Mental Health Week 18 – 24th May
Please see the below posters from kooth.com regarding Mental Health Week and what they can help you with:
University Information for Students
Students should read the student guide to coronavirus (COVID-19) published by the Office for Students for information about securing a place at university, the clearing process, accommodation, and finance.
The student guide can be found here:
https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/for-students/student-guide-to-coronavirus/questions-and-answers/
Managing Anxiety in Lockdown
Please click on the link below for some guidance and advice on managing anxiety during the lockdown:
Ramadan and Eid 2020 Advice
Birmingham City Council has been working closely with Islamic leaders of the city and has published guidance on observing Ramadan and Eid during the COVID-19 outbreak. This guidance is available on the council website at:
https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/50231/coronavirus_covid-19/2168/ramadan_and_eid_2020
Online Resources
There are numerous online learning and support resources out there at the moment but two we recommend to you that have just become available are:
BBC Bitesize
Have a look at: www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
Kooth.com
Have a look at: www.kooth.com
They will support what we are already doing with online learning and Wellbeing/Mental Health advice and guidance.
Many thanks and stay safe.
Art Work
There was some excellent artwork submitted last week. Keep them coming – Ms Fisher and Miss Vaughan.
Exams Statement
Dear Parents/Carers and Students
As you are aware, all GCSE and A Level examinations have been cancelled this year because of the current Corona virus (Covid 19) crisis.
Over the last few days, our staff have been inundated with emails and calls from worried parents and students who are seeking clarity about how GCSE and A Level grades will be awarded this summer.
While this is understandable, we are simply not in a position to give any more information other than what is in the public domain. Our first priority is to look after the students at this school who are the children of Key workers. We are doing this while being mindful of the health and wellbeing of our own staff and their families.
When we have clearer information about how the exam results are going to be awarded, then we will let you know.
Until then, please refrain from contacting staff to ask about your child’s GCSE results, A Level results, Sixth Form place or University application. Staff have been instructed not to reply. Until we receive further guidance from the Exam Boards and the DfE we are not in a position to respond.
We look forward to your cooperation on this matter.
Many thanks.
Dr Bird
