What a challenging time it has been for everyone. I would like to congratulate Year 9 on how well they have adapted again to online learning and how well they have been engaging with their work, teachers and peers. One of the things that I know they are missing the most is social interaction and I encourage students to stay in positive contact with their peers.

Students have been working well during remote learning with one of the highlights for them is interacting through ZOOM. Students have been engaging in PALS on ZOOM on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. It has been a great way for these students to continue their positive interactions with staff and peers.

This will be my last newsletter article for a while as I move to maternity leave for the remainder of this year and first term of next year. I will be returning as the Year Coordinator for this group in Term 2 of 2022 when students would have already completed first term of Year 10. I know that there will be growth and progress made by all students when I return. Ms Castles will be looking after the year group in my absence and I know that she will be welcomed by all with open arms. I will be keeping a close eye on the year group and look forward to my return next year.

‘I was a stranger and you welcomed me and loved me as yourself’

Mrs Sophie Daley

Year 9 Coordinator