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posted on 09 October 2012 |
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The October 2012 edition of the Schools Bulletin is now available online. It contains items of interest to teachers and governors in the schools of the diocese. |
This document contains the allocation of advisers to schools for the coming academic year. It also includes all the contact e-mail addresses.
The establishment of the long-awaited new Catholic secondary school in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, along with its associated Catholic primary school is one of the most exciting developments for the local Catholic community for generations.
The September 2012 edition of the Schools Bulletin has been published. It contains items of interest to teachers and governors of schools in the diocese.
A new Prospectus for all parents of pupils who will enter Year 6 in September 2012 and who are preparing to submit their application for a place in a Catholic Secondary School for September 2013 is now available.
Summary and related documents following the Headteachers' Conference, July 2012, held at Westminster Cathedral Hall.
The July 2012 edition of the Schools Bulletin has been published. It contains items of interest to teachers and governors in the schools of our diocese.
The revised Diocesan Policy on Religious Education, with links to the latest Religious Education Curriculum Directory (2012).
The June 2012 edition of the Schools Bulletin has been published. It contains items of interest to teachers and governors in the schools of the diocese.
The CES have published new staffing procedures replacing the existing ones dated 2004.
Proposed court case seeks to prevent an entirely legitimate proposal to increase educational choice
Following the retirement of a number of Head Teachers, work is being done to recruit strong, spiritual leaders for primary and secondary schools in the Diocese.
Schools have been engaging with the new Draft Framework for Inspection since January 2012. The pilot will continue to the end of June 2012 and schools and individuals are invited to respond to the pilot using the consultation forms.
The closing date for the consultation is 22 May2012. Responses should be sent to Sr Mary Jo Martin maryjomartin@rcdow.org.uk
Details of a marathon to support street children in Sierra Leone.
The March 2012 edition of the Schools Bulletin has now been published. It contains items of interest to teachers and Governors in the diocese.
Catholic secondary education for children in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames finally looks set to become a reality, as proposals for two new Catholic schools enter the next stage.
New Academy Trust structures to allow Catholic Voluntary Academies to develop solidarity and structured relationships between schools.
Bishop John Sherrington has given a speech about the Historical Importance and Impact of Catholic Education to the Diocese of Westminster's Secondary Head Teachers’ Conference
Consultation on a new Catholic Secondary and Primary School in the London Borough of Richmond has started.
The new Diocesan Pilot Framework for Inspection of Catholic Schools in the Dioceses of Westminster and additional supporting documents are now available here.
The latest edition of the Schools Bulletin is now available online. It contains items of interest to all connected with our diocesan schools.
The three dioceses of Brentwood, Southwark and Westminster have jointly prepared this resource book for all teachers to use. This brilliant resource book helps prepare everyone, in and beyond London, for the 100 days of Peace surrounding the 2012 Olympics, and adopting it as a peace legacy for London.
Paul Stubbings has been appointed as Headmaster Designate.
Changes to the Governing Body of the Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School have been announced
Support materials are available to download. These include support material for the inclusion of Art in the Religious Education Curriculum, as well as the Religious Education Noticeboard for this term.
The latest edition (September 2011) of the Schools Bulletin has been published. It contains items of interest to those involved in the schools of our diocese.
Links and resources relating to the Church's practice of Penance and the recent changes to the discipliner of Friday Penance in England and Wales.
Fr Christopher Jamison gave the keynote speech on fostering a culture of vocation in Catholic schools.
'St Gregory's is proud of its rich cultural and ethnic diversity and is run on the belief that everyone at the school is equal and made in the image of God'
The latest School Bulletin has been published. It contains items of interest to teachers and governors in our schools.
Following consideration in principle by the Education Commission and Trustees, the Diocese is embarking on a detailed consultation exercise with schools about the government's Academies programme.
The Diocese of Westminster has welcomed a Court of Appeal ruling upholding the diocese's appointment of Foundation Governors to the Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School.
Archbishop Vincent Nichols visited Annunciation Infant and Junior Schools, Burnt Oak to mark their 80th anniversary.
The March 2011 edition of the Schools Bulletin is now online with news and information for teachers and governors in the schools of the diocese.
All the latest information and links about the Government's Academy Programme and how it impacts on Catholic schools.
The Diocese of Westminster has re-affirmed is commitment to mainining high academic standards at the school and has provided information about the appointment and role of Foundation Governors
In the January 2011 edition of the Schools Bulletin teachers and governors can find information from the Director of Education as well as an update on RE and the English Baccalaureate and Academies.
This form is register the Governing Body’s Highest Priority (Each school may submit a maximum of two proposals for consideration using a separate form for each submission – NB Priority is likely to be given to addressing CONDITION related needs). Completed Forms must be Received by 28 January 2011
CES, NBRIA and Diocese express concerns about Religious Education and the White Paper
The December 2010 issue of the Schools Bulletin is now available on our website.
The High Court has upheld the legality of the appointment of four new Foundation Governors of the Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School.
Higher Education and Initial Teacher Training, Academies and Free Schools and School Inspections
The Diocese of Westminster is working closely with interested parties to seek resolution of the current dispute over the appointment of Foundation Governors to the CVMS.
The latest edition of the Schools Bulletin has been published. It contains items of interest to teachers and governors of schools in the diocese.
This letter contains the latest update from the CES on Academies.
The September edition of the Schools Bulletin is now available. It contains items of interest to teachers and governors in the schools of the diocese.
Nick Gibb MP, Minister of State for Schools has discussed options available to Catholic schools in the Government's Academy Schools Programme in a key note speech at the Diocese of Westminster's Headteachers Conference.
The July 2010 edition of the Schools Bulletin has been published. It contains items of interest to teachers and governors in the schools of the diocese.
Schools are advised by the Diocese and CES not to take any precipitous action on the proposals to allow all schools to apply to become academies.
The Diocese and the CES reccomend the latest advice given by the NGA.
The May 2010 edition of the Schools Bulletin is now available online. It contains items of interest to teachers and governors in Catholic Schools in the Westminster Diocese.
The February edition of the Schools Bulletin is now available online.
Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School's £47 million Learning Village project has been officially opened.
Ruling by the Office of the Schools Adjudicator on Admission Arrangements
The December 2009 edition of the Schools Bulletin is now available with news and items of interest to teachers, governors and others associated with our Catholic schools.
The latest edition of the Education Service bulletin is now available - please note that this edition is only available online.
Archbishop Vincent Nichols speaks at Conference for Catholic head teachers in the Diocese of Westminster.
The latest issue of the Schools Bulletin (September 2009) has been published with news and information for teachers and governors of Catholic schools in the diocese.
London's 'Headteacher of the Year' award goes to Diocese of Westminster Headteacher
The latest edition of the Schools Bulletin, which will be of interest to teachers and governors has now been published.
This Guidance, issued in April 2009, encourages schools to celebrate the culture of Gypsy, Roma and Travelling People.
The latest Schools Bulletin (April 2009) has been published. The bulletin contains items of interest to teachers and governors of schools in the diocese.
The latest Schools Bulletin (January 2009) has been published. The bulletin contains items of interest to teachers and governors of schools in the diocese.
This is a list of schools which confirmed that they were closed on Monday 2nd February
Many schools will be closed on Tuesday because of the weather. Contact individual schools for further details about exact arrangements.
Many schools will be closed on Tuesday because of the weather. Most intend to open normally on Wednesday. Contact individual schools for further details about exact arrangements.
The Chairman of the Education Commission and the Director of Education have written to all Parish Priests, Head Teachers and School Governors in the Diocese of Westminster about proposed changes to Admission Arrangement at Cardinal Vaughan School.
The December 2008 edition of the Schools Bulletin has been published. The bulletin will be of interest to teachers and governors of our schools.
Responding to the recent Runnymede Trust's report, 'Right to Divide?, the Catholic Education Service for England and Wales says that Catholic schools serve some of the most disadvantaged communities in the country.
The Schools Bulletin, containing items of interest to teachers and governors in our Catholic schools, has just been published. Please follow the link to read the bulletin and also download the various attachments, including application forms for training courses.
The Schools Bulletin which is of interest to teachers, governors and others in our Catholic schools, has now been published. Please follow the link below to see the bulletin and the attachments.
The Schools Bulletin for July 2008 has been published. Please follow the link below for the text of the bulletin, together with the various attachments and booking forms.
Christine Gilbert, Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools, has addressed primary and secondary headteachers during the annual education conference at St Mary's University College, Twickenham.
The June 2008 Schools Bulletin is now available to download and includes news and information of interest to teachers and school governors.
Father Peter Burrows gave the keynote address which opened the Primary Heads' Conference in Malta. In his fascinating exploration of scripture, Fr Peter helped set the scene for the headteachers' pilgrimage in which they 'Walked in the Footsteps of St Paul'.
The current edition of the Schools Bulletin includes items of interest to schools, teachers and governors. The full bulletin can be downloaded as well as associated documents such as booking forms for training courses and conferences
Welcoming the stranger is the theme of the Diocese of Westminster's latest video message for schools, which was partly filmed at Cardinal Hinsley Mathematics and Computing College in Brent.
The January 2008 edition of the Schools Bulletin is now available.
The latest edition of the Schools Bulletin is now available.
Season of Advent a time for young people to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the Catholic faith and the scriptures.
A Mass for Head Teachers formed part of 'Securing the Future of Catholic Education' a one day Conference for Head Teachers in the Diocese of Westminster.
Business women of the future urged to make the world a better place.
The October 2007 Schools Bulletin has been published.
Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor has urged young people to remain faithful to Catholic values and to help the poor in two Summer Term video messages for Catholic schools in the Diocese of Westminster.
New SEF48 Documents and accompanying letter, published 30th April 2007
The March 2007 Schools Bulletin is now available.
Lent video message for pupils from Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor.
Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor has issued the following statement following the decision of the Secretary of State for Education and Skills not to put forward an amendment .
Many hundreds of parents and children will stage a mass lobby of Hertfordshire County Councillors on Tuesday 18th July and will urge them to reject a plan to end free transport to faith schools.