Dear Parent/Carer,

Following a wonderful series of Leavers events so far for Year 11 with our Leavers Mass on the 26^th April and our Leavers Tea on 3^rd May, I am writing to confirm the next series of events dates/timings, as well as some important information regarding exams and results collection.

GCSE: Study Leave

As you are aware, we are nearing the final few weeks of examinations. We are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication students have demonstrated to their studies.  As of Tuesday 11^th June 2024 students will attend for their revision lessons and examinations only (copy attached).

Friday 21^st June - Leavers Assembly (invited students/parents only) 1.45pm, Sports Hall

• Pupils and parents to arrive from 1.30pm via the main reception gate.
• There can be no further admittance after 1.45pm.
• Students attending the Leavers Assembly must wear smart ‘interview style’ clothes (shorts, collarless shirts, denim, trainers, crocs/sliders, round neck t-shirts and leather are not permitted). Pupils have been shown photos in assembly of previous Leavers Assembly’s to give them an idea of attire.

 Thursday 27^th June - Leavers Ball (invited students only. Parents invited for arrivals at 5:30pm).

• Arrivals from 5:45pm to 6:40pm at The Marriott Hotel, Portsmouth.
• There will be an identified area for parents to watch arrivals, and for photographs to be taken upon arrival. We strongly suggest parents arrive from 5pm and before 5:40pm to help with car park management. There is parking on site.
• For the Leavers Ball the dress code is formal attire.
• Security on site will be checking bags.
• The site is a no smoking/vaping zone.
• We reserve the right to refuse entry to any students who are
• We reserve the right to refuse entry to any students who did not receive their invite.
• Leavers Ball will finish at 10:30pm.

Seating plans and food orders will be arranged prior to the event through school. Pupils must ensure continued good attendance, behaviour and attainment in order to ensure their Prom invite remains in place.

Thursday 22^nd August - GCSE Results Day

The day will run as follows; results will be collected from School on Thursday 22^nd August between 10am and 11am from the hall. If you are unable to collect your results in person you must do the following;

Write a letter to Mrs Robinson (Exams Officer) stating who will be collecting the results for you. This letter must be received before Friday July 19^th.

When your nominated person collects your results, they must have ID on them to prove who they are.

No results will be issued to any other person (including parents) if prior arrangement hasn’t been put in place.

I am extremely grateful that we have so many opportunities to celebrate this year and we are looking forward to you seeing you all there. If you have any questions or queries about the above events and dates, please do not hesitate to contact either myself or Mrs Lunn.

Finally, I would like to thank you for all the support you have offered your child throughout their

St Edmund’s journey. I wish all Year 11s all the best as we near the end of the examinations.

 Kind regards

Year 11 Head of Learning