Dear Parent/Guardian/Carers, My reflections. As I reflect on the term that has passed, I have been very impressed with how everyone, pupils, parents and staff alike have adapted to the challenging circumstances since January. We started the year in lockdown and...
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Restructuring Update
Parents of pupils at Starbank School Dear Parents You may have read an article in today’s edition of Birmingham Live regarding a staffing restructure at Starbank School which has prompted some members of NASUWT to vote for strike action early in the summer term. This...
Covid-19: Home Testing of Pupils (Secondary)
Dear Parent/Guardian, Regular asymptomatic (no symptoms) COVID-19 testing has been in place for all staff at schools and colleges since January. The Government has recently announced that all secondary aged students will also be offered regular asymptomatic COVID-19...
Secondary Reopening Letter
Dear Parent/Guardian and Pupils Further to my letter last week, I am writing to provide more guidance on your child’s return to school. Return to School On Monday 8th March, all pupils in Year 10 and Year 11 will return to school. Y11 must arrive at 8.30am and Year...
School Reopening – Secondary
Dear Parent/Guardian, I am writing to provide an update on your child’s learning over the next few weeks. School Reopening On Monday evening, the Prime Minister announced that schools will start to reopen from Monday 8th March onwards. Over the next two weeks, pupils...
Year 11 Online Meeting – 24th Feb @ 4pm
Dear parents, guardians and students, I am inviting students and parents of Year 11 to an online meeting on Wednesday 24th February 2021, between 16:00-17:00 pm. The meeting will be hosted by myself as Head Teacher and delivered by the school's Senior Leadership...
Report Deadline Letter
Dear parent/guardian, You will have recently received a written report detailing your child's academic progress, attitude towards learning and pastoral data, including attendance and rewards. You have also been invited to discuss with Form Tutors to discuss the report...
County Lines / Exploitation Intensification Period 1st-14th February 2021
Dear Parents/Carers and Students, COUNTY LINES / EXPLOITATION INTENSIFICATION PERIOD 1ST – 14TH FEBRUARY 2021 It is likely you have heard the term ‘County Lines’. This is a growing form of criminal activity that exists nationally, regionally across the West Midlands...
Exams Letter
Dear Student,As you will be aware, the government announced earlier this month that GCSE and A level exams will not take place this summer. I know that this news will have caused you disappointment and anxiety. You have worked very hard under extremely difficult...
Support available for both parents and children (Primary)
Dear Parent/Carer, As we enter the second week of the national lockdown, we are aware that many of our pupils and families are facing additional stresses and challenges. Each of us are experiencing a range of losses as the normality of life is once again so altered –...