Bishop Challoner Parent Letter
Tuesday, 4th November 2025
A WARM WELCOME BACK!
I hope this letter finds you and your family well and that you enjoyed a restful half-term break. As we start the new term, our focus remains on helping every young person thrive, achieve their best, and grow into confident, responsible, and compassionate individuals.
We are proud of our pupils’ progress and are committed to providing a supportive and inspiring environment. This term brings new opportunities for learning and achievement, and we encourage all students to work hard, aim high, and take pride in their accomplishments.
Your partnership as parents and carers is vital, and we appreciate your support in helping students succeed. Together, we can make this term a positive and productive one.
Behaviour and Expectations
As we welcome our students back, we are reinforcing the high standards we expect regarding uniform and behaviour.
Our Core Behaviour Expectations
Our fundamental behaviour expectations are simply: Ready, Respectful, and Safe.
- Ready for Learning: Being prepared, on time, and focused in all lessons.
- Respect for students and adults: Treating everyone in our school community with courtesy and consideration.
- Being Safe: Ensuring the safety of yourself and others at all times.
Friday Senior Leadership Detention
For students whose behaviour falls significantly short of our expectations, but does not yet warrant an internal suspension, we may issue a Senior Leadership Detention.
- This two-hour detention will run every Friday from 3:10 PM to 5:10 PM.
- The first Senior Leadership Detention will take place on Friday, 7th November.
- This measure will be used thoughtfully, only when there are justified grounds to avoid an internal or external suspension, where possible.
This approach supports our behaviour policy and helps uphold the high standards expected at Bishop Challoner.
Uniform Policy Reminder
As the colder weather sets in, please ensure your child adheres to the school’s uniform policy:
- White shirt
- Bishop Challoner tie
- Navy Bishop Challoner blazer
- Grey flannel trousers or school skirt (for girls)
- Black or navy socks
Students may wear a plain dark coat (black or navy) to school, with no logos or motifs. Please note that hoodies are not permitted, nor are trainers in place of school shoes. A single dark pair of socks is sufficient—multiple pairs are not necessary.
Uniformity is key as we continue to cultivate harmony and pride within our school community.
If there are any financial difficulties in relation to purchasing a school coat, please contact info@bishop.towerhamlets.sch.uk or call the Main School Office on 0207 791 9500.
Non-school items will be confiscated and returned at the end of the week.
Dates for the Diary
Reminder for all Parents and Carers Year 10 Parents Evening is due to take place next week Tuesday 11th November 2025. Year 11 GI’s begin on the Monday 24th November 2025.
Thank you once again for your continued partnership and support. Working together, we can ensure this term is filled with achievement, growth, and success for all our students.
Yours in service,
Mr A Hall
Executive Headteacher
