Saints Peter and Paul

Catholic College

Newsletter Date: 18 March 2016 Volume 12 Issue 23

SPRING CONCERT 2016 SOUL AND MOTOWN REVUE

EASTER BREAK A reminder that College closes for Easter on Thursday 24 March at 12.20pm for students and re-opens on Monday 11 April at 8.45am coming back on Week 1. Please note students may wear their own clothes on Thursday for the contribution of £1.00 for the Good Shepherd fund, payable in advance. Please note there will be no In Touch next week due to the College closing for Easter.

All the community at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic College wish you every Blessing at Easter.

He is Risen - Alleluia!

This week we held our annual Spring Concert here in College. All of our partner primaries were involved and had been preparing for the event for some time. Each of the primary schools took part in a rehearsal with Mrs Saunders in the weeks running up to the event. They then met us here in College on the morning of their evening performance to rehearse with our live band ready for the show. On Monday 14 March we welcomed St Gerard’s, St Michael’s and Holy Family to perform with us. Each of the primary schools joined our singers here in College from Vocaliser and Harmony Singers to perform four joint numbers: ‘Car Wash’ by Rose Royce, ‘Dancing in the Streets’ by Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, ‘Love Train’ by The O’Jays and ‘Sweet Soul Music’ by Arthur Conley. The primary schools then took it in turns to perform group numbers that they themselves had prepared especially for the event back in College. On Tuesday 15 March we welcomed St Bede’s, St Basil’s, Our Lady’s and St John Fisher who again joined our singers for their evening performance. Over the two nights our students from College performed in Guitar Group, Orchestra, Harmony Singers, Vocaliser, Woodwind Group and our live house band. Many of the students were involved in more than one extracurricular group. We were treated to a wide range of Soul and Motown music from Stevie Wonder to Ray Charles, with some music from newer soul artists like Bruno Mars too! The event was fantastic and it was lovely to see our students working so closely with younger pupils from our partner primary schools. We’re already looking forward to next year, and celebrating our 25

th anniversary of the Spring Concert.

Congratulations everybody. You did us all proud!

Mrs Saunders and Mrs Fazakerley

EMBED THE PATHWAY

We are pleased to inform you that Saints Peter and Paul are now a School Rugby League College having been accredited after committing to the ‘Embed the Pathway’ coaching programme. Embed the Pathway is a programme of coach and player development which aims to develop all talent

within the age groups of U12-U14s. The aim is to grow a greater pool of talent to improve standards

and develop potential England players.

Congratulations to our PE Department for all their hard work.

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Leading up to this much anticipated event that could make or break their baking careers, staff had to make a cake and enter it for free into the competition. Our judges comments were:

‘The quality of the cakes was amazing’ - Mrs Berry

‘Tasty tantalising treats! A first class effort’ - Mrs McComas

‘Fantastic cakes and they looked as good as they tasted‘ - Mrs Verdin

‘This has to be the nicest job I have done all year! The cakes were delicious and I wish I could have awarded everyone a winner’s medal’ - Ms Roberts

Other participants:-

Mrs Nolan Mrs Behan Mrs Penney Mrs Saunders

When the winners were announced, Mrs Wood said to us, “I hope my grandmother is proud of me.” After a brief chat with Mrs Wood we caught up with Mrs Nightingale. “I am glad I could make Year 9 proud!” I then had a chat with a teacher who is fantastic at baking, Mrs Shannon Van Zelst. I told her that her cake was being auctioned and that it had reached a bid of £15.00. Her reaction was “Age is foolish and forgetful when it underestimates youth.” Finally I met up with Mrs Fazakerley. “I was delighted that my millionaire shortbread was enjoyed so much. It was fabulous to be part of the ‘Bake Off’ with so many wonderful entries. I love baking and use many recipes from BBC Good Food as well as Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood. Let’s carry on baking!”

A total of £101.12 was raised. Proceeds for the Good Shepherd fund.

Report by Peter Behan 09ASVC

Mrs Aspey - Judges Award Miss Reece - First Time Bakers Mrs Nightingale - Cupcake Winner

Mrs Fazakerley - Treats Winner Mrs Shannon Van Zelst - Judges Award

Mrs Wood - Cake Winner

Pictured: Ms Roberts, Mrs Verdin, Mrs Berry and Mrs McComas

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Father We thank you for bringing us safely to a new school

day, which we share as one family.

May love grow strong within these walls and open our hearts to let joy and friendship flourish.

Fill us with the courage of St Peter and the wisdom of St Paul,

to help us to grow into the people you have called us to be,

alive with your love.

Amen

YEAR 10 HANDBALL TEAM

Last week the Year 10 Handball Team represented Halton at the Merseyside Youth Games. This was the first time Saints Peter and Paul had got this far in this prestigious competition but looking at the results, it won’t be the last. As we went through to represent the North West finals later in the Year, all the lads played extremely well but a special mention must go to Sam Walters, Sam Jezzard and Brandon O’Neil who were the driving force behind our progression in the competition. Well done lads. Mr Gough. The team: Mathew Prescot Sam Walters Harry Greason Luke Prescot Owen McGiveron Brandon O’Neil Sam Jezzard Connor Wood Harry West

Wed 13 April - Year 8 Guided Choices extended form time

Friday 24 June - Year 11 Prom (please note we will be leaving College at 5.30pm prompt)

Monday 27 & Tuesday 28 June - Year 6 Transition Days

Tuesday 27 June - Year 6 Transition Evening

Wednesday 29 June - Year 7 Presentation Evening Thursday 30 June - Year 8 Presentation Evening

Monday 4 July - Year 9 Presentation Evening Wednesday 6 July - Year 10 Presentation Evening

Monday 11 - Friday 15 July - Enrichment Week

Thursday 18 August - A Level Results Day Thursday 25 August - GCSE Results Day

YEAR 11 MATHS REVISION EVENING A reminder that there will be a Year 11 Maths Revision Evening on Wednesday 23 March. 4.30 - 5.00pm Meet the teachers (tea and coffee served in the Hall) 5.00 - 5.10pm Introduction in the Hall 5.15 - 6.00pm Revision Tutorials

As the Maths GCSE exams are on Thursday 26 May and Thursday 9 June it will be really beneficial for the Maths team to show you useful resources that are available and the best methods for revising. Revision materials will also be available on the evening. Please make every effort to attend this important evening. If you are unable to attend at 4.30, please feel free to come at 5.00pm.

Letters sent home this week

Maths Revision letters Sixth Form trip to WRS Recycling