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Friday 26th April
Dear parents and carers, I do hope that you have all had a restful break and are now enjoying what feels like the start to summer! While most of our students were enjoying a well-earned time away from school it was tremendous to see so many of our Year 11 and Year 13s joining us over the break for revision. I know students in these year groups are rising to the challenge of their GCSEs whether at home or at school and we are very proud of them. As we near exam time, it is now essential that students are revising and we are all here to support them. Thank you also to all teachers involved in this Easter support programme. I am delighted to also let you know that the work on our 3G pitch is going well and is considerably ahead of schedule. This means I am able to share the news that from May 20th all external exams should be able to return to the Winder Centre and to Capstan House. There is the slight caveat on this news that were we to have prolonged, heavy rain across a considerable number of days, the project may be slightly delayed but we do not anticipate this being the case. All Year 13 exams can take place back at the Winder Centre meaning our Year 13 exams will be totally unaffected by the building work. Year 11 will be able to return to the Winder Centre after only one week of the main exams, meaning the vast majority of the exam sessions will be able to be housed there. A reminder as we start a new term that we expect students in correct uniform, on time and with correct equipment. Being ready for school in all ways is a key way to ensure that students get off to a flying start. I continue to enjoy my parent surgeries as meeting parents and hearing your thoughts is key for me. This term my parent surgeries continue on Tuesday afternoons. Please either email dharrison@cowesec.org or phone the school on 01983 203103 asking for Donna Harrison to book a pre-booked slot. With best wishes, Rachel Kitley