Dear Families,

We hope you had a lovely Christmas and would like to wish you all a very happy New Year as we begin 2026. We are very much looking forward to welcoming all students back to school tomorrow and starting the new term together.

Although our heating systems are fully ...operational and classrooms will be warm, the current spell of extreme cold weather means we kindly ask that children attend school wearing appropriate warm school clothing. Please ensure they have a warm coat, hat, scarf, gloves and suitable school footwear to keep them comfortable and safe, particularly during arrival, departure and outdoor periods.

Our school site has been gritted; however, we ask everyone to take extra care when travelling to and from school. Roads, pavements and footpaths remain slippery in places, so please allow extra time for journeys and remain vigilant when walking on and around the school grounds.

Students are expected to be in tutor rooms for 8:40am.

Thank you for your continued support in helping us keep everyone safe. We look forward to welcoming the students back tomorrow and to a positive and successful year ahead.

📱 Found Mobile Phone
We found a mobile phone on Thursday evening. It has been handed in to Liberty Leisure, where it can be collected from their reception.

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 - 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 - 𝟭𝟵.𝟭𝟮.𝟮𝟱

Due to a burst heating pipe on site, the school will be closed tomorrow as the heating cannot be restored in time.

A full message with... details, including information about limited on-site provision for families who need it, has been sent via Arbor. Please read this carefully and complete the Google Form by 8:00pm tonight if you require this support.

Thank you for your understanding and we wish all our families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 – 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐧 𝟑 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐟 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦

This has been an extremely busy term, filled with many wonderful moments and achievements across our school community. Highlights include our ...SPARK students’ Celebration Breakfast, a series of successful sporting fixtures, and a very well-attended Careers Fair, which provided valuable inspiration and guidance for our students. There has truly been lots and lots to celebrate.

There is still a few more things to look forward to as we approach the end of term:

𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟕 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟖 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨 – 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫
Tickets are available to purchase through the Arbor Shop.
Any tickets purchased today or over the weekend will be issued on Monday
Tuck shop open on the night. CASH ONLY!

𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲 – 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫
To help us get into the festive spirit, students are invited to wear something Christmassy on Wednesday 17th December 2025.
Students may wear a Christmas jumper or festive top with their usual school trousers or skirt and school footwear.
If students choose not to wear a Christmas jumper, they should attend in full normal school uniform.
Festive extras such as tinsel in hair, festive headbands, or small accessories are welcome.

Please note:
Clothing should be appropriate for school and safe for lessons.
No full costumes, face paint, or items that could cause disruption.

End of Term Finish – Friday 19th December
School will close at 12:00pm

𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
Students are welcome and encouraged to bring a donation for our food bank.

Collection points will be available in Main Reception and in Year 7 areas within school. Thank you for your continued generosity and support for those in our wider community.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
We’ve been really pleased to see how well attendance has been this half term — thank you to everyone for your efforts in ensuring students are in school and ready to learn. Every single day in school makes a difference.

Good attendance isn’t just about lessons; it’s about building friendships, growing confidence, and being part of our vibrant school community. Let’s keep up the great work together as we move towards the end of term — every day counts.

𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 – 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟
We are incredibly proud to share that the school community raised £800 to support those affected by Storm Melissa. Thank you for your kindness and compassion.

𝐅𝐥𝐮 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
There has been significant media coverage around flu this year. We are pleased to confirm that the school nursing team will be returning on 12 January 2026 to offer flu vaccinations to any students who missed their appointment or who now wish to receive it.

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟
We kindly remind parents and carers that meetings with staff must be pre-arranged. For safeguarding and operational reasons, staff are unable to leave lessons or other duties to meet without prior notice.

If you wish to discuss a concern, please contact the school office or use the appropriate communication channels to arrange an appointment. This ensures that the right member of staff is available and that sufficient time can be given to your query.

Turning up to school and requesting an immediate meeting places pressure on staff and can disrupt learning for students. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain a calm, safe, and well-organised school environment.

Thank you for your continued support in working with us positively and respectfully.

𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞
As we come to the end of a very full and successful term, I would like to thank students, staff, parents and carers for your continued support and partnership. Your commitment, generosity and positivity make our school a truly special community.

We wish all our families a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year. We hope the holiday period provides time to rest, reflect and enjoy time together.

Students will return to school on Tuesday 6 January 2026 and we look forward to welcoming everyone back ready for the new term.

Warmest wishes,
𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐡 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤