April 2024 Dear Parent, I hope you and your family had an enjoyable Easter break. Can you believe we’re in our final term of Year 10? I’m very much looking forward to some nicer weather and to see how the students get on with their mock exams. Our mock GCSE period for Year 10 begins […]
April 2024 Dear Parent, I extend a warm welcome back to all our Year 11 students for their final term at Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College. We are now very much into the ‘countdown’ towards the full GCSE exams and, indeed, practical GCSEs and oral MFL exams are already taking place. I wish every success […]
Dear Parent, We are delighted that this year we can take a number of students on pilgrimage to Lourdes, which will take place in May. During our time in Lourdes, students will journey with and pray for pilgrims who are ill or who suffer disabilities. To support the pilgrimage, we are having a non-uniform day on Friday […]
Dear Parents and friends of our college, In these challenging times, we are acutely aware of the financial strains affecting our schools, especially here in Worcestershire. The issue of unfair funding persists, with neighbouring schools receiving significantly more funding per student. Since the onset of the pandemic, many of our students have faced difficulties in […]
HPV vaccinations will be taking place for Year 8 students in College on 5th June. Further information with the link to the consent form can be found in the attached letter here. It is really important that you complete the E-Consent form. Even if you decline the vaccine, Vaccination U.K. still need the consent form completed. This will ensure that your child […]
Dear Parent,As part of our Lenten fundraising, we will be holding a non-uniform day on Thursday 14th March. All proceeds will be divided between the Father Hudson’s Society as part of their annual Good Shepherd Appeal, St. David’s medical centre in Zimbabwe and CAFOD. Students are reminded to dress in their own smart and modest […]
20th February 2024 Dear Parent, Year 11 Year Books and Leavers’ Hoodies As you will no doubt be aware, we are in the process of preparing a Yearbook and organising Year 11 Leavers’ Hoodies to mark the end of your child’s time with us.The Leavers’ Hoodies will be navy blue with an embroidered emblem and […]
15 th January 2024 Dear Parent, We would like to invite you and your child to Year 9 Pathways Evening on Thursday 1st February 2024.The evening will start with an introductory talk by Mr McClarey which will cover all aspects of our pathways process.Following this you will have an opportunity to meet all of our […]
Dear Parent, DTP/MEN ACWY vaccinations will be taking place for Year 9 students in College on Thursday 8th February. Further information with the link to the consent form can be found in the attached letter. It is really important that you complete the E-Consent form. Even if you decline the vaccine, Vaccination U.K. still need the consent form completed. This will ensure […]
Dear Parents/ Carers, Online safety is an important part of keeping children safe at Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College. All pupils are taught about how to stay safe online, but this will only be successful if we work together with parents and carers to help reinforce safe online behaviours at home.As Christmas draws near, many […]