Message from our Chaplain Mairie
Catholic Social Teaching
Last week we spent part of Mission Day looking at Catholic Social Teaching and members of our Sixth form attended a conference on this subject. Catholic Social Teaching is a way of understanding how we live out our faith by what we do and how we behave. It is faith in action and comes out of scripture. A description that many people would recognise is working for the Common Good. This begins with The Dignity of the Human Person. We believe that every person is created by God as a unique and precious individual and that we have a responsibility to recognise and protect those in need. Our 4R’s show our understanding that we need to respect ourselves and each other. Our Mission Statement reminds us that ‘Everyone Matters’ and our Gospel Values for this term place service at the heart of all we do. These elements are all part of the Commandments of Jesus to ‘Love one another’.
As well as the support offered by the Foodbank, there are Food Hubs serving the local community. Hubs are available to the whole community and, by using them, the community helps to address food waste. You can register as a member at your first visit, £4 per visit and take your shopping bags with you. More information from the hubs themselves or follow on Facebook – Very Green Grocery.
Last Friday, our Year 7s had the opportunity to experience a live virtual author talk with Keren David. Keren talked about her new book What We’re Scared Of and how her experiences as a Jewish woman inspired the story. Oscar Zatonski, Rachel Aldridge and Jack Daley submitted thoughtful questions which were put to Keren and evoked interesting discussion about her favourite books, characters and whether she would ever write a biography. 
We would like to thank all students and parents for your understanding on Wednesday while the strike took place.
On Sunday, Matthew Jackson attended the England Karate Championships. He won Silver for second place in Kata. A massive achievement as this was the first tournament of the year. He will be attending the British Championships in February. Well done Matthew and good luck!
Next week we be will marking and celebrating Mental Health week with Place 2 BE
The Science department are very proud of eight Year 13 Chemistry Students who recently took part in the 55th International Chemistry Olympiad.
Work Experience at Daresbury Laboratory 
One of our fabulous students is standing for the Youth Parliament election.
Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Libraries Service is launching an iPad lending scheme, which will allow residents to boost their digital skills by borrowing a device from their local library.
A reminder that the deadline for Bronze DofE in Friday 17th February.
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