St. George’s Catholic School
Parents’ Newsletter
8th May 2017
Trip to Jamie’s Farm : 8th—12th May
EXAMINATIONS
Begin 15th May
MONDAY 15th May
09.00
14.00
GCSE RE
GCSE Sociology
TUESDAY 16th May
09.00
14.00
GCSE French
GCSE Biology
WEDNESDAY 17th May
09.00
THURSDAY 18th May
09.00
14.00
Monday 8th May
GCSE Chemistry
GCSE Sociology
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Tuesday 9th May
FRIDAY 19th May
09.00
14.00
AS Spanish Speaking Exam
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GCSE Spanish
GCSE PE
GCSE Portugal
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Boys Athletics Competition —
Battersea
Sixth Form Mass of Thanksgiving
A Level Spanish Speaking Exam
Year 8 Trip—Sussex University
GCSE ICT
What is it ?
Evening prep is based in the school library and gives your child the
opportunity to complete their homework in a relaxed working environment.
Specialist subject teachers will be on hand to supervise and
support your child with their homework.
REMINDER
MOBILE PHONES
We have a dedicated patrol team to supervise the departure of our students off
our school site. Members of staff occupy the nearby bus stops and crossing
locations to ensure our students uphold our high standards, whilst beginning
their commute home.
Our school security guard will patrol the local area until 4pm
Mobile telephones have been confiscated
from students leaving the school and using them in
the vicinity of the school. Please remind students
that mobiles are banned in school and also to and
from school.
PLEASE REMEMBER:
SHOW MY HOMEWORK
“Remember you can view your child’s homework every night on “Show My
Homework” - Please use this to help you check homework and answer any
questions. If your child has forgotten their password please
remind them to check at Student Services”
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Please call the school preferably before 10am
to report your child’s absence.
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Please make sure that your child (including
sixth form students) is wearing the correct
uniform.
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Parents are reminded that pupils are required
to carry their journals with them at all times
so that it can be presented to a member of
staff when requested.
Monday
Erroneous(Adjective)
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Wrong, Incorrect
He was accused of erroneous doctrine and the Spanish viceroy of Naples prohibited his
preaching.
Employer's sometimes make erroneous assumptions.
Tuesday
Footloose(Adjective): Free and having no ties.
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‘Oh to be footloose and fancy free!’ thought the tired, haggard mother of triplets.
After having been tied up for so long, the suddenly footloose dog ran helter-skelter
around the park.
Wednesday
Punctilious(Adjective):
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Precise; scrupulous.
The English teacher is very punctilious about grammar.
The surgeon was renowned for his steady hand and punctilious eye to detail.
Thursday
Tantamount(Adjective):
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equal in value, meaning, or effect
Taking stationary home from the office was really tantamount to theft.
The feeling of joy was so strong it was tantamount to falling in love.
Friday
Itinerant(Adjective): travelling from place to place
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The itinerant immigrant led a nomadic lifestyle.
A frequent traveler could be described as having an itinerant lifestyle.
Forthcoming Events
Chaplaincy
News
15th - 19th
GCSE & A’LEVEL EXAMS
My Exam Prayer
MAY
MONDAY 15th May
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Year 13 Drama Trip to ’Woyzeck’
Tuesday 16th May
Wednesday 17th May
Thursday 18th May
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AS Art Exam
Friday 19th May
Tuesday 9th May
Year 13 will have their Leavers Mass on
Tuesday 9th May at 2:15pm.
Parents are very welcome to attend. There
will be a buffet afterwards to celebrate
Lord, it’s exam time!
I am a little worried and mark their departure as a Year group from
the school.
and anxious As I
start my exams.
Year 9C will have their Retreat on Friday
Help me to use the 12th May at the Marian Centre West Kilburn
gifts and talents you
organised by the Oblates Youth Service and
have given me.
run by Brother Michael and Ronan Lavery
I ask you to be with Youth Coordinator of the Oblates Youth
me and guide me, Service.
Give me the
strength and
Next Friday School Mass will be
courage
organised by 7M. Parents are very welcome to
attend.
To stay Calm,
Keep Focused
And to do my best.
Mass begins at 8:25am in the School Chapel
Amen
Tel: 020 7 328 0904 Fax: 020 7624 6083 Email: [email protected]
www.stgeorgesrc.org