Dear parents and carers.

Thank you for your support as we dealt with the hot weather today. The conditions on site have been warm but by no means unbearable, with much of the learning taking place in air-conditioned rooms. However, the situation tomorrow is likely to put additional strain on our ability to run the site safely. This includes food storage and provision, staffing shortages and other factors.

I have therefore taken the decision to close the school site to most staff and learners tomorrow. The school will be open only to any Year 7 pupils whose families choose to send them in to school. This reflects our commitment to supporting colleagues in other areas such as the NHS, or other vital services, who might otherwise be unable to attend work.  Additionally, all pupils who would normally have additional support may attend by parental choice, regardless of their year group.  Pupils who attend school will work in the library, which is air-conditioned, and will be supervised by the Senior Leadership Team. A limited menu of food will be available. To avoid the worst of the heat, school will finish at 1.30 p.m. The NEAs and Maths mock examination scheduled for Year 10 pupils will be rearranged. 

Normal lessons for all pupils will resume on Friday June 26th. 

I understand the inconvenience that this may cause. Please accept that we are trying hard to balance the importance of staying open for learning as much as possible with the practical realities of keeping everybody safe. Your support would be much appreciated. 

Thank you.

Yours faithfully

Julian Kennedy

Headteacher/Pennaeth