8S: highest number of achievement points,
8O: least behaviour points, 8S: best overall attendance,
8O & 8U: biggest improvements.
Pastoral Reports
Year 7
Page 2
Newsletter 7 - July 2025
Mr Bligh, Pastoral Leader Year 7 - mrblighj@strichardscc.com
Year 8
Mrs Harker,
Pastoral Leader Year 8 - mrsharkerh@strichardscc.com
As this academic year comes to a close I would like to take
this opportunity to thank the pupils of Year 8 for all of their
hard work and efforts over the course of this academic
year, as well as the continued support from our parents and
carers who continue to champion the children’s success.
Liturgy
Thank you to Jo and our clergy for organising and
supporting the year group services and opportunities for
reflection over the course of the year.
Andreas completed a 10k hike and
hosted a very popular cake sale in
June, raising a staggering £573 for
cancer research. Very well done,
Andreas!
Congratulations to Layla, Lottie and Ksenia for achieving
over 500 house points, along with a further 4 pupils who
have achieved over 450 achievement points this year, a
testament to their hard work and outstanding efforts.
Although my time with Year 8 has been brief, I have
thoroughly enjoyed working with all of the pupils over
the last 4 weeks. I have had some of my most proudest
moments witnessing the journeys many pupils have made
and we celebrated these collectively in our final assembly,
with the following form groups being rewarded with a
selection of sweet treats to share.
Celebrations
I also take this opportunity to celebrate the successes of
pupils who have gone above and beyond in their efforts this
last term.
I look forward to seeing all of the pupils continue to
approach their education with positivity and curiosity. Asking
questions, exploring new ideas, and never stopping seeking
knowledge. An enthusiasm for learning will open countless
doors and help you discover your passions. I wish you all a
wonderful summer break and all the very best for Year 9.
Scarlett, Emilia, Amelia and Maria represented St Richard’s
Catholic College at this year’s town sports, which fell on our
inset day on Friday, 27th June. Despite the teams usually
consisting of 6 athletes, the girls did fantastically well and
finished 2nd in their year group out of the other 8 competing
schools - this is an incredible achievement girls, well done!
As we approach the last week of Year 7 the Tutor team
and I have been reflecting on the journey the pupils have
made this year. It seems a blink of an eye since the Year 7s
were walking up the drive on their first day. I could not be
more proud of the way they have embraced all aspects of
school life. To have a Year 7 as the lead role in the summer
production is just one example of how they have impacted
our school community and made it better. All year, I have set
them 3 tasks - be kind, give your best, make a difference to
someone else. If they continue to do this, I am sure they will
overcome the challenges of Year 8.
Mrs Harker (Pastoral Leader Year 8) has already been
getting to know your child and I am confident they will
continue to flourish under her leadership in Year 8.
I hope you all have a restful summer
GCSE Results Day - Thursday, 21st August 2025
Please click here to read important information regarding Results & Post Results.
Please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Fletcher, Exams Officer, with any queries or concerns.
Term 1 will begin for Year 7 and Senior Prefects only
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Wednesday, 3rd September
Term 1 will begin for Years 8, 9 10 and 11
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Thursday, 4th September
Dates for 2025/2026