From:                              ST BARTHOLOMEW'S SCHOOL <SC8695402a@schoolcomms.com>

Sent:                               17 March 2020 13:18

To:                                   ARobbins

Subject:                          Message for all Y13 students

 

Dear All,

 

There is much speculation about school closures and about the scheduling of this summer’s exams, and when put alongside the widespread apprehension about health, I recognise that this is a very unsettling time for you all. Above all, I want to acknowledge how difficult things are for you and to assure you that we will do everything we can to support you over the coming months.

 

I want to confirm that the school will remain open until such time as the government directs us to close, or until such time as staff absence makes it impossible to keep the school open safely. If we move to a partial closure, our priority will be to support students with public exams this summer.

 

As far as the exams are concerned, we have no information as yet from the government or from exam boards about the rescheduling of exams. It seems that we should anticipate some considerable disruption but we cannot yet anticipate what form this disruption will take. It is important that everyone recognises that this is a national issue and that any disruption will affect all courses and all institutions. It is not the case that students with more practical components will be at a greater disadvantage. I am anticipating that universities will wait until the exam situation clarifies before making any judgment on entry for 2020.

 

Hard as it may seem, I would encourage everyone to continue to apply themselves with conviction to their studies, and in circumstances where students or teachers are self-isolating or circumstances where the school is closed, students should look to maintain contact with their teachers via email and, most importantly, SMHW. This will be our main avenue for sharing work throughout this period.

 

Unless your circumstances meet the criteria set out in government guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response),you should continue to attend school. Of course, if you are showing symptoms you should follow guidelines that have been established to protect you and the wider community.

 

With very best wishes to you all.

 

Kind regards,

 

Mr A Robbins

Head of Sixth Form

      

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