Early Finish & Christmas Activities

Dear Parent/Carer,

Next week are our whole school AP1 examinations which marks the start of a very busy run up to Christmas. All parents/careers will have had the full details of their child’s assessments and timetable. This week culminates in an early finish on Friday 5th December 2025 at 1.15pm. Advent also starts this Sunday 30th November and as part of our Advent preparations, we continue with our charity drives including supporting the Hackney Foodbank. There are many events taking place in December so whilst writing, please see below a reminder of the following:-

Year 7 Carol Service

Our Carol Service at St Dominic’s RC Church takes place on Tuesday 16th December at 1.30pm. The students are practising for very hard and we warmly invite all Year 7 parents/carers to attend.

Christmas Lunch

Our Christmas lunch for students takes place on Wednesday 17th December as a set meal of Roast Turkey dinner, dessert and a drink. The cost of this meal will be paid for by the school. Please note a vegan option will also be available.

Key Dates:

Please see below details of other important dates for your information. Please note the early finish at 12.30pm on Friday 19th December 2025.

Wednesday 3rd December 2025: Year 7 Cinema Reward Trip Periods 3-6

Thursday 4th December 2025: Year 8 Cinema Reward Trip Periods 3-6

Friday 5th December 2025: Year 9 Cinema Reward Trip Periods 1-4

Friday 5th December 2025: Early Closure following AP1 – 1.15pm

Tuesday 16th December 2025: Year 7 Carol Service at St Dominic’s RC Church 1.30pm

Wednesday 17th December 2025: Student Christmas Lunch (fully funded)

Wednesday 17th December 2025: Christmas Jumper Day (£1 charity donation)

Wednesday 17th December 2025: Year 10 Reward Trip Periods 1-4

Wednesday 17th December 2025: Year 11 Reward Trip Periods 3-6

Thursday 18th December 2025: Year 12 & 13 Reward Trip

Friday 19th December 2025: End of Term – School finishes at 12.30pm.

Monday 5th January 2026: Late Start (to arrive at 10.30am for registration)

Thursday 8th January 2026: Sixth Form Open Evening

School Coats

As the colder weather is upon us, a reminder that all students are permitted to wear a plain black coat without branded logos. If you are experiencing financial difficulties and would like some assistance in the purchasing of a coat, please contact your child’s Head of Year to discuss further.

Yours in service,

Mr A Hall

EXECUTIVE HEADTEACHER

Website: https://www.cardinalpole.co.uk/
Location: 205 Morning Ln, London E9 6LG, UK
Phone: 020 8985 5150