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Open Day Event September 2020

Headteacher - Catrina Hamilton

St Ursula’s Convent School A Humanities College & Teaching School

Introductions

 Headteacher

• Mrs Hamilton

 Deputy Headteacher

• Mrs Adams

 Deputy Headteacher

• Ms Johnson

Saint Angela Merici

Why St Ursula’s - What do we stand for?

Excellence through Aspiration

A Faith Community

 Ursuline Community -SERVIAM  Inclusive  Gospel values  Culture of tolerance  Shared Beliefs  Liturgy  Faith Path  Family

The Non - Negotiables

 Faith  Learning  Uniform  Behaviour  Firm but fair  Bullying  Respect

St Ursula’s Convent School KS4 Performance Tables in England

Congratulations to all our pupils and staff for their hard work and dedication! We remain in the TOP 20 MAINTAINED SCHOOLS for Progress 8!

On average 8 out of 10 GCSEs achieved by our pupils, are at least 1 grade higher than pupils in England of the same ability! Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8 Score

Pupils at our school, on average, achieve a Grade 6 in the majority of their GCSE

• subjects. We top the table in Greenwich for

this measure!

Grade 5 or above in English & Maths

We also top the table in Greenwich for this English and Maths measure!

St Ursula’s Convent School is in the TOP 2%

• f all schools in England!

EBacc average point score

On average we achieve strong Grade 5s across EBacc subjects – English, Maths, Sciences, Humanities and Languages

St Ursula’s Convent School

GCSE Headline Figures 2020

2020 2019 2018 Number of Pupils 124 116 125 English Language (Grades 9-4) 97% 89% 94% English Literature (Grades 9-4) 97% 97% 98% Mathematics (Grades 9-4) 85% 84% 82% English Baccalaureate (EBacc) 72% 61% 65% 2 or more 4+ Science 93% 83% 85% 1 or more 4+ MFL 77% 74% 76% Progress 8 +1.36 +0.86 +0.91 Provisional Attainment 8 64.86 59.31 62.90 5 or more GCSEs (Grades 9-7) 49% 28% 42% 5 or more GCSEs (Grades 9-4) 94% 86% 89% 5 or more GCSEs (Grades 9-1) 100% 100% 99% Grades 9-7 (Total Achieved) 50% (609 grades) 35% (407 grades) 46% (564 grades) Grades 9-8 (Total Achieved) 31% (370 grades) 19% (225 grades) 27% (333 grades) Grade 9s (Total Achieved) 12% (150 grades) 8% (95 grades) 10% (118 grades)

GCSE Headline Figures 2020

English & Maths English Baccalaureate (EBacc) 4 and above 5 and above 4 and above 5 and above 2020 St Ursula’s Convent School

85% 69% 72% 53%

2019 St Ursula’s Convent School

84% 63% 60% 39%

2019 Greenwich Schools Average

63% 42% 30% 19%

English Maths Any GCSE 4 and above 5 and above 4 and above 5 and above 1 and above 2020 St Ursula’s Convent School

98% 90% 85% 70% 100%

2019 St Ursula’s Convent School

97% 93% 84% 64% 100%

2019 Greenwich Schools Average

75% 61% 67% 47% 99%

Eng Lang Eng Lit Maths RE Sciences % of Grades 9s 2020 St Ursula’s Convent School

8% 21% 5% 24% 5%

2019 St Ursula’s Convent School

5% 9% 3% 17% 6%

Approximately 5% grade 9s are estimated to be achieved nationally

Some department highlights are:

St Ursula’s Convent School

GCSE Headline Figures 2020 9-4 9-7 Religious Education 98% 68% English Literature 97% 56% Biology 100% 65% Chemistry 100% 58% Physics 100% 62% English Language 97% 51% Mathematics 85% 35% Design and Technology 100% 76% Geography 97% 59%

St Ursula’s Convent School

A Humanities College and Teaching School

Example of pupil intended destinations post GCSE’s 2020

BETHS Grammar School (12) Dartford (6) Grammar Schools St Michael’s (4) Bexley Grammar School (2) Harris Academy (4) St Thomas the Apostle (2) Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School (8) Newstead Woods Grammar School (3) Thomas Tallis (5) Christ the King; Sidcup, Lewisham and Brockley (18) Langley Girls 6th Form (4) Townley Grammar School (2) Gravesend Grammar School(1) Sacred Heart High School (1) Woolwich Polytechnic (7) Coopers (4) The London Oratory School (2) Ursuline Wimbledon (2)

KS3 Curriculum

• Religious Education
• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Computer Science
• French
• Spanish
• History
• Geography

St Ursula’s Convent School

A Humanities College and Teaching School

• Music
• Physical Education
• Drama
• Debating
• Art
• Product Design
• Textiles
• Food Technology

GCSE Core Subjects

• Religious Education
• English Literature
• English Language
• Mathematics
• Biology, Chemistry, Physics
• Or Combined Science – Science Trilogy
• French or Spanish

St Ursula’s Convent School

A Humanities College and Teaching School

GCSE Option Subjects

• Geography
• History
• Music
• Drama
• Physical Education
• Psychology
• Art

St Ursula’s Convent School

A Humanities College and Teaching School

• Computer Science
• Food Preparation &

Nutrition

• Health & Social Care
• Design & Technology

– Product Design

Last Ofsted April 2015 – Phenomenal!

“Outstanding”Ofsted 2015, 2010 2007

“The commitment to improving the school further and achieving excellence for all students is unwavering.” “Achievement for all students is exceptionally high in all areas across the school.” “Aspirational and challenging targets are the norm in all areas of the school; these have been successfully achieved for a number of years.“ “Leadership and management is outstanding.” “Staff feel privileged to work at the school.” “The high quality of teaching typically encountered by students accounts for their

• utstanding academic achievement.”

“The behaviour of students is outstanding.“ “This creates a peaceful, orderly and serene atmosphere in which students can thrive.” “High levels of engagement and a real willingness to learn in lessons demonstrate the positive attitudes and maturity of students. This means that learning can flourish and that behaviour requires very little management by adults.” “The strong ethos of the school means that students are very supportive and respectful of each other.“ “Students look forward to lessons and have excellent attitudes to their learning.”

Section 48 – Outstanding May 2015

“The range of opportunities to benefit from the Catholic life of the school is

• utstanding”

“Outcomes in Religious Education are Outstanding” “The Chapel and the Chaplaincy room afford excellent opportunities for pupils to pray.” “The assemblies and form periods which inspectors visited were described as very spiritual occasions. All acts of worship encouraged pupils to reflect on their own intentions and the needs of others in the community. Pupils are at ease when praying. They do so with confidence and dignity” “The Governors are an integral part of the catholic life of the school. they are highly effective in the monitoring and supporting role.”

School Chaplain / Retreat Programme

 Leads liturgies with the pupils and staff giving pupils a deep

sense of belonging to a Catholic Community

 Available to advise pupils, and the chaplaincy room is open to

pupils at break and lunch.

 Classes attend the Parish Mass on a rota.  The Chaplain also accompanies pupils on retreats. All

Year Groups have the opportunity of experiencing a retreat. From a day or a residential retreat at Kintbury,Whitstable or Aylesford.

 Retreats enable pupils some time away from the academic

world and engage in reflection within a spiritual environment providing them with a holistic approach to their education. “The new Chaplain has already had a significant impact on the spiritual and daily lives of the pupils” - Section 48 Inspection 2015

 Drama Club  Music Clubs (Choir & Orchestra)  Dance Clubs  Story telling – visiting authors  CEIAG – Taster Days- Preparation

for the world of work

 Sports Clubs  Code Club  Environment Club  Homework Club  History Club  Residential and day trips abroad  Inter school Debating  Enrichment Days

Enrichment Programme

Additional Educational Needs (AEN)

 Comprehensive school  Girls of all abilities  Support  Opportunities for all

More Able Programme

 Comprehensive school  Astronomy GCSE ( takes place at the Royal

Observatory)

 Debating Society – internal and external

competitions, including Debatemate and UCL regional competitions

 Jack Petchey Speak up Speak Out!  University Trips – Oxford, Cambridge and UCL  Links with local Sixth Forms – Blackheath High  External speakers – Women in Careers Day  Visits to business – AHMM Architect, Credit Suisse

Vision

 Aim to constantly improve  Leading School in Catholic T

eaching Alliance

 T

eaching School – Leadership at all levels

 NPQSL  NPQML  Initial T

eacher Training

 Deputy Headteacher - Mrs Adams

Admissions 2021

 Admissions Policy  Admissions Information

Information about our GCSE results

 Pupil destinations so the Sixth

Forms this year’s Year 11 student went on to study at

 Supplementary Information

Form or SIF form (and addendum)

 Evidence of Baptism Form  Admissions checklist

Admissions Policy

• 1. Looked after Baptised Catholic children*, Baptised Catholic children who

were in care but since have been adopted or become subject to a residence

• rder or special guardianship order. (Evidence of guardianship/residency

must be provided)

• 2. Baptised Catholic children from committed Catholic families with siblings in

Years 7 to 11 who are on roll at the school at the time of admission **

• 3. Baptised Catholic children from committed Catholic families
• 4. Other Baptised Catholic children
• 5. Other looked after children or children who were in care but since have

been adopted or become subject to a residence order or special guardianship order.

• 6. Children of other Christian denominations. Evidence provided must be

endorsed by a priest, minister or religious leader where the family regularly worship.

• 7. Children of other faiths. Evidence provided must be endorsed by a priest,

minister or religious leader where the family regularly worship.

• 8. Other children.

Criteria for Admissions (page 2 and 3)

How is commitment evidenced?

• Weekly practice for at least 3 years
• Must be shown by child and at least one

parent/carer Commitment is ranked:

• Weekly
• Fortnightly
• Monthly
• Occasionally

Supplementary Information Form (SIF)

Supplementary Information Form (SIF)

 Evidences weekly practice  Parish priest must sign and stamp  Must be submitted to St Ursula’s  Encouraged to submit by Friday 23rd October (before

half-term)

 Late applications will not be considered

On the advice of the Education Commission of the Archdiocese of Southwark the governing body of St Ursula's Convent School has agreed the following statement in order to clarify how its faith-based

• versubscription criteria will be interpreted whilst churches are

closed or attendance at church is not possible due to COVID19. This statement has been shared widely with parishes in order to ensure that determinations made by parish priests concerning regular practice of the faith are being made on a consistent basis. The suspension of the obligation to attend Sunday Mass was announced on 18th March 2020 by Bishops' Conference of England and Wales. If a parent/carer attended Mass at particular parish (or parishes) prior to 18th March 2020 then they will be considered to have attended Mass in that parish (or parishes) regularly since that time. This will remain the case until the Sunday obligation is reintroduced by the Bishops

Supplementary Information Form (SIF)

Evidence of Baptism Form

Admissions Check List

What do we want for your daughter?

T

• be:-

 happy  confident  responsible  successful

“T

• enjoy coming to

school”

An Ursuline School……..

Joining St Ursula’s you are joining a worldwide community Ursuline Education Community

Ursuline Student Profile

 Happy  United in Harmony  Grateful and generous  Listening and attentive  Loving and compassionate  Faith-filled and full of hope  Courageous and resilient  Discerning and joyful  Be a leader and fight for Justice  Truth and Integrity

Pupil Speeches Past Pupil – Rahel Year 8 Pupils – Amelia and Louisa

I am an Ursuline, today, tomorrow, ALWAYS.