Dear Parent/Carer,

Advent is a special time of quiet anticipation and reflection. As part of our Advent preparations, we continue with our charity drives donating to the Hackney Foodbank and St Joseph’s Hospice. Thank you for all your donations!

Thank you and Goodbye: We say farewell this term to Ms Smyth (English Teacher), Ms Crump (Art Teacher) and Mr Rich (Head of Year 12 and Sociology teacher) we wish them well and thank them for their service.

Carol Service: Our Year 7 Carol Service at the Immaculate Heart of Mary & St Dominic RC Church takes place on Tuesday 16th December at 1.30pm and will be attended by Deputy Mayor Bramble. The students have been 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

School Coats: As the colder weather is upon us, a reminder that all students are only permitted to wear a plain black coat with no 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. School hats and scarves are available to purchase from our suppliers Rough Cuts or plain black items only are also permissible.

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.

Week commencing Monday 15th December 2025: Rewards Assemblies

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 Cinema Reward Trip Periods 3-6

Thursday 18th December 2025: Year 12 Cinema Reward Trip

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

Monday 5th January 2026: Late Start 10.30am arrival for student registration

Thursday 8th January 2026: Sixth Form Open Evening 4.30-6.30pm

Thursday 15th January 2026: Year 12 Parents’ Evening 4-7pm

Wishing you a happy and Holy Christmas!

Yours in service,

Mr A Hall

EXECUTIVE HEADTEACHER