22 January 2026

Dear Parents and Carers,

We are writing to let you know that our Secondary and Sixth Form phases will close early at 12:45pm on Tuesday, 3 February to allow staff to attend the funeral of Aaron Phillips, our former colleague and much-loved member of our school community. 

Our primary phase will remain open as usual with their finish at 3:15pm. 

• Secondary students who are entitled to Free School Meals will be able to spend their lunch allowance in the canteen at break time. The canteen will have a limited amount available at 12:45pm for any students with FSMs who wish to grab something before going home.
• If your Secondary or Sixth Form child normally collects their Primary sibling at the end of the day, please make alternative arrangements if needed.

We understand that this change may require adjustments for families, and we are truly grateful for your kindness, flexibility, and support during this difficult time for our school community. We are sharing this information as early as possible to help you make any arrangements you may need. 

Warm regards,

Chris Bishop
Principal