The following message went out to all parents on 12 September 2022. Each Year group also had Year specific messages as well which can be viewed at: https://www.friaryschool.co.uk/updates/.
We wanted to get in touch with you following the death of Queen Elizabeth II to confirm arrangements as we proceed through this term. This email will cover the following:
* Bank Holiday – Monday 19 September
* Related Teaching in School
* Bereavement Support
* Year Specific Reminders / Messages
Bank Holiday – Monday 19 September
Following the decision to make this date a Bank Holiday to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, our school will be closed for the day.
If you wish for your child to step out of the TV coverage, then there are HLAs and other work set via Satchel One / Show My Homework.
Related Teaching in School
We are taking the opportunity to educate your child about the life and death of Queen Elizabeth II. The blanket TV coverage does make us question if they need more, but on balance we take the view that talking it through and expanding things is the best route.
Our teaching involves tutor time activities, posters, further displays and links via our social media accounts.
Bereavement Support
One of the reasons why many of us have been touched by the death of Queen Elizabeth II is because it reminds us of losses we have suffered in our lives. We are very sensitive to our students who may well be feeling a personal sense of loss at this time.
We are reminding students that we offer bereavement guidance via Student Support – both from internally trained counsellors and external specialist providers.
If at any point you believe your child may benefit from, this then please let us know via office@friary.greywoodmst.co.uk.
Year Specific Reminders / Messages
There were specific messages for each Year group here and they can be vied at: https://www.friaryschool.co.uk/updates/.
