We are looking forward to welcoming all students back to the College at 8.45am on Wednesday 1 September.  New year 7 students should meet in the Theatre.  New students who are not in year 7 should report to Reception.  All other students should report to their form tutors.

An impressive 86% of students achieved at least 5 or more higher grades A*-C, the best set of results ever and continuing a three year trend of improvement. There was also significant improvement in the results for the key subjects of English and mathematics at A*-C grades.

Nearly a third of Catmose students achieved at least 3 A*/A grades which will give them a great start to their post-16 studies.

Stuart Williams, Principal said ‘Our students have achieved a fantastic set of results; they are the result of a considerable amount hard work, staff commitment and the support of their parents.  This is a great way to celebrate the last year of results in our old buildings and is a great benchmark to improve on with the additional

The new term starts on Wednesday 1 September.  College uniform can be purchased from the uniform shop from 11.00am to 4.30pm on Mondays (excluding Bank Holiday) and Thursdays. Uniform can also be puchased online.  See uniform policy for details (here).

Thursday 23 and Friday 24 September 7.30pm

Critics Circle Award winning company Independent Ballet Wales (established 1986) are a dance company that is pushing back the barriers of classical ballet, headed by Artistic Director Darius Williams.

For their Rutland debut, the two-night residence will be a night to remember as Wales' premier ballet company will perform specially selected excerpts from past productions along with new pieces from young choreographers.

Funding by Arts Council England.
Photo: Peter Teigen
www.welshballet.co.uk

Advance: £12.50, £11.50, £5 u.16yrs, £32 family of four
On the door: £13.50, £12.50, £6 u.16yrs, £35 family of four

Congratulations to Will Hodgson and Laura Winstanley who will be the College Head Boy and Head Girl next term. Their deputies will be Jordan Louis-Fernand, Henry Brown, Laura Wilkinson and Rachel Burgon. See the recent issue of Connect to read more about the latest news and information from the College here.

Catmose College and Southfield School are considering a proposal to federate and form one governing body with responsibility for both schools. Parents/Guardians, staff and key stakeholders have been invited to participate in the consultation and have been issued a booklet which explains the proposal. Your opinion is very important to us and will significantly influence the outcome of the consultation. 

You are invited to attend a public meeting in the Theatre at the College at 6.00pm on Thursday 16 September. The consultation will close at 3.30pm on Thursday 7 October. To read more click here.

Students and staff at the College have been visiting the new site to admire the new facilities that will be on offer once the new Campus opens early next year. To read more about the new College and other news see the latest issue of Connect.