Dear Parents, Carers and Students,

End of term arrangements

The last day of term is on Friday 19th July. This will be an own clothes day where we will be asking students to contribute a £1 donation to our local charities.

There will be an early finish with Year 12 finishing at 11am and Year 7-10 finishing at 12pm. A hot grab and go food service will be provided before students leave at 12pm.

For students who travel on Abbey Coaches, the coach will be leaving at 12.30pm.

Arrangements for September 2024

Please see the arrangements below for the beginning of the new academic year:

• Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd September 2024 - Staff Inset Days

• Wednesday 4th September 2024

Please note that Abbey Bus service will only operate at normal times on Wednesday 4th September – there will be no additional buses.

Year 7 – Students will need a packed lunch on Wednesday 4th September – no catering facilities will be open on Wednesday 4th September only. (Please note we are a nut free school)

Year 12 – Students will need to bring their own drinks/snacks for break on Wednesday 4th September – no catering facilities will be open on Wednesday 4th September only. (Please note we are a nut free school)

• Thursday 5th September 2024 - Normal school day – all students in lesson from 8.30am

Pastoral Events 2024-2025

Please do attend the pastoral events that are held each academic year. These are always designed in line with emerging school, local or national priorities relevant for your child’s age and it is therefore important that families attend. We value the relationships that we have with our parents and carers. A collaborative approach with good communication achieves the best outcomes and ensures your child is getting the most out of their education whether that be through academic success, pastoral support or personal growth.

The dates for pastoral events in the new academic year are as follows, so please make a note in your diaries:

Parents' Evenings 2024-2025

Action for Happiness

Action for Happiness is a movement of people taking action to create a happier and kinder world, together. Action for Happiness brings people together and provides practical resources. Their aim is to help each other learn evidence-based skills for happier living, feel a sense of belonging and commit to personal action to create more happiness. Each month they share a calendar with daily actions to help find ways to be part of something bigger.

This months calendar is Jump Back Up July - please see attached. So, let's find ways to bounce back this month! Further information can be found here: https://actionforhappiness.org/

Kind regards,

Miss S Totty

Senior Deputy Headteacher