Another busy week!  Thank you all for being so understanding as we progressed through our first week of lockdown. We know there has been some technical challenges but hope that we are supporting you through these and pupils at home are accessing some learning and keeping in contact with the school.

As things stand, we are looking forward to welcoming all pupils back to school on Thursday 19^th November, but we will write to you to confirm this at the end on Tuesday 17^th.

Our Blended Learning Coordinator can be contacted on  victoria.fearnley@philip-southcote.surrey.sch.uk.  Mrs Fearnley will also be leading on welfare support for Year 11 pupils at home.

In addition:

Mrs Page will be our Blended Learning Welfare Mentor for year 7 and 8.  katie.page@philip-southcote.surrey.sch.uk.

Mrs Windsor will be our Blended Learning Welfare Mentor for year 9 and 10. jwindsor@philip-southcote.surrey.sch.uk.

All 3 of these ladies will be available until 2^nd December during school hours to support should your child be self-isolating from school due to COVID.

Outdoor Learning Afternoon

Today we spent the afternoon with our pupils outside enjoying the autumn sunshine with a fantastic fire pit experience. Sorry if they came home smelling of bonfire and covered in mud and marshmallow!!  It was an absolute pleasure to see everyone having so much fun, check out the photos from our afternoon.

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Community Events

MASSIVE “THANK YOU” to everyone who donated to Children In Need.  Together we raised £100!!

Parents and Friends Association

The Balloon Race finished last weekend and the PFA have announces the winners

Class Balloon Winners – 11Q and Mr Marugan

Staff Winner – Mrs Turner – 6^th Form

Overall PFA winner – Steve’s Balloon.

Our balloons were all splendid and did very well -even if we were some what off the whole race leaders !!

Star of the Week

Financial Support for families struggling

We understand that the past few months have been hard going for many families in our community.  If you are experiencing financial difficulties, then the link below may be able to offer some support and guidance.

https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/people-and-community/emergency-planning-and-community-safety/coronavirus/need-help/finance

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Yours Sincerely

Mary Rome

Headteacher