Introduction
Welcome to the School Blog. Despite the obvious spring showers, some much heavier than others, all students have managed to spend time outside during the school day over the last week. We believe this is a healthy approach and continue to ask that all students bring their coats, at least until the weather settles down further.
Pandemic Update
Locally and nationally, the pandemic appears to be relenting, but we are taking a cautious approach and continuing necessary mitigations, at least for now. You will be aware that English schools are making mask-wearing voluntary from next week onwards. We await further information from the scientific advisors who report to the Welsh Government. We continue to recommend that all students take a lateral flow test twice a week, and anyone displaying symptoms should take a PCR test as soon as possible and not attend school at this time.
Celebrating Achievements
Big congratulations to Steph and Emily (both Year 11) who have just passed their Level 1 Tennis Coaching Award. It may be a little early to dream of Wimbledon, but who knows what the future holds?
Extra-Curricular Activities
A good number of students in Years 7 and 8 have attended our extra-curricular programme this week. There are still plenty of spaces available, but it was great to see many students eagerly participating in the various activities. Well done to everyone, especially our ‘Be Football Girls Ambassadors’ who have helped coach the younger students recently. Everyone has clearly had a great time!
Examination Class Students
Well done once again to our examination class students, who have acquitted themselves admirably during recent assessments, which now lead to the awarding of Centre Determined Grades. The assessment process is nearly complete, and we stand in awe of all the work that has gone into necessary preparations by both students and staff. Well done everyone, and thank you.
End of School Celebrations
This time of year, we would normally prepare to celebrate the end of statutory schooling with our Year 11 students and the final days of school with our Year 13 students. Occasions such as these are indeed a rite of passage, and it is a great shame that our plans will be different for the current academic year.
CAFA’s Funniest/Cutest Pet Competition
Please remind all students about CAFA’s Funniest/Cutest Pet competition. The entry fee is £1, and all competition details are available on Google Classroom. It would be great to have an extensive gallery of entries.
Have a lovely weekend.
