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...
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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 –...
COVID-19: Schooling till February Half-Term – Secondary
Dear Parent/Guardian, On Monday evening, as part of a national lockdown, the Prime Minister announced that schools will remain closed until February half-term. Schooling till February Half-Term All pupils will have lessons online till February half-term. The children...
STARLIGHT – Issue 5 (Autumn 2020)
In the Autumn 2020 issue, you can read about how we are keeping the Star family safe and supporting our communities through the Festive Winter Gift Programme, how Ed Tech is transforming learning in our schools, and the latest news and achievements from our schools.
Update on arrangements for start of term and COVID-19 Testing in School
Dear Parent/Guardian/Carers, I am writing with an update on arrangements for your child’s learning over the next few weeks. Lessons during w/c 4th, 11th and 18th January The Government has confirmed that there will be a staggered start to the new term for pupils in...
Secondary: Staggered Start
This information has now now been updated - please see this post for the most up to date information http://bit.ly/SB-Sec-31-12-20 Dear Parent/Guardian, You may be aware that the Government has announced that there is to be a staggered start to the new term for pupils...
Reporting positive COVID-19 cases including track and trace over the holiday period
As a school, we are responsible for supporting Public Health England by facilitating contact tracing for 6 days after the final day of teaching. In the event of a positive case being identified between Saturday 19th December to Thursday 24th December, school will...
Secondary End of Term letter: December 2020
Dear Parent/Guardian/Carers, As I reflect on the term that has passed, it is fair to say that we have faced challenging circumstances since September. Like in schools up and down the country, we have had individuals testing positive for Covid-19 and a number of...
Summer 2021 GCSE, Vocational and A Level Exams
Summer 2021 GCSE, Vocational and A Level Exams Update In summary: The start of the summer examinations will be delayed till 7th June to allow for three more weeks of preparation. There will be more generous grading, in line with the record number of good grades...
Secondary Autumn Half Term Newsletter
Dear Parent/Carer, As the half term is coming to its close, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support of Starbank School through what has been an extremely positive start to the new academic year. It has been wonderful to see all of our...