Parent Survey Results
We wanted to say thank you to all who took the time to complete the parental survey last half term. We had 275 responses. We always appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your views as your feedback allows us to identify the areas that you, as parents, feel that we are successful in as well as the areas for further improvement.
We are pleased to know that your children feel safe in school, that you feel that behaviour is good and that students are shown how to behave respectfully towards others. It is also good to hear that you value the Catholic Life and Mission of the school. We were also pleased to see that there have been improvements since the last survey on your responses to the questions about knowing what your children will learn and how well they are doing.
The areas that you have told us that you would like us to improve are related to communication and your involvement in the prayer life of the school. We have just launched the Arbor app which, when you all have access to this, will make communication smoother. We have also recently appointed a second Lay Chaplain to work across our hub who has lots of ideas about how we can involve you in the prayer life of the school so we will be sharing these with you soon.
Cost of Living – How We Can Help
The cost of living crisis is affecting everyone in different ways. We are wanting to support all in our community in whatever ways that we can.
Uniform – if you have any items that your children have outgrown but that is still good quality perhaps you could donate that to school. If you need uniform, then please contact your child’s tutor or Achievement Leader and we will see what we can do to support you with this.
Free School Meals – If your circumstances have changed you may be eligible to claim free school meals for your child. We know that parents are often reluctant to claim this as they are concerned others will know about it but as we operate a cashless system the meal would be claimed in the same way as if it was paid for using the Arbor account. Please make this claim if you are eligible as it provides access to other types of support that will allow your child to take part in enrichment activities and school trips. To find out if you are eligible please visit https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals
Little Acts of Kindness Fund – Our Trust has set up a fund to offer financial support for families and this fund can be used in a variety of ways. If you would like to find out more about this please look on the Trust website https://www.ololcatholicmat.co.uk/our-trust/little-acts-of-kindness-fund/.
You can email head@christtheking.notts.sch.uk if you need to make a claim from this fund.
The Christ the King Community showing that they care by supporting the SVP Summer Sleep Out
The SVP Summer Sleepout allows children and young people to experience what it is like to sleep outside for a night with only a sleeping bag, tent or cardboard box for comfort. This summer, we are encouraging students and their families to organise their own Sleep Out event in aid of the St Vincent de Paul Society who work with those who are experiencing homelessness. This can be outdoors as a family, or alternatively with a couple of friends in a back garden. We would appreciate any support with the SVP Summer Sleep Out. All funds raised will help to change the lives and support the most vulnerable in our communities. You can find more information about the work of the SVP here: https://www.svp.org.uk/involve-young-people
To make a donation and for sponsorship by friends and family, please log on using this link: (give star once registered). https://giving.give-star.com/online/saint-vincent-de-paul-society-england-and-wales/christ-the-king-arnold-cares
Bishop Patrick McKinney is seeking to appoint new foundation
governors to our diocesan schools. Foundation governors play a vital
role in maintaining and developing the Catholic character of our
schools.
The planned Easter Service in the Good Shepherd Church has been cancelled.
Friday 1st April
School will begin at the usual time with registration. Students will be dismissed, having had lunch and an in-school liturgy service, at 1.45pm from school.
Bus companies have been notified and will collect students from the usual collection points.
We wish you all a Happy and Holy Easter.
