We are extremely proud to see many of our students embracing working from home and not letting it halt their enthusiasm or stop them from producing amazing pieces of work.
CTK A Level Photography student Tillie has taken this image this week entitled ‘isolation’.
Great progress from an A Level art student demonstrating how to be productive and work towards your goals from your home.
Here at Christ the King, we recently hosted our second successful Spirituality Conference, welcome to all students across all sites, focusing on The Power of the Word.
The conference started with a welcome talk about what the days events and a song from the Gospel Choir. Throughout the day we were welcomed by many guest speakers, including Father Christopher of the St. Fidelis Friary, an Ash Wednesday lunch service, and a special performance from professional Gospel singer Natalie Christian John.
The day was a huge success and allowed a space for staff and students to network, but also reflect and learn about themselves and those around them.
Following the announcement that education providers will close, apart from to the children of key workers and vulnerable students, the Government has now published its list of Key workers here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision/guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision
If you fall into the key worker category, please email us to confirm at enquiries@ctksfc.ac.uk, that you would like your child to attend College. All the parent’s whose children fall into the vulnerable category were contacted by email yesterday.
College Closure
Christ The King Sixth Forms will be closed from Monday 23rd March to all students, until further notice (apart from key worker’s children and vulnerable students) following the Government’s announcement last night that all schools and colleges will close at this date, due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
Home/Distance Learning
Exams
Vulnerable students and Key worker’s children
Bursary Payments
Students who have been offered a place for study at Christ the King Sixth Forms in 2020
Students who have applied for a place for study at Christ the King Sixth Forms in 2020
Students who wish to apply for a place at Christ the King Sixth Forms in 2020
Contacting the College
If you need to contact us during this time, please contact staff on their usual email address. If you have not heard back within 24 hours or the matter is urgent please contact us via enquiries@ctksfc.ac.uk
We will continue to keep you updated via email and website announcements on our website, please also keep up to date with Government guidance which is updated daily on www.gov.uk/coronavirus.
We keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
PARTIAL CLOSURE OF SIXTH FORM for Lower Sixth BTEC Level 3 and Lower Sixth A Level Students
Following the Government’s recent announcement regarding self-isolation measures, unfortunately staffing levels are at a point where we are unable to teach all students safely onsite. The health and safety of our students and staff is our number one priority at all times, therefore we will be implementing the following measures:
From tomorrow, Thursday 19th March, until after the Easter Holidays, Tuesday 21st April, only Year 13 (Upper Sixth students), BTEC Level 1 & 2 students and those sitting GCSE/Level 1 Maths and English should attend lessons onsite.
All remaining students should stay at home and teachers will be setting and marking work online. It is important that students continue to work hard and keep up to date with their studies. In tutorial yesterday students were fully briefed on how to access their college work from home using Microsoft Teams, Moodle and email.
The situation is changing daily, we anticipate there will be further developments, parents and staff will continue to be updated via email. We will continue to post updates on our website. For further information on Coronavirus, please visit the Government website, which is updated daily.
As you are probably aware, the Government announced new guidance yesterday regarding coronavirus. We will continue to keep parents/guardians updated via our website but please ensure you are following the Government guidance which is updated daily www.gov.uk/coronavirus
I want to reassure you that Christ the King Sixth Forms are taking all necessary steps to protect our community and are continuing to follow official guidance from the Government and the local authority. We have taken protective measures which includes, asking that external visitors do not visit our sixth forms, postponing work experience, extra curriculum events and all trip and visits.
Our sixth forms remain open for all students – this is the current official Government guidance. If your son/daughter is unwell or self-isolating, report this as you would normally by following the absence procedure and telephoning us.
If your son/daughter has the symptoms below, please keep them away from college. Latest Government advice on how long they should stay off for can be found by visiting www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-households-with-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection
Government guidance now also says that if anyone in your family has these symptoms, the whole family should isolate for 14 days.
Today in your son/daughter’s tutorial we have outlined the above, as well as given them instructions on distance learning, so that they are able to access their emails and college work from home, should they need to at this present time or near future.
Current Government advice is that anyone at risk of increased risk of severe illness from coronavirus, needs to follow social distancing measures. All students with a pre-existing condition that this applied to will be written to today. If you think this applies to your son/daughter and we aren’t aware of their medical condition, please contact m.nunes@ctksfc.ac.uk
Ensuring the health and wellbeing of students, staff and our sixth form community is of the upmost importance to Christ the King Sixth Forms. We have therefore decided to implement a range of measures aimed at attempting to protect our community from the transmission of coronavirus.
We continue to closely follow the Government’s advice and our sixth forms will remain open at this present time. However, we will be taking a number of measures to mitigate against transmission of coronavirus.
These will include, but are not limited to:
Any further updates will continue to be posted on our website. If you have any questions about these measures, please get in touch, by emailing enquiries@ctksfc.ac.uk
Further information about Coronavirus can be found by visiting https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response
Coronavirus (COVID-19): UK government response – Updated 13 March 2020
Symptoms
The most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are recent onset of:
New continuous cough and/or
High temperature
For most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild infection
Key messages
If you have symptoms of coronavirus infection (COVID-19), however mild, stay at home and do not leave your house for 7 days from when your symptoms started. (See ending isolation section below for more information).
Wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds, each time using soap and water.
Stay away from vulnerable individuals such as the elderly and those with underlying health conditions as much as possible
You do not need to call NHS 111 to go into self-isolation. If your symptoms worsen during home isolation or are no better after 7 days contact NHS 111 online. If you have No internet access, you should call NHS 111. For a medical emergency dial 999
For more information on the above, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-people-with-confirmed-or-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection
Department for Education Coronavirus helpline
Today, the Dfe have launched a new helpline to answer questions about COVID-19 related to education. Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline as follows:
Phone: 0800 046 8687
Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk
Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)
We know that some of you may have concerns or questions about the current outbreak of Coronavirus – officially known as COVID-19.
We want to reassure you that we are working hard to minimise the risk to our students and staff and are following Government guidelines at all times.
For the latest information and guidance, please see the Government’s website.https://www.gov.uk/guidance/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-information-for-the-public
For the latest information and guidance, please see the Government’s website.https://www.gov.uk/guidance/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-information-for-the-public
CTK St Mary’s football team played their last League fixture of the season this week. They won 12 games out of 18, meaning they are now set to finish 3rd in the Division.
A huge well done to all the lads who played this season.
“CTK has always encouraged me to aim high, which has led me to apply to the University of Oxford and I am so pleased to begin my studies there. ”
“During my time at CTK I have enjoyed meeting various new people, whilst engaging in classroom activities and coursework. Additionally, my teachers have provided me with excellent support throughout my studies. I am now going on to study Pharmacy at University of Manchester, in the pursuit of becoming a Pharmacist. I can’t wait to start this new journey.”
“Studying BTEC Health gave me the best opportunity to realise my dream. I’m incredibly appreciative of all the support and assistance I received throughout my course. From the beginning, the staff recognised my ability and didn’t give up on me.”
“I really enjoyed my learning at CTK as lessons were relevant, engaging and challenging, whilst cultivating a warm, dynamic atmosphere.”
“The personalised attention and encouragement from the teachers has, without doubt, contributed to my academic success. The various resources offered by the sixth form, such as the library, extracurricular activities, and online tools have been outstanding. I would highly recommend CTK, to anyone looking for a wonderful educational experience that goes beyond academic excellence.”
“CTK St Mary's is a great environment with friendly people and teachers who want us to succeed. My grades significantly improved. I have enjoyed the various trips and enrichment activities that take place at CTK.”
“If you are willing to put in the effort to succeed, CTK is the best place to be. The sixth form provides excellent resources and a supportive community to help you reach your academic and personal goals.”
