We are excited to share that throughout Advent, our Catholic Life Ambassadors from each year group will be offering weekly reflections for every Sunday in Advent. These thoughtful reflections are a wonderful way for our school community to pause, pray and prepare during this special season. In our First Sunday of Advent post, James A (Year 7), read a hymn from the Stanbrook Abbey Hymnal, created by the Benedictine nuns of Stanbrook Abbey. Known for their deep prayer life, bea

We are delighted to share that our Year 10 students recently took part in the second round of the Jack Petchey Speak Out  Challenge. After completing the initial workshop with expert trainers from Speakers Trust, where they built confidence, developed their public-speaking skills and crafted powerful personal speeches, our students returned to the stage for the Assembly Final. Here, they delivered their speeches in front of their year group, each hoping to secure a place in t

We’re having a fantastic time in Chess Club this term! Students are showing great enthusiasm, learning new strategies, and enjoying some friendly competition. A special mention goes to Jayce (7N) and Christopher T (11C), who have made an excellent start since joining, and Vittoria (9S), who has also shown great progress and commitment. Well done to all our Chess Club members — we can’t wait to see your skills continue to grow!

At All Saints Catholic College, we encourage all students to carry and read a book daily. Reading is one of the strongest predictors of academic success and supports growth across all subjects. Research from the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) shows that reading comprehension strategies can add up to six months of progress in a single year. Vocabulary-rich reading also improves attainment across all GCSE subjects. Regular reading strengthens concentration, memory, and re

We wanted to let parents know about our All-Staff Book Club and share our excitement about the next selection… the perfect cosy, Christmas-curl-up-and-read classic: Little Women  by Louisa May Alcott. Join the March sisters – practical Meg, headstrong Jo, gentle Beth, and artistic Amy – as they navigate the triumphs and trials of growing up, and the hopes and dreams that shape their futures. It’s a truly charming and heart-warming story, ideal for enjoying over the next few w