Blog by Category: WLD Updates

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As we reach the "Easter holiday" at this strange time I hope that, even under the current circumstances, you and your families will find a way to relax a bit.  Teachers will have sent out ideas for activities and study, but they will not be setting regular work as they have…

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A longer update today....

Easter opening: Following discussions with Lancashire County Council and our Chair of Governors, school will be open for the small number of students (children of key workers and vulnerable young people) who need it over the Easter break.…

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Free School Meal vouchers:  Following the national scheme launched yesterday, the vouchers have been sent out by email today. For the very small number of families for whom we do not have an email address the vouchers have been ordered and will be posted out.

BTEC…

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Three updates today....
Useful Resources and Free Activities for Parents/Carers: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/free-activities-children-you-usually-17999810 

Free School Meal vouchers: We have received the following guidance from the Department…

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I hope that, under the circumstances, you had a reasonable weekend.  Some updates from today....

Easter provision:  We will only be open over Easter for children of key workers who cannot be at home - please would any parents/carers working in critical sectors and wanting to…

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As we reach the end of this strange week our thoughts are with those who are unwell, those who are worried about elderly or disabled relatives and those who have lost jobs or means of income.  It is a very difficult time for many.  

At school we are concerned to balance our…

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Firstly there are a few updates for parents and carers of our Year 11 students:

• From Mr Hull (Head of Technology). "All Mr Hull's Yr 11 Design Technology students should have received an email with instructions on how to complete coursework. This work is likely to…

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Some practical information and support today.  Though we are scattered by this virus we are still a close school community - our priorities are to support our young people through provision of materials so they can learn remotely, and through pastoral care, as best we can.…

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A number of updates from us on this first day of lockdown - we are getting used to running a school remotely, with staff and students communicating by email primarily.

Year 11

Colleges are beginning to send out information about preparatory work that Year 11s can…

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As we enter this phase of school closure I will attempt to send out an email most days with updates and information for parents and carers.  We have been responding to emails from parents as quickly as possible and also taking phonecalls during the school day.  I believe…

IMPORTANT: Access to school on Monday

We expect very few students in school tomorrow.

In summary, 

• Following Department for Education instructions we are open for vulnerable students and those of workers in critical sectors of the economy if they cannot be safe at home;
• …

To: Year 11 students and their parents and carers

Update on awarding GCSE grades

When I spoke to Year 11 on Thursday morning I promised that I would keep you all up to date with developments in the awarding of your GCSE grades.  Yesterday afternoon the government published some further…