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With just two weeks to go until the winter break, I’m dedicating this blog largely to the practicalities of the end of term and the start of 2025.

Firstly, school is closed to all students on Friday 6th December. Teaching staff are in school for a day of training, looking at how best we can overcome the barriers to learning that some students face as we try to ‘Unlock Gateways’.

Secondly, the final day of the Autumn term is Friday 20th December. As I have said before, this is a day later than most other local schools following the consultation held earlier in the year. Students are expected in school on Friday 20th between 8.30am and 12.20pm, when we break for the holidays.

Thirdly, the first day back to school for all students in 2025 is Monday 6th January. Again, this is a day later than some local schools.

Finally, a reminder that our ‘Have Christmas on Us’ competition is in full swing. Details here, all that a student needs to do to enter is to show up every school day in December. Good luck!

Have a great weekend when it comes,

Joe Barker

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