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…
Dear Parent / Guardian, Due to the increase in cases of scarlet fever caused by Strep A in the UK, we would like to take this opportunity to remind you of the signs, symptoms and the actions to be taken if you, your child or anyone in your household should develop symptoms. Public Health has advise…
5th December 2022 Dear Parent or Carer, Year 11 mock examinations will take place between the 17th and the 23rd of January 2023. To ensure an authentic experience, all of the assessments will be held centrally and supervised by external invigilators. Students will receive an individual mock timetab…
23rd November 2022 Dear Parent/Carer, I wrote to you on Monday regarding the impending NASUWT strike days. In my letter, I outlined that it was a possibility that, should the strikes go ahead, we will be unable to accommodate all students at school. Unfortunately, and working on the basis that all…