Monday 19th September 2022

Dear Parents,

Following the announcement from Buckingham Palace of the death of our sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a period of National Mourning has started and will continue until the end of the State Funeral. This is a period of time for reflection in response to the death of the Queen.

As a school, we have been conducting whole school assemblies which commemorate the Queen and celebrate all that she has done for our country. In addition, the children will be given time in class to talk through their feelings and responses in a supportive and nurturing environment. We have also been following national, historic events at an age-appropriate level.

We have been advised by the Department of Education that the official date of the State Funeral is Monday 19th September 2022. This day will be a bank holiday and settings that are normally closed on a bank holiday should close on this day as a mark of respect. This will include schools and colleges. The Squirrel Club will also be closed on this occasion. We will therefore reopen on Tuesday 20th September.

If there is anything we can do to support you or your child during this difficult period, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

Kind regards

Lindsey Walsh