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Head of Year 7 for 2022/2023 to be announced....

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Head of Year 7 for 2022/2023 to be announced....

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Hi everyone. Usually we have an information evening in June to welcome our new year 7s to school. More information to follow!

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Term dates for 2021-2022 is attached in a document.

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Please ensure that you tell us if your contact details change.

Twitter @NDEvertonValley
Website www.notredame.liverpool.sch.uk
Email us  ao@notredame.liverpool.sch.uk
Parentapp - in September 2022 all parents/carers will receive an email with an invite to join our school app. You can access the app via a computer or other electronic device. Do we have your up to date email address?
Class Charts - In September 2022 you will receive information about your parent/carer and pupil accounts on class charts.

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Mrs Brennan is the school's Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs Littleboy, Mr Mc Keon and Mr McVerry are the Deputy Safeguarding Leads.
If you would like to discuss any safeguarding concerns before your child starts school in September please email safeguarding@notredame.liverpool.sch.uk

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Notre Dame ensures children learn in a safe, caring and enriching environment. Children are taught how to keep themselves safe, to develop positive and healthy relationships, how to avoid situations where they might be at risk including by being exploited.

Notre Dame also has a statutory responsibility to share any concerns it might have about a child in need of protection with other agencies and in particular police, health and children's services. Schools are not able to investigate concerns but have a legal duty to refer them. In most instances the school will be able to inform the parents/carer of its need to make a referral.

However, sometimes the school is advised by children's services or police that the parent/carer cannot be informed whilst they investigate the matter. We understand the anxiety parents/carers understandably feel when they are not told about any concerns from the outset. The school follows legislation that aims to act in the interests of the child.

Notre Dame Catholic College is committed to the principles of Working Together to Safeguard Children which states that a 'child centred approach is fundamental to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child. A child centred approach means keeping the child in focus when making decisions about their lives and working in partnership with them and their families.

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The following statement is provided to parents/carers so they are aware of the school's responsibilities:

'Notre Dame Catholic College ensures children learn in a safe, caring and enriching environment. Children are taught how to keep themselves safe, to develop positive and healthy relationships, how to avoid situations where they might be at risk including by being exploited.

The school also has a statutory responsibility to share any concerns it might have about a child in need of protection with other agencies and in particular police, health and children's services. Schools are not able to investigate child protection concerns but have a legal duty to refer them. In most instances the school will be able to inform the parents/carers of its need to make a referral. However, sometimes the school can in certain circumstances share information without the consent of the family and may be advised by children's services or police that the parent/carer cannot be informed whilst they investigate the matter or make enquires. We understand the anxiety parents/carers understandably feel when they are not told about any concerns from the outset. The school follows legislation that aims to act in the interests of the child.'

The school will always seek to work in partnership with parents and other agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes for the child and family'

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Notre Dame ensures children learn in a safe, caring and enriching environment. Children are taught how to keep themselves safe, to develop positive and healthy relationships, how to avoid situations where they might be at risk including by being exploited.

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This short video will reassure you that you aren't alone and give you some ideas of how to cope with change.

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Film resource

We have created a resource that reassures children that they're not alone when it comes to their worries about secondary school, that there are ways to cope with change and there are people to talk to when things get difficult.

The film is for schools to show their pupils as they're transitioning from primary to secondary school. This could be played on 'transition day', or to Year 7s in the first week at their new school or to Year 6s who are just about to move up.

About the film

As part of our Find Your Feet programme, we went into lots of different schools to talk to Year 6s about moving up to secondary school. We heard lots of similar concerns about getting the bus, meeting new people, scary teachers and leaving friends behind. We also heard from many Year 7s who found that some of the things they were worrying about didn't happen or weren't as hard as they thought. We combined these worries and words of advice with a pupil workshop to create this film.

More videos

We teamed up with our friends over at Beano studios to make a series of fun videos for children to watch about starting a new school, how to make friends and fitting in.

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Find Your Feet: Transitioning to Secondary School - YoungMinds

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We have created a resource that reassures children that they're not alone when it comes to their worries about secondary school, that there are ways to cope with change and there are people to talk to when things get difficult. The film is for schools to show their pupils as they're transitioning from primary to secondary school.

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Some subject transition activites to keep you busy! Bring your completed booklet to school with you in September.

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Mr A McVerry is the school's SENCO. If you would like to discuss any concerns before your child starts school in September please email

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1) Will children have to wear face masks on their return to school?  Hopefully not! We will check updated guidance from the government during the summer of 2022 re: Covid restrictions
2) Can children arrive to school before 9 am?   Students can enter the school building after 8 a.m. via the student entrance. Breakfast is available in the lower canteeen. .
3) Are lockers available for year 7 pupils? No lockers are available for year 7 pupils
4) Do pupils need to bring their PE kits to school on the first day? No PE kit needed on the first day. Pupils will get their timetables on the first day and this will tell them when they will need PE kits.
5) Mobile phones - Can pupils bring them into school?  Yes - only if they are kept switched off and are not seen or heard. Any mobile phone seen or heard will be confiscated
6) Which entrance will Year 7 pupils use? Year 7 will use the main gated entrance beside Anderson Street
7) How will pupils top up their lunch cards? Current system is parents/carers put money into their son/daughter's account via parent pay. Students then use their biometric finger print to pay for their breakfast/break or lunches. Any student who has free school meals will have money put into their account every day before lunch time.
8) Can pupils bring in a packed lunch?  Yes
9) Are girls allowed to wear hair bows? Yes - small and blue or yellow in colour

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Tips for parents/carers to support their child through transition to secondary school

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Items of school uniform can be bought from Trutex on London Rd or County Rd. Please check the appropriate footwear guide!

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Information for residents about Liverpool City Council services including council tax, bins and recycling, schools, leisure, streets and parking.

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Each student will be allocated a form class - all students will find out their form class in July 2022
7 Dorothy
7 Eileen
7 Francoise
7 Julie
7 Mary Ann
7 Patricia
7 Thomas

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There are many benefits to being present. Practicing mindfulness can boost your memory, increase your focus, reduce stress, improve your emotional fitness and more. And, most of all, learning how to be present will help you live with passion and purpose.
I have attached a link to a short meditation clip which I have used myself to help me stay present and to relax.
Miss Wishart

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Daily Calm | 10 Minute Mindfulness Meditation | Be Present

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July's resilience challenge- Have a laugh
Try to have fun and be happy this can be really helpful in enabling you to feel stronger and cope with life's challenges.

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TBC