Dear Parents/Carers
It gives me great pleasure to introduce myself as the new Headteacher of SJP. It is a privilege to have been appointed by the Multi Academy Trust and Governors and entrusted with the job of leading such a fantastic school. In the words of Pope Francis, “Teaching is a beautiful job; as it allows you to see the growth day by day of the people entrusted to your care”. We are truly blessed with such wonderful pupils.
Dear Parents and Carers
It is with a heavy heart that I write my letter of farewell to you as I take up retirement at the end of this week. I joined SJP in 2001 and of course have seen it change, grow and develop into a brilliant school over a sustained period. It has done so as a result of the commitment and dedication of all the staff here, over time, who bought into a vision that had children at the forefront. I’ve never ceased to be amazed at how staff here have continually gone the extra mile and made massive sacrifices. It is this commitment which is behind SJP’s unique success.
Dear Parents & Carers
I just wanted to let you know that we are responding to the latest government guidance released last week to plan for September. Mrs Sharratt will be writing to you next week to give you clearer details of the plans but I think it’s important that you have some broad brushstrokes.
Dear Parents and Carers
I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your patience and support throughout this difficult time. We are extremely proud of our students and the way they have adjusted to remote and independent learning. I do appreciate that this is not an easy time and lockdown will have presented with many different pressures along the way. It has been a year like no other and I’m sure we’ll emerge into a different sense of normal when we get through it. The time has given us the opportunity to reflect on many things but hopefully we will all value the importance of education that much more and not take it for granted. The ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement also gives us a reminder that part of our job as educators is to lift the blindness and ignorance that still exists in our world today.
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Dear Parents and Carers
As you will be aware from the announcement on Friday, the R rate across the NW has increased to 1.01. An R rate of below 1 was one of the government's 5 key tests that needed to be met in order for schools to be opened more widely alongside track and trace systems to support the reliable tracing of infection.
For all our new Year 7 students joining us in September, we are really excited to welcome you to SJP.
A writing competition for ages 7 to 17, called ‘Generation Lockdown’, has been launched offering young people the chance to write about their experiences during lockdown. Winners will be picked by authors and have their work published in a book.
Dear Parents and Carers
As you are aware the Holy Family Catholic MAT have taken the decision to extend our provision here at SJP for Year 10 and Year 12 pupils from Monday 15th June 2020.
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Dear Parents and Carers,
I write with further information about plans to extend the opening of our school. Today we have learned that the Directors of Holy Family Multi Academy Trust (HFCMAT) have decided that we will not open our school on 1stJune. This is in line with guidance from our Local authority & Diocese. The reason for this is that we do not have sufficient evidence to ensure that risks could be managed effectively if we return at this time.