On behalf of the staff and governors of our wonderful school, I wish you a very warm welcome back to Sacred Heart! I hope you have enjoyed a pleasant summer, filled with the right balance of rest, fun, peace and love.
Thank you for preparing your children so well for the start of the new school year. It has been such a joy to see the happy, smiling faces of your lovely children again after the long summer break, and uplifting to hear their cheerful chatter and laughter once more filling our school site. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed hearing all about their summer adventures, and I’m delighted by how well the children are settling into their new classes.
Thank you also for supporting our school uniform policy, which ensures that all children feel equal in the eyes of their peers, regardless of their family’s financial circumstances. A quick reminder: small stud earrings are allowed (except during PE and swimming lessons), and children must wear black shoes or trainers with no visible logos at all times in school. Boots are also permitted.
A heartfelt thank you to all of our staff who worked so hard over the summer to prepare their classrooms and curricula for what promises to be a very rewarding academic year.
The staff and I look forward to another successful year together as we continue to grow as a community, supporting one another to the best of our ability, and ensuring our children reach their full potential in a safe and caring environment.
If you have questions about your child’s learning journey, please speak to their class teacher in the first instance. The end of the school day is the best time for these conversations, as the teacher will be able to give you their full attention, or make a face-to-face appointment for meetings that require a longer conversation.
If you ever wish to discuss anything in more detail with a senior leader or with our Special Educational Needs Coordinator, please feel free to make an appointment with me (Headteacher), Mrs McCarthy (Deputy Headteacher), or Miss Garland (SENDCO). As usual, Mrs McCarthy and I will be on the yard most mornings and we will be happy to hear your news as well as any constructive feedback you may have about our school.
It is a privilege and an honour to have been entrusted with leading our school forward; I will continue to work as diligently as ever, with Christ and the best interests of our children, staff and families at the centre of every decision I make.
Wishing you all a very happy school year ahead!
Yours, in Christ,
Mrs Botham
Headteacher
