Due to the poor weather conditions around the island today, the DESC has made the decision to keep all schools closed. The Year 11 mock exams that were due to take place today have been postponed until next week and details of this will be given to students when we return to school. The BHSA meetin…
13th January 2023 Dear Parent or Carer, I am writing to inform you that following the success of the previous two years, we have once again decided to record and upload the Year 9 Options Evening, rather than hold it in person. The presentation, which will outline everything that would have been di…
Following a meeting on Friday 6th January between NASUWT and the Department of Education, Sport and Culture, and the subsequent work which has continued since that meeting, the Department has been advised by NASUWT that tomorrow’s strike action will be suspended. Therefore, all students will be exp…
10th January 2023 Dear Parent/Carer, I am writing to inform you about the sale of Year 11 leavers’ hoodies. Whilst optional, they have always proven a popular keepsake. They are being produced by Dangerous Apparel and the cost is £30.00. They are available to order now from the company’s website, n…
10th January 2023 Dear Parent/Carer, Re: Reminder of Plans for NASUWT Strike Days: Wednesday 11th & Thursday 12th January 2023 In wishing you all the best for the New Year I must also remind you all that the next two days of strike action planned by the NASUWT are due to take place on Wednesday 11t…
Dear Parents, Carers and Families I wanted to get in touch to wish you all a restful holiday and I hope that you find time to enjoy some quality time with family, friends and loved ones. It’s been an enjoyable first term at Ballakermeen and I can say that I have been warmly welcomed by students, st…
16th December 2022 I am writing with reference to the NASUWT strike days proposed for 11th and 12th January 2023. Unfortunately, and again working on the basis that all teachers that could choose to strike will do so, I regret to inform you that I will have to ask Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 to once m…
Dear Parent / Guardian, There is currently a national shortage of liquid antibiotics across the UK. As a result, doctors and pharmacists are keeping liquid forms of the medicine for use in younger children. We are encouraging older children to use tablets or capsules. Helping your older children to…
With the recent inclement weather, we are writing to ask your support in encouraging your child to wear suitable outerwear on their way to school. This morning, we have had many students arrive wet and cold because they left home without wearing a coat or jacket. We can confirm that the school is w…