Dear Parents and Carers As you will now be aware the Government announced yesterday that schools will remain closed until February half term. This is a very difficult time for all of us and I would like to thank you all for the support we have already received. There are a number of important updates...Read More
Good morning, We are sure that you are aware of the announcement last night by the Prime Minister regarding a new lockdown and the closure of schools. As a result of this the planned lateral flow tests will not be taking place on the dates that we sent you yesterday. We realise that you will have...Read More
Dear Parents/Carers You will be aware of the announcement from the Department for education about the phased re-opening of secondary schools. This is an ever-changing picture and we are working hard to ensure we have plans in place for both testing and remote learning. As things stand, we have the following plans in place: All...Read More
Dear Parents/ CarersAs I have said before, I have been extremely proud of how the vast majority of pupils have adapted to our new systems and procedures. As the second national lockdown begins, it is an appropriate time to review some of oursystems to ensure that we try to keep everyone as safe as possible....Read More
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian As we are all well aware, the issues surrounding the Coronavirus continue to cause difficulties within our communities and I would like to reiterate the current rules surrounding what activity is allowed under the current regulations and request that you explain these to your children aged 11 and over when they are travelling...Read More
Letter for parents about COVID-19 symptoms Public Health England have produced a letter for schools to distribute to parents which explains when a person requires a coronavirus test and what the symptoms of coronavirus are. The Department would be grateful if you could share and circulate this letter amongst parents at your school. The intention...Read More
Dear Parents/ Carers As we draw towards the end of our first full week I wanted to contact you to thank you for the enormous amount of support we have had during this unprecedented time. It has been a pleasure to welcome our new Year 7 and 12 students. They have settled quickly and it...Read More
Dear Parents/ Carers A number of you have asked for more information about procedures in school for those individuals who are showing symptoms of and who subsequently test positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). At the present time, we have had no positive cases in school. We will of course continue to monitor this. If a child...Read More