Bishop Challoner Parent Letter
September 2026
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Year 9 Information Evening
Dear Parents/Carers
As your child progresses through Year 9, we are delighted to invite you to our Year 9 Information Evening next week.
The evening has been organised to provide parents and carers with important information about this significant stage of your child's education as they begin to prepare for the transition into Key Stage 4. During Year 9, students will start to consider their future pathways and make important decisions regarding their GCSE options. We want to ensure that both students and families feel informed, supported and confident throughout this process.
During the event, you will have the opportunity to meet members of our Senior Leadership Team, Year 9 pastoral staff and key teaching staff. We will share essential information about the options process, the subjects available to students, and the factors that should be considered when making choices for Key Stage 4.
We will also discuss the vital role that attendance plays in academic success and outline how parents and carers can support their child to maintain excellent attendance, engagement and progress. In addition, we will provide practical guidance on how families can support learning at home, helping students to develop the habits, resilience and independence needed to succeed both now and in the years ahead.
The evening will also provide parents and carers with the opportunity to ask questions and gain a clear understanding of how they can support their child during this important stage of their education.
The details of the evening are as follows:
Date: Tuesday 29th September 2026
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Venue: School Theatre
Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions and speak with members of staff. We strongly encourage all parents and carers to attend, as the information shared will help you support your child as they prepare for the next phase of their educational journey.
We look forward to welcoming you and working in partnership with you to ensure your child makes informed choices, achieves their full potential and is well prepared for the opportunities and challenges of Key Stage 4.
Yours faithfully,
Shahidur Rahman
Deputy Headteacher
Bishop Challoner Catholic School
352 Commercial Road
London
E1 0LB
0207 791 9500
