as they tackle challenges and explore life outside the classroom.

Enrichment

TripsandvisitsacrosstheUKandEuropetakeplacethroughouttheacademicyear.Visitstoartgalleries,theatres,museums,andplacesofhistoricalandreligiousinterestareintegratedintotheschoolcurriculum.Careersevents,fieldtrips,competitions,debatingandpublicspeakingalsoarearegularfeatureofschoollife.

Toenrichourgirls’learningexperiencesadiverserangeofclubsandsocietiesareofferedandallstudentsareencouragedtojoinatleastone.Thereissomethingtosuiteveryoneinourvibrantandinclusiveschool.

Our co-curricular programme includes:

• DukeofEdinburghAward

• Performing Arts Clubs

• LiturgicalService

• SportingClubs

• SkiTrip

• ArtandTechnologyClubs

• Debate Mate

• STEM Club

• Maths Challenges

• ResidentialTrips

Enhanced LearningThe Enhanced Learning Department supports students in overcoming barriers to learning as well as facilitating the progress of our most able.

Learning Support

Students’educationalneedsareassessedontransition,andprovisionforthosewithspecialneedsiscoordinatedandmonitoredbyourEnhancedLearningDepartment.Supportisprovidedinlessonstoensurefullaccesstothecurriculum.Girlsmayalsobewithdrawnfromlessonstoworkinsmallgroupstoimproveliteracyornumeracyskills.

AteamofEnhancedLearningAssistantsisavailableeverylunch-timeandeverydaybeforeandafterschoolaspartofthehomeworkclubinthelibraryandintheICTsuite.AweeklongSummerSchoolensuresthatourmorevulnerablegirlsexperienceasmoothtransitionfromprimarytosecondaryschool.

CJMiscommittedtosupportinggirlsforwhomEnglishisnotafirstlanguage.Thesegirlsaresupportedintheclassroomandinsmallgroups.

High Achievers

Thosewiththeabilitytoachievethehighestgradesaresupportedtowardsreachingtheir fullpotential.

Girlsidentifiedashighachieversorthosewhohaveaparticulartalentarestretchedandchallengedinlessons.HighlyqualifiedEnhancedLearningAssistantsworkwith groupsofhighachieverstoensureexcellentprogressismade.Allgirlsareencouraged tobecomeindependentlearners.

Wehaveextensivelinkswithuniversitiesprovidingopportunitiesforourgirlstoexperienceacademicrigourandaf lavour oftheacademicexcellencetowhichthey canaspire.

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OurSixthFormoffersawidevarietyofsubjectchoices,whichtakeintoaccounttheaptitudeandabilityofeachindividual.Weprideourselvesonbeingfullycomprehensive. WehavealongtrackrecordofhelpinggirlsprogresstoOxford,CambridgeandRussellGroupUniversitiesandemployanOxbridgeMentorwhopreparesthegirlstoapplytothetopuniversities.SeveralstaffsupportintheUCASapplicationprocess.Ourguaranteeisthatyourdaughterwillsecurethebestuniversityplaceofwhichsheiscapable.

OurSixthFormstudentsareencouragedtotakeonleadershiprolesandwehaveahighlymotivatedSeniorPrefectTeam,whoareapproachablerolemodels,encouragingandsupportingouryoungergirlstoexcelandlead.

Weenableandsupportourgirlstostriveforexcellence.ThosewhostaywithusforSixthFormexperiencetheperfectbalancebetweencontinuityoflearningandthebroadening ofhorizons.

Anumberofenrichmentactivitiesareofferedtosupportpersonaldevelopmentandspiritualjourney.Thiswillensurethatwegetthebestoutofeachindividual.

Sixth Form Working with parentsAs the first educators of the girls, we are proud of the supportive partnership we have with our parents.

Wewelcomecommunicationfromhomeandinturnensurefamiliesarekeptup-to-datewithCJMlife,upcomingeventsandourgirls’achievementsthroughouractivenewsletterandsocialmedia.

Theschoolplanneralsofacilitatescommunication.Yourdaughterwillrecordherhomeworkinherplanneraswellasinformation ondeadlinesandnotesfromteachers.Parentsareencouraged tousetheplannertomakecommentsorqueriestoteachers andareaskedtosignthisonaweeklybasis.

“ Students in the Sixth Form are engaged and enjoy their learning because teachers plan effectively.

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Our Mission Statement“With God’s grace, we excel and lead”

Our History

Following the atrocities of the French Revolution, St Claudine Thevenet founded the Religious of Jesus and Mary on

6th October 1818.

St Claudine set out to look after, nurture and care for the many children orphaned

by war. Like the staff at CJM today, her aim was to encourage the children in her

care to f lourish and blossom academically, spiritually and morally.

St Claudine is our patron and it is her values that we strive to emanate in our daily work: Love of Jesus, Love of Mary, Forgiveness, Education,

Simplicity, Family Spirit and Service.

…isanaspirationtoexcellence–workingtoimproveourselvesalways.WeareallmadeintheimageandlikenessofChristandheliveswithineachofus.Throughourservicetoothersweshowleadershipandthisisakeyroleforallstaffandstudents.Opportunitiestoshowleadershipareregularlyprovided.OurdailyworkisundertakenwithGod’sgraceandguidanceandisshapedfromtheseprinciples.

AtCJM,weplacegreatemphasisonthetraditionalvaluesofgoodmanners,politenessandrespect.Caringforothersandcontributingpositivelytotheschoolcommunityisexpectedofeveryone.

CJMissetona3acresitewithbeautifulgardensandoutstandingfacilities.Wehavefivemainbuildings:TheConventBlock,OurLady’sWing,The Performing Arts Centre, The Sixth Form BlockandStClaudine’sHouse.Theschoollibraryandhomeworkclubroomsalsofacilitateindependentlearningforstudentsandareopenbeforeandafterschoolaswellasthroughoutbreakandlunchtimes.

Ourmulti-usegamesarea(MUGA),sports hallsandstateoftheartfitnesssuiteprovideoutstandingamenitiesforPEandrecreation.Theseenableourgirlstoexcelintheirchosensportsandtorelaxfullyatrecreationtimes.OlderpupilstraintobecoachesandSportsLeadersworkingwithyoungerpupilsandprimaryschoolpupils.

AsaSpecialistLanguageCollege,greatemphasisisplacesonlearningmodernforeignlanguages(MFL)atCJM.Inadditiontoclassrooms,theMFLFacultyalsohavespecialistlearningareastofacilitatespeakingandlisteningskillsinFrench,ItalianandSpanish.

Wehaveover100highlyqualified,passionateandexperiencedstaffcommittedtoensuringtheverybestforthegirlsinourcare.Ourextensivegrounds,superbfacilitiesandstimulating learning environment allows ustoprovidetheverybesteducation.

ThankyoufortakingthetimetovisitourschoolIhopeitprovidesyouwithaflavouroflifeatCJMandthemanyopportunitiesweoffer.