St Teresa of Calcutta CAT

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Volunteers play a vital role in our schools and communities.

From reading with children and supporting school events to serving as Governors and Directors, volunteers help create opportunities, enrich experiences and strengthen the communities we serve.

This Volunteers’ Week, we celebrate and thank everyone who gives their time to support our pupils and schools. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, helps make a lasting difference.

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National Volunteers' Week 🌟

Could you make a difference in the lives of children and young people?

School governors play a vital role in supporting and challenging schools, helping to shape the future of education in their local communities. It's a rewarding opportunity to use your skills, gain new experiences, and help ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Across our Trust, we are incredibly grateful for the dedication, time, and expertise our governors give so generously. Their commitment helps our schools continue to grow and flourish.

If you've ever considered becoming a governor, National Volunteers' Week is the perfect time to find out more about this important and rewarding role.

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Job of the Week📢

Mount St Joseph is seeking an ambitious and inspirational Assistant Head of Department for English to join its dedicated and successful team. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional practitioner to help drive high standards of teaching and learning, support departmental development, and inspire a love of English across the school.

The successful candidate will have strong subject knowledge, a proven track record of raising achievement, and a passion for helping every young person reach their full potential. Working within a supportive Catholic community, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality education while contributing to the school's mission of academic excellence, personal growth, and faith development.

If you are a talented and motivated teacher ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

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At the heart of our faith is love. God's love is not distant or conditional, it is generous, self-giving, and offered to everyone.

This reminder encourages us to share that same love with those around us through our words and actions.

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Thinking about joining our team? 🌟

Our Careers FAQs page is designed to help answer some of the most common questions about working within STOC, from the application process and interview stages to professional development opportunities and staff benefits.

Whether you're ready to apply for a current vacancy or simply exploring future opportunities, you'll find helpful guidance and information all in one place.

Find out more here:
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As we begin the final half term of the 2026/27 academic year, we look forward to making the most of every opportunity ahead.

This term will be filled with celebrations, achievements, memorable events and important milestones as we reflect on another successful year across our schools. Thank you to our pupils, staff, families, and wider communities for their continued dedication and support.

Here's to a fantastic final half term and a strong finish to the school year!📚

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At the start of each week, we love sharing our Liturgical Calendar Overview with you. This week, we continue our journey through Ordinary Time, a season that invites us to grow in faith, hope, and love in the everyday moments of life.

Let’s take this week as an opportunity to live out Bishop John’s call to be Ambassadors for Christ in all we do, in both big and small ways.

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As we celebrate Volunteers’ Week, we give thanks for the many people who selflessly serve our Trust communities.

Whether as Governors, Directors or volunteers supporting our schools, your dedication reflects the spirit of service at the heart of our Catholic mission. Through your generosity, you help create opportunities, strengthen communities and support the flourishing of every child.

Thank you for the time, care and commitment you give so freely.

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As we start a new week across our Trust, we reflect on the importance of hope in helping us face each day with confidence and faith.

May this week be one of peace, perseverance and hope for all.

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As half term draws to a close for some of our schools, we are looking forward to welcoming pupils and staff back next week.

We hope everyone has enjoyed a restful and enjoyable break, and for those schools with another week of half term still to come, enjoy the well-deserved rest!

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Good luck to many of our eldest pupils whose exams continue next week.

We are incredibly proud of all the hard work, dedication and resilience you have shown throughout this exam season. Remember to stay positive, get plenty of rest and believe in yourselves, all your hard work will pay off.

Wishing you all the very best for the week ahead. You’ve got this!

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As we continue through the half term break, we would like to remind families that support is still available if needed 💙

If you or your child need help, advice or someone to talk to, services such as Childline, the NSPCC and NHS support remain available throughout the holidays.

Parents and carers can also find helpful advice and support here:

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We hope everyone is enjoying the half term break and making the most of the sunshine safely ☀️

💧 Drink plenty of water
🧢 Wear hats and sunscreen
🌳 Stay in the shade during the hottest part of the day (11am–3pm)
👶 Keep babies and young children cool and hydrated
🚗 Never leave children or pets in parked cars

You could also check in on elderly relatives, neighbours and anyone who may be vulnerable in hot weather.

Wishing everyone a safe, happy and restful half term! ☀️

Helpful advice for parents and carers from the NHS can be found here:

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It's become a real tradition at STOC that every Friday we suggest a piece of Scripture to share at home over the weekend. We hope you find hope, comfort and joy in our suggestion this week.

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A huge shoutout to our incredible Admin Team! 👏

Supporting all of our schools, our Senior Leadership Group and the Central Team, they are at the heart of everything we do. From managing calendars and greeting guests, to setting up meeting rooms, clerking meetings, supporting in schools and so much more — no two days are ever the same.

Their organisation, professionalism and willingness to help with absolutely anything keeps everything running smoothly.

Thank you for all that you do for our Trust community — your hard work and dedication never go unnoticed!

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As we approach half term, we would like to thank all of our staff, communities and students for their hard work and dedication throughout this half term.

We recognise that this is a particularly challenging time during exam season. Well done to all of those in our primary schools who have now completed their exams, and the very best of luck to students in our high schools with exams still to come.

We hope everyone enjoys a restful and well-deserved break.

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We still can't believe how brilliant the St Monica's Artwork was!

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🎨 St Monica’s Art Takeover!

Here is some of the brilliant Year 7 artwork from some of St Monica’s youngest pupils.

We love seeing the creativity, imagination and effort that students have put into their work. Fantastic job, Year 7!

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Job of the Week📢

St Joseph’s RC Primary School in Ramsbottom is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join its supportive school community. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting teaching and learning, helping pupils to thrive both academically and personally.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to deliver learning activities, provide whole class cover, and support pupils through high-quality interventions and resources. We are looking for someone with HLTA status, experience of delivering lessons, and a strong commitment to safeguarding and supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.

If you are passionate about helping children succeed and want to be part of a caring and ambitious team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

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