Thread by @HT_StMonicas

Some thoughts on today’s schools announcements for the @stmonicas community.
1. We CAN’T wait to see school full again. It’s only a building when none of the pupils are in it. Most importantly we are looking forward to some type of normal. #excited #letslearn

2. There is a real challenge around onsite testing. Please can parents be patient as we plan how best to manage this. We may well need a phased return - the testing isn’t as easy to facilitate as @BorisJohnson suggests. It’s the most challenge part of returning.

3. New guidance experts pupils to wear face coverings in lessons. We will look to follow the guidance as closely as possible. As ever we can’t do things everyone likes, but things that are in the interests of everyone. We just have to get on with it.

4. We still need clarity on how we will award GCSE grades- Year 11, we will give you as many opportunities as possible to demonstrate evidence for your grades. When you come back , keep going. You have been amazing so far! 👍

5. Year 10 pupils - we need you not worry about what you’ve missed. All that matters is what we do together, and what we do next. We will be with you every step of the way. And you will be fine! 💪

6. Year 9 pupils - it’s a big half term. We’ll start talking about your options over the next few weeks - and you we hope have a clear run at years 10 and 11. Make the time count. 🤞

7. Year 8 pupils - we’ll be sharing of with you information about the confirmation programme, and we need you to keep focus on each and every lesson. The work you do now matters...🙏

8. Year 7 - think of March 8th as a second chance to make a first impression. Don’t forget we are looking at you to continue our drive for greatness. One of you will be the Prime Minister!!!

9. To our parents , please give us a few days to plan what return looks like. It is likely we will be offering some webinars next week to review expectations for return. We are on it - please keep trusting us - and finally, thank you for your support. #onthebus