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As a Catholic School, we strongly believe that education is a partnership between home, school, parish, and community. We are dedicated to developing children who achieve personally, academically, socially, and emotionally throughout their time at our school. This underlines our school’s commitment to creating learners for the future. The school is a vibrant and happy place to be, with lots of exciting things going on. Our school is made up of children and staff from a wide range of backgrounds. We pride ourselves on valuing the unique child, and celebrating diversity. At a Catholic school, Catholic doctrine and practice permeate every aspect of the school’s activity. The Catholic character of the school’s education must be fully supported by all families in the school. All applicants are therefore expected to give their full, unreserved, and positive support for the aims and ethos of the school. Application for admission to St Scholastica’s Reception class is completed online during the year before the child is due to start school. Further information on admission procedures can be found in the Starting Schools in Hackney booklet, available from the Hackney Learning Trust. Supplementary forms are available from the school or downloadable below. A maximum of 30 children can be admitted into the Reception Class. It is a legal requirement that all children receive full-time education from the beginning of the school term following their fifth birthday. However, the policy in Hackney is that children who are about to reach their fifth birthday receive full-time education. Before your child starts at school you will be asked to bring him/her along to visit the school, fill in the necessary documents, and discuss any queries with the Headteacher or Deputy. You will be asked to sign a copy of the Home/School Contract and the ICT Acceptable Use Policy at this meeting. For younger children, you may also be invited to visit the school on another occasion with your child, for a session in his/her new classroom so they can meet the class teacher and support staff and become more familiar with the new surroundings. Pupil Premium is allocated straight to our school and it is identifiable. Schools are free to spend the Pupil Premium as they feel is appropriate. The government thinks that schools are best placed to assess what additional provision should be made for individual pupils within their responsibility. However, all schools will be held accountable for how they have used the additional funding to support pupils from low-income families and in care. The schools must report and publicize annually how the money has been spent and what the impact has been made on the achievements of the pupils. The Pupil Premium funding that is received by the school annually is used in a variety of ways to improve pupil attainment and to help overcome any barriers to learning. We ask parents and carers of children receiving the funding, to ask for their ideas on what will help most. Some children will already be doing well in English, Maths and other subjects. But there may be things we can do to stretch them further, to help them aim higher, or to build their confidence – like having ASpace, residential visits, taking part in activities to develop language or social skills. We spend some of the money on training staff to make sure that they are up to date with the latest knowledge about what works for disadvantaged children. In addition, money is spent on staffing so that we can provide quality first teaching and provide the high-quality intervention programs that meet the needs of all learners. Parents are invited into school for workshops such as Literacy & Maths, special assemblies and major events such as the St Scholastica’s Got Talent, Harvest Festival, and the Crowning of Our Lady. Many parents join the Friends of St Scholastica which is instrumental in organizing additional events for the children, such as our Christmas Disco, cake sales, and the Easter Bonnet competition. As well as raising funds to purchase new equipment for the school as well as trips to the Seaside, Rio Cinema and many more. Parents also benefit from our Adult Learning Programmes such as ESOL and computing classes and participate in Learning Through Play and SEAL Parenting run by ASpace.How much parents and carers get involved with their child’s learning makes a very big difference to how well they do at school. So we also spend money on activities that help keep you informed about their targets, and confident in knowing how to support their learning. We will report to you at parent’s evenings, but if you would like more information on your child’s progress at any time, please get in touch with your child’s class teacher. We strive to make learning fun and to provide an education that develops the whole child academically, socially, and emotionally. We recognize that every child is special and has unique contributions to make. We inspire each other to learn, grow, enjoy and be happy. We focus our energies on ensuring that all children aim for excellence and can achieve the very best that they can. We create a strong self-belief so that all are prepared to meet the demands of a changing world and make positive contributions. At St Scholastica’s Catholic Primary School all staff is expected to uphold and promote the school ethos and fundamental principles of British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. We recognize that developing the necessary qualities within both the children themselves and the school as a whole can help prevention. The teaching of basic skills in reading, writing, and calculation are given high priority at St Scholastica’s Catholic Primary School. We ensure that the different learning styles of children are recognized in the delivery of all lessons. Our school teaches the National Curriculum through cross-curricular topics. This means that each term every year group has a focus topic (e.g. Active Planet). We have found that this approach allows us to have a truly broad and balanced curriculum so that all children have a chance to excel and develop talents in many different areas. The children enjoy learning in this way and therefore achieve high grades. View full school

Welcome to St Scholastica's College, an independent school for girls in Years 7-12. Our day and boarding school - affectionately known as 'Schools' - has been educating young women for 140 years, instilling values that have their foundations in both the Catholic faith and the inspiration of the Good Samaritan parable in the Gospel (Luke 10: 25-37). We proudly describe our College as a 'school like no other.' We do so because we believe our educational offering - through innovation and evidence-based continual development - nurtures young women to become citizens who will make a difference to the world. Some elements of a Schools's education are subtle. Others are firmly grounded in academic achievement and personal growth, aiming to develop young women who are resilient, just, compassionate, balanced, wise, and well equipped for an ever-changing and challenging world. It is a great privilege to contribute to the development of a young girl's growth into a great young woman, and in my role, We have the joy of seeing girls achieve amazing things each day. Spirituality is at the heart of our College and is informed by the Benedictine tradition that sustains and nourishes the human spirit. Benedictine values, the story of the Good Samaritan, and the life of Christ are the foundation stones of College life. They are not abstract notions, and students are encouraged, through their faith, to search for meaning and to acquire a sound, moral basis for living their lives. Our motto is PAX – or Peace, a universal longing, which we promote by developing young women who, through the way they live their lives, help create peaceful, generous, and tolerant communities. St Scholastica's College, a College of Good Samaritan Education (GSE), is entrusted to share in the mission of the Church through the ministry of Catholic education. GSE's charism requires it to sustain and nurture communities of learning that uphold the teachings and mission of Jesus Christ and that draw on the essential values of the Rule of Benedict: love of neighbor, stewardship, community, discipline, hospitality, justice, and peace. St Scholastica's College holds the care, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people as a central and fundamental responsibility of its apostolic work. Every person who shares in the work of GSE – the GSE Governing Council, religious, employees, GSE school staff, contractors, parents, and volunteers is responsible for promoting the inherent dignity of children and young people and for upholding their fundamental right to be respected and nurtured in a safe school environment. St Scholastica's College commits to providing a safe and nurturing culture and learning environment for all children and young people. At all times, the ongoing safety and wellbeing of children and young people in their care will be the primary focus of care and decision-making, with particular attention paid to the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, children and young people from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and children and young people with a disability. St Scholastica's College also commits to: Taking into consideration the views of children and young people about decisions that affect their lives Empowering children and young people by taking their views seriously and addressing any concerns they may have Acknowledging the cultural diversity of families and being sensitive to how this may impact the wellbeing and safety of children and young people Taking proactive steps to prevent child abuse and identifying risks early so that such risks may be removed or reduced Staying abreast of and meeting legislative requirements to protect the safety and wellbeing of children and young people Continuously reviewing and improving systems and practices to protect children and young people from abuse Taking prompt action when allegations of abuse are raised and ensuring they are appropriately referred and investigated Providing children and young people with the knowledge and skills to understand and maintain their safety Applying robust human resources and recruitment practices for all staff, contractors, and volunteers. Creating and nurturing child-safe school environments is a dynamic process that involves active participation and responsibility by GSE. It is marked by collaboration, vigilance, and proactive approaches across policies, procedures, curriculum, and operational practices. To this end, GSE commits to: Providing regular training and education to all GSE employees on child abuse risks Implementing specific policies, procedures, training, and a national Code of Conduct to support the achievement of child safety Ensuring that every person involved in GSE understands the critical and specific role they play, individually and collectively, to ensure that all children and young people's wellbeing and safety in their care. St Scholastica's College is an Independent Catholic day and boarding secondary school for girls. Founded by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan in the Benedictine tradition, the College proudly continues the Sisters' legacy to girls' education. The College is a diverse, Christ-centred, inclusive community that respects each member's dignity and individuality. We respond to our motto, PAX (Peace), through the relationships we foster, our College grounds' physical environment, and our active commitment to social justice. We promote a school culture that focuses on the academic and personal growth of each student. We celebrate diversity and provide an environment that enables all to find a place. To equip young women to play their part in a world beyond school. To ensure that students reach their full potential and are confident to live successful lives of peace, compassion, justice, and tolerance. To educate young women who, with justice and compassion, will make a difference in the world. To ensure that St Scholastica's College remains an educational institution of girls and young women's first choice. Our values are based on the life of Christ, The enduring values of St Benedict, The humanity reflected in the parable of the Good Samaritan, Respect for the spirituality of the First Australians. View full school

We are a Catholic Benedictine educational institution for young women committed to providing a holistic formation anchored on academic excellence to mold our students into critically aware and socially responsible agents of change towards transforming to a just and equitable society. We envision self-fulfilled Scholastica women and men of character and integrity, imbued with Filipino, Christian, and Benedictine values, living out ora et labora, with a passion for service and commitment truth and justice to transform society. "The Grade School Program, though the Small Group Prescribed Instruction with Individual Pacing (SGPIIP), impresses upon the pupils' spiritual and communication development critical thinking decision-making skills and, love for literature and the arts. Likewise, the Program endeavors to mold them into socially aware members of the community as well as building in them the ache to help and serve the country." Remaining committed to its thrust of Education for Justice and Social Transformation, the school offers academic scholarships, merit scholarships, sports scholarships, as well as financial assistance. The qualified student enjoys the scholarship or financial assistance for the duration of her/his course [maximum of four (4)/five (5) years only] unless terminated voluntarily by the student or by the school after due process due to failure to comply with one or more of the maintenance requirements. The chapel was built in 1922, but the Romanesque architecture that inspired it dates back to about 1000 AD. It is typical of medieval European Romanesque abbeys with a magnificent rose window on the west end and a grand ceiling framed by trusses with ascending brown arches. The chapel is a wooden statue of Our Lady, to whom many Scholastican brides have offered their bouquets. A massive pipe organ is played on extraordinary occasions. At the chapel's east end in the sisters' choir section and high above the altar is a new addition, circa December 2005. Each eleven feet tall and six feet wide, three stained glass windows depict the Trinity, St. Benedict, and St. Scholastica. Three interlocking circles that symbolize the Trinity are set above three mounts associated with each Person: Mt. Sinai, the Father Mt. Calvary, he Son Mt. Sion, the Holy Spirit. The designer, Don Amorsolo, a grandson of the master, Fernando Amorsolo, achieved a "painterly" effect by instructing Kraut Art Glass, which executed his design, to paint in the glass fire it instead of using prepared glass in standard colors. Found within the St. Cecilia Building is the St. Cecilia's Hall, which has witnessed musicians since the early forties. St. Cecilia's Hall has been the venue of the annual St. Cecilia's concert, graduation recital of the School of Music's graduates, and visiting artists' performances. It is also used as a venue for the programs/activities sponsored by the different student organizations for theater productions, programs, and other activities sponsored by students. It has a seating capacity of 995. It likewise can accommodate at any one time two (2) grand pianos, one (1) baby grand, a full orchestra, and a 100-voice choir. Located on the first floor of Annex A of the St. Mechtild Building, the Sr. Caridad Barrion Hall is used as a venue for meetings, conferences, seminars, and social functions. The fully airconditioned hall can seat about 120 people and, when necessary, can be converted into three small classrooms. The Sr. Odiliana Rohrwaseer Hall Hall is located on the third floor of the new wing of the St. Mechtild Building. It is a venue for Instructional multi-media presentations, stage productions, presentations, piano performances, viewing/projection room, and is used as a Conference Room. Newly renovated in 2013, it is creatively designed for a small audience (limited to 60 only) to accommodate presentations that need interactive responses. The first five German Sisters: M. Ferdinanda Hoelzer, Sr. Petronilla Keller, Sr. Crescentia Verser, Sr. Winfrieda Mueller, and Novice Alexia Ruedenauer arrived on Philippine soil on September 14, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. The first school in a windowless wagon-shed along Moriones Street, Tondo opened for the first three grades on December 3. The first enrolment was eight children (2 boys and six girls) from well-to-do families and 50 boys and girls in the "Free School." Construction of the new building started on a more oversized church lot in Singalong offered by Archbishop Harty. At early dawn on the day before Christmas, the Sisters, together with some student boarders, moved to the new address 1532 Pennsylvania Avenue. The Educational Survey Commission and the Board of Education Survey named St. Scholastica's College one of the two schools maintaining the "highest standards concerning the physical plant, equipment, teaching personnel, and methods of instruction." On February 13, an incendiary bomb set St. Cecilia's Conservatory of Music on fire. The other buildings were also razed to the ground. All the buildings were gone except the small wooden structures: the free school, the old home economics building, and kindergarten. The School of Music was named a Center of Excellence in Music Education by the Commission on Higher Education. Two College graduates ranked fifth and 8th in the Licensure Examination for Teachers. View full university