2nd February 2022 Dear Parent / Carer, Re. Re-introduction of face masks We have seen an increase in the number of positive Covid-19 cases in school over the recent days. As a precaution, and in accordance to our school’s risk assessment, we will be re-introducing face masks for all students, staff and visitors in school. […]
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The government has informed schools that face masks are to be worn in classrooms and in all communal indoor spaces to reduce the spread of the Omicron variant. Face masks should be appropriate and not have a slogan written on them. If students are wearing a reusable facemask, guidance suggests that this should be stored […]
15th December 2021 Dear Parents/Carers, I am writing to inform you about the series of Options assemblies that have been planned for your child leading up to the Options evening on Wednesday 23rd February 2022. These will take place in the Great Hall or remotely in tutor rooms every Friday morning. We expect your child […]
Most smartphones allow parents and carers to choose which apps and features appear on their child’s device and which ones do not – also preventing young people from buying and downloading anything that is unsuitable for their age. The attached guides to parental controls for managing apps on iPhones and Androids will help you to […]
Monday 29th November Dear Parent / Carer On Monday 6th December, all Year 7 students will be participating in our annual Carol Service. Students have been preparing for the Carol Service both in their music lessons, and with the signing workshop that all Year 7s took part in this term. Students will have one further […]
We would like to draw your attention to the issue of vaping amongst young people. We have become aware that certain types of vapes are being marketed towards children due to their bright colours and flavours such as bubble gum and strawberry. E-cigarettes do contain nicotine, which is an addictive and harmful substance, and their sale […]
Reverse Advent Calendar Advent started on Monday 29th November and to mark this we are running a Reverse Advent Calendar in aid of the St Dunstan’s Food Bank, which is supporting over 200 families. The idea is for students to bring in donations for the food bank over the 17 days of advent. Donations should be […]
From Monday 29th November until further notice face coverings must be worn in communal areas by staff, visitors and students in Year 7 and above, unless exempt. This is due to concerns regarding the Omicron variant of Covid. Schools were notified today (Sunday 28th November). Once outside the building and in lessons face coverings do […]
Last year, around one in five young people aged 10-15 in England and Wales admitted experiencing online bullying. To support our kindness calendar which runs until the end of term, we are asking student to consider how online communication can be used positively. Download the guide and brighten someone’s day – Kindness
