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Letter from Mr McGeehin – School Uniform Expectations – 22nd June 2020

Dear Parent/Carer Families join St Benedict’s because of its excellent standards; it provides the best care and education.  Our students are extremely smart and we place the highest regard on their personal presentation and therefore the way they wear their uniform.  We value the full support that parents/carers give in ensuring that their child meets...
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Letter from Mrs Jackson – School Uniform – 19th June 2020

Dear Parent/Carer Our official uniform suppliers “Termtex” will be in school to provide uniform on Saturday 4th July 2020 11:00am-5:00pm Please carefully read the arrangements detailed below, it is important we divide the day into allocated time slots to ensure we are adhering to social distancing guidelines and maintaining a safe and effective environment for...
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Transition – September 2020 New Starters

Dear Parent/ Carer and new Year 7 Students I hope this letter finds you and your family safe and well. Usually, at this point in the summer term, I would be visiting you in your primary school, to tell you a little bit about life at secondary school and answer any questions you may have. ...
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Letter from Mrs Jackson – 2nd June 2020

Dear Parents/ Carers As you are aware, the Government has asked schools to open from Monday, 15th June for some face to face contact with Year 10 and Year 12 pupils.  In addition, schools should be open for vulnerable pupils and pupils whose parents/ carers are key workers. We have been planning for some time...
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Career of Month – June

Microbiologist With Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the world news right now, this week we are looking at the role of a Microbiologist. Microbiologists study micro-organisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi and algae. Average salary (a year) £27,146 Starter to £105,042 Experienced How to become a microbiologist You can get into this job through: a university course an apprenticeship...
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Letter from Mrs Jackson – 22nd May 2020

Dear Parents/ Carers As we approach the end of a half term, I would like to express my most sincere thanks for your support during these challenging times.  The staff at St Benedict’s have been working extremely hard over the last few weeks and I have been incredibly proud of the way everyone has risen...
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Transition Support for Year 6 students from Closing the Word Gap

For those of you with students in Year 6, who will be joining us in September, here is a useful resource with lots of information and tips around reading and literacy over the summer months. Closing the Word Gap Transition Support  
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Letter from Mrs Kar – Year 11 Transition Information

Dear Year 11 students, I hope that you and your families are well and staying safe. I am writing to you to inform you of our transition programme which has now been launched. This is being done through Microsoft Teams and if you are currently at St Benedict’s you will need to: Login into teams,...
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Letter from Mrs Jackson – 14th May 2020

Dear Parents/ Carers As you are aware, the Prime Minister announced on Sunday that there would be a phased re-opening of schools from June 1st.  In the first instance, this would be some children in the primary phase, followed by some face-to-face contact with students in Year 10 and Year 12. Guidance issued to us...
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Letter from CCC – 12th May 2020

Dear Parents/Carers Please find below link to a letter from Cumbria County Council regarding the Prime Minister’s latest annoucement: Letter to Parents 12th May 2020
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