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Sport Relief - Friday March 19th 2010

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:05:56 GMT

On Friday, 19^th March the whole school will be walking round The College in aid of Sport Relief.

The Chorister School special edition Sport Relief red t-shirt is being produced for each child at a cost of £5.00 which will be put on each pupil\'s school bill. All profits from the t-shirts are going to the Sports Relief fund.

If any parent does not want their child to have a t-shirt please inform the office and it will not be placed on the bill.

Open Morning - Saturday 27th Feb 2010 - 9.30 - 11.30 am

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:39:15 GMT

Please invite your friends and colleagues who have children of eligible age, or even younger, to our forthcoming Open Morning. It is an opportunity to come along and meet the staff and have a guided tour of the school. Anyone who may be interested, no matter how speculatively, in their child joining the school, will receive a very warm welcome.

The school goes to great lengths to demonstrate its values and excellence to prospective parents. However, the recommendation of a satisfied parent is of immeasurable worth in promoting our school.

The Friends

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:44:00 GMT

The Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 2^nd February, in the Assembly Hall at 7.00 pm. We encourage parents to attend this meeting which will also include the election of new officers. Refreshments will be served

Parents Evenings

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:39:26 GMT

The Second Form Parents’ Evening will be held on Wednesday, 3rd February in the Assembly Hall, 6.00 – 8.00 pm. Parents will receive their invitation in the post.

The First Form Parents’ Evening will be held on Tuesday 9^th and Wednesday 10^th of February in First Form. All First Form parents should receive an invitation today, Friday 29^th January. An appointment list will be put on the First Form notice board from Monday 1^st February. Please sign your name beside a convenient time and date.

Voice Auditions

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:35:55 GMT

The next voice auditions are to take place on Saturday, 6^th February. If you would like your child to have a voice trial to join the Cathedral Choir, please contact the school office for further information and to arrange an appointment.

Walking Bus update :

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:17:32 GMT

We are hoping to start the walking bus on Monday 18th January. Initially, I am afraid it will be for prep school (Form 1 and above) pupils only, due to the continuing difficult walking conditions. If you would like your child to join the Walking Bus please could you ensure that they have suitable outdoor wear as well as footwear. Shoes can be carried and put on at school.

Please could you check the website for any changes or amendments in case there is inclement weather over the weekend which would make the walk impossible on Monday.

Thank you for your understanding and support in this matter.

Linda Lawrence

Update: Tuesday 12th Jan 2010

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:57:37 GMT

We are very much looking forward to welcoming our pupils back to school on Wednesday 13^th January 2010. The Cathedral staff and Steve have worked incredibly hard to clear the vast amount of snow and ice in order to allow access to the school. The walking bus cannot operate at the moment due to the continued hazardous walking conditions from Prebends Bridge. We hope this situation will improve in the very near future. Pupils (and the website) will be informed when this position changes.

I thank parents for their understanding of the problems there have been due to our unique location and microclimate. Extreme care will still be needed as children are delivered and collected from school as the area is still being cleared.

I look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

Linda Lawrence

The Chorister School Entrance

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 20:30:20 GMT

The Chorister School Car Park

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 20:28:37 GMT

School closure update

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:07:52 GMT

Update: 8^th January 2010

School Closure on Tuesday 12th January 2010

This is to confirm the closure of the school for day pupils on Tuesday. The closure is due to the problem of bringing children to school safely and securely. We have made this decision at this stage based on present conditions and future weather forecasts in order to give our parents as much time as possible in which to make contingency plans while we, as a School, strive to be open for business as usual as soon as is safely possible.

Access into The College is closed. There is no parking for staff or parents in the College; our staff, therefore, are unable to drive into School and must make alternative arrangements to travel what is for many a considerable distance. The Bailey (North and South) has not been gritted or salted and is therefore almost impassable. The walk from the White Gates in the snow and ice is dangerous. The parking and dropping off point for cars in the area of the White Gates is under snow and ice and therefore difficult and dangerous to use.

The safety of our children, both in arriving at school and leaving at the end of the day, is paramount. The problem is exacerbated by darkness for many at arrival and departure times at this point in the year. The extreme weather forecast (low temperatures and ice) for the rest of this week and into next week strongly suggests that the current dangerous situation will not improve.

The decision to close the school on Tuesday has not been taken lightly. The safety and care of the pupils is paramount. We have made the decision now in order that our busy parents have ample time to make alternative arrangements, while we as a staff are working hard to secure a swift resumption of normal service. In particular, Sixth Form Pupils with imminent examinations will be contacted on Friday 8th January with instructions.

As soon as a safe and secure access to the school has been established for our pupils and staff, the school will reopen. In the meantime, I should be grateful if parents could keep checking the website and looking at the daily updated information.

I wish all parents and friends of the school a happy new year, and thank you very much for your understanding and support.

Linda Lawrence