Bishop Challoner Parent Letter

Dear Parents and Carers,

On Thursday 25 September 2025, school will close earlier than usual to allow staff and families to prepare for our Open Evening, which begins at 4:00pm.

On Friday 26th September 2025, school will also close early in celebration of Bishop Challoner Day.

To ensure a smooth and safe dismissal, students will leave at staggered times on both days, as outlined below:

12:10 – Year 10 line up

12:15 – Year 10 dismissed

12:20 – Year 9 line up

12:25 Year 9 dismissed

12:30 – Year 8 line up

12:35 – Year 8 dismissed

12:45 – Year 7 line up

12:50 – Year 7 dismissed

13:10 – Year 11 Line Up

13:15 – Year 11 Dismissal + Sixth Form Dismissal

Break will take place from 10:50am to 11:30am on both days. Catering will operate a full service, so students wishing to eat before dismissal will be able to do so

Students will be dismissed from their usual designated areas. We kindly ask parents and carers collecting children to arrive promptly at the scheduled times. If your child usually walks home or travels independently, please ensure they are aware of the earlier finish and that suitable arrangements are in place.

If you have any concerns regarding childcare, please contact the School Main Office by the end of Monday, 22nd September, on 0207 791 9500 or via email at info@bishop.towerhamlets.sch.uk

The school will be happy to support you with your arrangements.

Yours in Service,

Mr A Hall

Executive Headteacher

Bishop Challoner Catholic School

352 Commercial Rd

London

E1 0LB

info@bishop.towerhamlets.sch.uk

020 7791 9500