St Joseph's RC High School
St Joseph's RC High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
and young people and, expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
All of the letters and newsletters sent home to parents and guardians will be published onto this page for you to view at your own convenience. If you would like the text of any of the letters enlarging or translating please contact the school office.
Parent Governor Elections Eligibility.docx
Welcome back – important information about starting back in September: https://sway.office.com/7UTu0YpRWmGDqGRA?ref=Link
Please note: The letters below apply to whole year groups.(Most recent at the top.) Please see Epraise ‘Documents’ for specific information/instruction where only part of a year group is affected. Thankyou.
Exciting New Pastoral changes for Sept 23
Catholic Schools Inspection Report.
Industrial action April and May
In it together Y8&9 Evening Slides
In it together Y10&11 Evening Slides
Open Eve Helpers permission Letter
Welcome Back Letter August 2022
Summer Newsletter – Important information about uniform/return to school in September and where to find help over summer
Internet safety Mr Singleton 06.05.2022
New Guidance on Covid Testing 1st April 2022
Uniform, equipment and ‘living with COVID’ measures 25.2.22
Whole school – arriving on time 11.2.22
Year 11 Examination information 2022
Bolton Public Health Advice to continue to wear face coverings until Feb half term
Changes to Isolation periods and info from the DfE about Vaccination roll out.
Welcome Back letter with details of new COVID measures including masks in classrooms.
Updated Risk assessment for January 2022 opening under ‘Plan B’ Guidance.
Covid support over Christmas and contingency plans
Christmas Newsletter including information about end of term activities and January testing prior to starting.
Further opportunity for vaccines and stepping up of COVID measures. 15th October 21
Increased COVID cases in school – face covering letter
Year 9 ‘We are in it together’ Evening slide show
Year 7&8 ‘We are in it together’ Evening slide show
Year 10 We are ‘In it together’ Evening slide show
Year 11 We are ‘In it together’ Evening slide show
Welcome to Open Evening letter. An appendix to the COVID safe RA for Open Evening can be found here.
LINK to School cloud for booking appointments: https://stjosephshorwich.schoolcloud.co.uk/
Welcome Back to School – September 2021 Information letter (1st Sept 2021)
SJ School Opening RA August 2021 Please note that this Risk Assessment contains measures that were in place previously and have been phased out in light grey. School is ready to reimplement any further protective measures needed if the local infection rate or government guidance changes. This RA is based on Schools COVID-19 operational guidance – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Track and trace after 19th July
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Year 11 time coming to a close letter
Safeguarding Information April 21- Parents
Year 11 Leavers’ Celebration 2021 – 26th March 2021
Year 11 hoodies 2020-2021 – 24th March 2021
Home testing letter 17th March 2021
Step by step guide to COVID-19 self-testing – YouTube
Headteacher update after successful school reopening 12th March 2021
Update Letter about testing CAGs and safe opening 5th March 2021
Risk Assessment for opening after Lockdown 2 March 2021. Please note that this document is under continual review and may be updated regularly.
Year 7, 8, 9 Lifelong Learning Day 3.3.21
Instructions for testing and re-entry to school from 8th March
Data protection Covid testing FAQs for parents
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School Opening Information and HT update 22.2.21
HT Update for parent carers 12th Feb
Curriculum Enrichment Day 1.2.21
Updated RA for partial opening 1.2.21
Headteacher update – school opening and response to feedback. 29th January 2021
Update for Parent/carers 22nd January 2021 including Mental Health Support links
Step by step guide to Lateral Flow tests
Data protection – Lateral Flow tests
How to give Consent for Lateral Flow tests
Information about Lateral Flow testing at St Joseph’s
Message to Y11 on GCSE consultation 18.1.21
Lockdown letter Spring term week one 08.01.2021
Remote Learning for January Lockdown
Risk Assessment for Partial opening during lockdown 3 (Jan -March 21)
Letter Regarding dangers of e-cigarettes
Instruction for Y10 to isolate for Wed 2nd December 2020 in the first instance 1.2.20
PSA Community Newsletter Dec 2020
Update and request for help from Parents and Carers regarding COVID and isolation 25.11.20
8.11.20 Instruction for all Y11 to isolate for one day in the first instance – Monday 9th November
6.11.20 Instruction for Y9 to isolate until end of Tuesday 17th November
5.11.20 Current COVID isolation update: Info for all parent/carers.
Instruction to Y8 to isolate for Thursday 5th Nov in the first instance while we track and trace.
Instruction to Y10 to isolate following 2nd positive case in Y10
Letter confirming positive student case and outlining implications of 2nd Lockdown 2.11.20
Letter outlining Y10 isolation for one day as we track and trace precise contacts 2.11.20
Letter outlining how we can support positive wellbeing through lockdown 2
Letter outlining support from local foodbanks
What to do if…COVID infographic.
Letter to Parents of Y8-11 about a confirmed case 10.10.20
Letter about isolation from Bolton LA
Letter to Parents and Carers of Y7 about the need to isolate following a confirmed case 10.10.20.
Reassurance following our confirmed case 30th September
Confirmation of a confirmed COVID19case 29th September
When to book a test letter from NHS 25.9.20
Bogus Social Media Post Email sent t Parents/Carers 15.9.20
Updated Dynamic SJ School Opening RA September 2020 14.9.20
Covid 19 Scenarios: What to do if… Infographic 1 Infographic 2
Letter of thanks to Parents and Carers 9th September 2020
Letter from Bernie Brown Director of People on Covid 19 new restrictions
Letter regarding new restrictions in Bolton and School opening 9th September
Suicide video circulating on TikTok and Instagram
Updated Dynamic Risk Assessment for safe school opening 3rd September 2020
The DfE have updated their guidance for parents and carers on what they need to know about early years providers, schools and colleges during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. You can find the guidance here
Please note that our video stated that the isolation period is 7 days, but this was updated in the latest guidance to be 10 days. Please see our action card as a quick point of reference so that parents and carers know what to do if a member of their household shows Covid 19 symptoms.
Welcome Back Safety Announcements Detail from video in pdf form (Please note that the isolation period has been updated to 10 days not 7.)
Please see the link for transport information and bus timetables. (Please note new times and pick up locations for Wigan buses) We will update with any further announcements from the local authority/ Transport for Greater Manchester as we receive them.
Updated Dynamic Risk Assessment SJ School Opening RA September 2020 1.9.20
Video information for students safe return: https://youtu.be/x-WS5ZYZWG4
Letter regarding use of face masks from Mrs Yorke-Robinson
Welcome Back letter September 2020 from Mr McCabe
Whole School Letters
Updated Draft Risk assessment for September Opening SJ School Opening RA September 2020 16.7.20
End of Summer Term Letter to Parents and Carers
Urban Outreach Lunches July 2020
School Opening Plans for September (As of 10th July) These plans will be confirmed in September and be accompanied by a ‘students friendly’ video. September Opening Plans as of July 2020
Government information about school Opening for Parents and Carers
Draft Risk Assessment for September Opening SJ School Opening RA September 2020 for website (Please note that this will be followed with a guide for parents/carers outlining key elements of new procedures.)
Visioning for September Opening and Virtual Learning 2nd July 2020 September Opening Possibilities and Ongoing Learning Plan.
Live lessons – Acceptable Use Agreement – Students
School Opening Plans for Y7-10
22nd June 2020 Letter from Mr McCabe regarding School Opening Plans for Y7-10 email addresses and what September might look like.
Bereavement Support April 2020
1 May 2020 – Letter from Mr McCabe
1 May 2020 – Letter to students and parents
Year 7 Letters
Updated Risk Assessment for Y7 Visits to school
Year 8 Letters
Updated Risk Assessment for Y8 Visits to school
Year 9 Letters
Updated Risk Assessment for Y9 Visits to school
Year 10 Letters
Opening instructions for Y10 June 15th 2020
Opening instructions for Y10 June 15th 2020. Please read this alongside the risk assessment below.
3 June Risk Assessment for Opening to Y10 SJ School Opening RA June 2020 (Please note that this is a working document and will be updated)
Year 11 Letters
Results day letter to parents July 2020 Final
Whole School Letters
23 Mar 2020 Letter to students and parents
Year 7 Letters
28 Apr 2020 – Book Buzz letter
Year 8 Letters
Year 9 Letters
Year 10 Letters
Work Experience Year 10 April 2020
Year 11 Letters
Year 11 letter from Miss Dougan March 2020
GDSE update Year 11 April 2020
18 Sept 2019 – Parent Governor Elections Eligibility
Parent Governor Elections Eligibility
Parent Governor Nomination form 2019
Letter To Parents 19 – SC-TMC – 13 Sept 19
Year 7 Letters
Year 8 Letters
12 September 2019 – Spanish Trip letter 2020
Year 9 Letters
Year 10 Letters
Year 11 Letters
24 Jan 2020 – Year 11 Letter Parents Evening
12 June 2019 Uniform 2019 onwards
10 June 2019 CRB Cunninghams Biometrics Opt-In
10 June 2019 – Sexual Harassment Online
9 May 2019 Student Leader Assembly
4 April 2019 – Year 11 Leavers’ Dinner
3 April 2019 – Easter Newsletter 2019
18 March 2019 – Year 11 GCSE Examinations
11 March 2019 – Letter from the Headteacher
11 March 2019 – Year 7 Parents Evening
5 March 2019 – Year 11 Leavers Hoodie
4 March 2019 – Year 8 Parents Evening
26 February 2019 – Year 9 Parents Evening
14 February 2019 – Year 11 Half Term Revision Timetable
11 February 2019 – World Book Day
8 February 2019 – Enrichment Day | Timetables for Enrichment Day
1 February 2019 – Internet Safety
24 January 2019 – Behaviour and Uniform
8 January 2019 – Attendance Letter
21 December 2018 – Year 10 Parents – Miss Dougan
21 December 2018 – Year 11 Parents – Contingency Day
13 December 2018 – Year 11 Pre-Public Exams
12 December 2018 – Stronger Together December
7 December 2018 – Curriculum Enrichment Day Timetable
7 December 2018 – Curriculum Enrichment Day
28 November 2018 – Year 8 Assessment Letter
28 November 2018 – Year 7 Assessment Letter
28 November 2018 – Years 7 8 – Christmas Party Letter
26 November 2018 – Mock Spanish Oral Exam
26 November 2018 – Mock French Oral Exam
23 November 2018 – Homework Timetable Letter
20 November 2018 – Mobile Phone Letter
16 November 2018 – Yr 10 Parents’ Evening
12 November 2018 – Bucket List
2 Nov 2018 Peace Lounge letter
31 October 2018 – School Buses
5 October 2018 – Year 11 Parents’ Evening Oct 18
27 September 2018 – Year 7 We’re in it Together
27 September 2018 – Year 8 We’re in it Together
26 September 2018 – Year 7 Mass of Welcome
19 September 2018 – We’re in it together evening Year 10 2018
7 September 2018 – ‘Bucket List’ activities Sept 2018 half term
7th September 2018 – Bucket List Activities
7th September 2018 – Stronger Together September
23rd August 2018 – Looking forward to welcome you back