May 2018 Dear Parent/ Guardian RE Ramadan Provision over the GCSE examinations. This year the Ramadan month will start at the beginning of the external GCSE examinations, 15th May- 14th June. I am aware of the religious obligation and expectations for fasting as a fundamental pillar in Islam. As always, we would like to support your son/daughter through this act of worship whilst preparing them for the GCSE examinations. I would appreciate it, if you could discuss the following areas with your son/daughter before they decide to fast on the day of an examination: 
Length of examinations: The duration of some exams is 2.00 hours Maths, English Language, 2:30 hours English Literature.
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Two examinations on one day: E.g. Thursday 24th May- Maths AM & RE PM, total 2:30 hours Tuesday 5th June- English Language AM & Geography PM. Total 3.15 hours Friday 8th June- English Language Component 2 AM & History Paper 2: PM- Total 3:45 hours.
For students who do choose to fast during the examinations we strongly advise they drink plenty of water at Iftari and eat plenty of healthy food which will help during the examinations. Any students attending the Tharavee prayers at the mosque must ensure they have adequate sleep before any examinations. Please turn over for a list of all the examinations during the Ramadan month. In school we will continue to provide a dedicated quiet area over lunch time for any students which will be fasting over Ramadan. If you any questions regarding the Ramadan provision or examinations, please do not hesitate to contact me. I would like to take the opportunity to wish everyone Ramadan Mubarak. Yours sincerely,
Mr P.Trickett Headteacher