Queen Elizabeth School, Kirkby Lonsdale
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A values led 11-18 school in the heart of Kirkby Lonsdale, providing ‘scholarship and care’ for over 400 years.
Kirkby Lonsdale, England
Joined January 2018
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Massive congratulations to former pupil,
@fiona_crackles
, on being selected to represent Great Britain in the Tokyo Olympics as a member of the hockey squad! Well done!
Check out this article on the
@gazettenewsdesk
website!
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Year 9 have arrived in France and are enjoying life in Paris!
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On Sunday, 218 tractors set off from J36 in memory of Tom Allan, a local young farmer and past pupil. It was a truly wonderful sight to see.
Organised by Tom's cousin Ruby, they raised over £7000 for Air Ambulance.
Photos courtesy of Robin Ree
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Did anyone else see the Northern Lights over Kirkby Lonsdale this evening?
Here they are shimmering brightly above our two schools!
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Over 1000 pupils....
Over 37,000 steps each....
13.3 miles...
We are so very proud of everyone who took part today in our LLT Community Walk!
A wonderful and uplifting day on the fells!
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Our students really love the ‘Grandville’ series by Bryan Talbot - time for a new set!
@bryan_talbot
@ExcelsiorAward
@comicartfest
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Last night Year 11 enjoyed their leavers ball at The Villa, Levens. What a wonderful evening!
Official photos coming soon!
@TheVillaLevens
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It's a beautiful crisp morning here in Kirkby Lonsdale.
This is just one of the beautiful backdrops we have the pleasure of enjoying at our school.
#Cumbria
#Lancashire
#NorthYorkshire
#SecondarySchool
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Y13 DofE Gold Expedition has enjoyed 4 days of great walking weather and some cracking views over Western and Central Lakes. A tremendous effort by all participants, who are also working hard towards completing all sections of their Gold Award!
@DofE
@DofENorth
@CumbriaOutdoors
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18 members of staff ran from Kirkby Lonsdale to Warton today in Memory of Alison Wilkinson & in aid of St John's Hospice. Alison was Deputy Head of QES & founding Principal of QEStudio. The runners have raised an amazing £1533 please donate here:
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Former QES Pupil honoured to be part of the royal procession yesterday, which took Queen Elizabeth II's coffin to Westminster Hall.
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There has been a sprinkling of snow here in Kirkby Lonsdale! It looks so magical!
#snow
#spring
#secondaryschool
#qes
#qestudio
@QEStudio_School
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Y11 pupils out on Silver DofE Practice Expeditions in Langdale this week.
@CumbriaOutdoors
@DofENorth
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Mr Banfield and Mrs Queenan we're first to start the challenge at 7am!
Well done to them both as they've now completed their leg of the run!
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Here is Mr Barker finishing off the Cumbria Way challenge and Mrs Harrison cooling off with a dip!
HUGE well done to all involved.
To those running, helping, supporting and being transport! Great team effort!
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Women in Science!
Congratulations to Jess, Y13, who won the Ingleborough trophy for her original piece of environmental research. The biology trophy was presented by Prof. Dom Spracken from Leeds university, who selected the winning project!
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Pupils in our child care hub this week have mixed paints and produced rainbows to show their solidarity with all those doing their bit and staying at home at the moment.
It has been strange for them but they have coped brilliantly with being in the hub!
@QEStudio_School
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Pride week ended on a high with a staff and pupils rainbow rounders match!
Pride club said "they were buzzing; they have never felt more included and accepted, nor more proud" 🏳️🌈
@Pride
#pride
#prideclub
#rainbowrounders
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Year 8 and 9 Student Council raised over £150.00 yesterday for a range of charities through a staff and student rounders game and a VERY popular bake sale!
Well done, everyone!
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Wet expedition in Langdale for Y11 Practice, well done to all those involved in difficult conditions!
@DofENorth
@CumbriaOutdoors
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Year 7 Dolly Pegs on display in Kendal Brewery Arts Centre for the Comic Art Festival. They will be on display for a couple of weeks. Well done to ALL Y7 students for their creations and excellent demonstration of imagination!
@BACKendal
@comicartfest
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Huge well done to Gabriel in Year 8! He previously went viral for raising £250,000 for Ukrainian children and has earned the backing of celebrities such as Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Jeremy Bowen - and raised more than £24,000 from his second fundraiser.
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Fantastic expedition completed by 30 Y12 pupils for their Gold
@DofE
Award! 4 great days journeying through the W. Lake District including a stormy night wild camping at Sprinkling Tarn, but otherwise fine weather. Completed in good style, taking the challenge ‘in their stride’!
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Here are some more photos of Year 9s having fun in France! A visit to Montmartre then the Chateau in Normandy and then the final day Etretat Beach!
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Good luck to all the Year 10s out on Bronze qualifying expedition! Fingers crossed for a day of sunshine!
@DofE
@CumbriaOutdoors
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Well done to the most recent Y11 Bronze DofE expeditioners, another great 3 days, with some mixed and memorable weather. Congratulations!
@DofE
#DukeofEdinburghAward
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We would like to introduce our 23/24 Student Council.
A team of hardworking individuals across Year 7 – Year 10 who will liaise with staff, pupils, and the local community to help build positive relationships, input to development plans and work alongside our Leadership Team.
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Here are some more photos from Iceland...
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It's lovely to see students getting creative in home study. Here is Ruby 8L working on her art -
Well done!
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The Year 9 French Trip: they've visited Normandy town markets, a snail farm and been tobogganing today! Amazing!
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Molly, 8W, has done an amazing job on her latest cake made for her 1 year old cousin. Well done!
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Some lovely photos from the Y9 Carol Service, well done to all the choir, band and readers for all your hard work!
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Much improved conditions in Langdale this week for Y11 Silver Practice Duke of Edinburgh Award!
@DofENorth
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Congrats to the first 4 groups of Year 11s completing their delayed Bronze DofE Expeditions, the sun shone!
Here’s hoping the next 2 weekends go well too.
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Congratulations to the Salsa Band and Mr Banfield!
@musicforyouth
have invited our salsa band to perform at the Music for Youth Proms at the
@RoyalAlbertHall
on the evening of Wednesday 13 November.
What a wonderful achievement for our fantastic music department!
@QES_Music
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A HUGE thank you to everyone who brought in donations for local food banks! They are greatly appreciated and will really help families in need this Christmas!
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What better way to celebrate the hard work of the Bugsy Malone cast and band, than a party! We have had the privilege of working with some very talented, kind, sassy and funny pupils since September and we can’t wait to see what the future brings! From Theatre Arts
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Well done to all the Y10 pupils who completed their Bronze DofE expeditions over the last week. Brilliant achievement!
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Well done to all those pupils who just completed their 3 day Bronze Qualifying expedition, top job!
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Here is a photo of some of our team who are running the Cumbria Way tomorrow.
Current temperature says 27 degrees! 👟
Good luck to the whole team and thanks to those providing transport too!
Please support them by donating via:
#cumbriaway
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Congratulations to all those Y10 pupils who completed Bronze Qualifying expeditions on Tuesday, fantastic teamwork getting everyone to the finish. Well done!
@CumbriaOutdoors
@DofE
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Some fantastic news from our former student, Fiona Crackles!
Well done!
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Second Y11 Silver DofE practice expeditions enjoyed some challenging conditions.
@DofENorth
@CumbriaOutdoors
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Nurture group have been busy over the last two weeks. Planting 13 native apple trees for the Orchard and to celebrate the Queen's platinum Jubilee. Big thank you Morecambe Bay Butterfly Conservation for providing us with trees!
@BC_Cumbria
@BC_MBGR
@ABIANDTOMS
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The first DofE Silver Qualifying expedition finishing today in Staveley for Year 11. Challenging weather and route for them. They’ll be looking forward to a good night’s sleep.
@DofENorth
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Final night of the Gold D of E qualifying expedition, wild camping above Langdale!
@DofE
@CumbriaOutdoors
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Sports Day 2024...
What an amazing day! Beautiful weather and lots of fantastic pupils showing off their talents, competing and enjoying the day! A few school records have been broken too.... Well done to all involved! ☀️
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End of an era....
Good Luck Year 13!
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Huge congratulations to pupils in Year 13 who have already completed their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award, they’ll be looking forward to Palace Presentations!
Lily Davies, Oliver Meek, Evie Joyram, Jemima Denny, Tommy Klijn, Emily Storey and Ted Turner.
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It's a beautiful day to end our Spring Term!
We would like to wish our QES and QEStudio School communities a wonderful Easter!
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Italian Club's Christmas outing for gelato! Thank you to our wonderful sixth form helpers and lovely club members. Buon Natale!
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GREAT NEWS: Cody Raynor, Year 11 was given a highly commended at Ulverston Printfest last weekend.
The print work produced by QES was given pride of place in the main hall in the first school stand.
Well done to Cody and all pupils who took part!
@QES_ART
#printfest
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Year 11 and 13 external exams begin today.
We would like to wish all pupils the best of luck! 🍀
#GCSEexams
#Alevelexams
#goodluck
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Good luck to DJ Kaitzy and the Sax Group who are competing today at the CBSO Centre in Birmingham.
They are playing in the The Regional Festival which is the UK’s largest youth music festival. Wow!
@TheCBSO
@musicforyouth
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We cannot thank Kirkby Lonsdale Coronavirus Mutual Aid Group enough for all the hard work they are putting in to helping the community!
If you, or someone you know lives locally and is struggling, check out this flyer for more information.
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Here are a few pictures from the Staff and 6th Form Elf Run that took place last week in aid of
@SJHospice
Keep your eyes peeled for some updates via
@QESKLSPORTS
on Instagram for the other runs taking place this week!
Click here to donate...
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Y12s just returned from Gold DofE Qualifying expedition in the Western Lakes, enjoying some mixed weather and challenging conditions.
@DofENorth
@CumbriaOutdoors
(1/2)
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A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to our 'Wear Something Blue & Yellow Day' last Friday. Together we raised £860.77 which will be donated to Save the Children. 1/2
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Great start to Silver D of E qualifying expedition with group 1... looking forward to doing it all again with group 2 on Wednesday!
@DofE
@CumbriaOutdoors
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Some staff team photos from today!
The temperature got up to 29 degrees and all runners should be so proud of what they have achieved!
Donate via:
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We can't wait to welcome our new Year 7s tomorrow!
Please remember to bring a waterproof coat, drink and snack, as we have lots of activities around the school planned!
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Year 7 are making their way through Casterton!
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It's a misty morning here in Kirkby Lonsdale and there are some amazing cobwebs around our site to spot as you arrive at school today.
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QES’s Carnival band (Monumental) had a wonderful time at The
@musicforyouth
Proms and enjoyed the opportunity to perform at the
@RoyalAlbertHall
!
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Members of Year 8 and 9 are competing in a Mock Trial today at Carlisle Magistrates Court. Good luck!
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Esmeè travelled to Holland this weekend with the England Judo team.
On her first day of the weekend, she won five fights and only lost one. Beating the Swedish and Danish Champions and coming away with a Silver Medal for England.
Well done, Esmeè!
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Well done to Esmeè after competing in the Judo Europeans in Denmark for England!
She won against Swedish, Danish and Canadian opponent. First experience at senior level and ranked 5th!
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Gold Duke of Edinburgh practice expedition over the past 3 days in the Coniston fells enjoyed some calm weather and autumnal colours. All set for the qualifying in the Spring.
@DofENorth
@DofE
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Well done to Charlie, Aakshi and Hannah for taking part in the Young Chef of the Year competition at
@KendalCollege
! They all represented the school so well, remaining polite and calm under pressure!
A massive congratulations to Hannah for winning the whole competition!
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QES pupils past and present attended a Gold Award presentation at Buckingham Palace this week enjoying perfect weather, talks by celebrities, and tea and cake. Congratulations to all those who have completed their Award.
#DukeofEdinburghAward
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We've just hit the £1000 mark for our charity fundraising for St John's Hospice!
Let's keep this going!
If you would like to donate/sponsor our pupils and staff, please click on this link!
Thank you!
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Yes Chef! Nurture Group enjoyed a catering workshop delivered by Trish
@KendalCulinary
, we all loved it especially the ginger flapjack!
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Today pupils and staff joined together to support Anti Bullying Week and there were lots of colourful odd socks spotted around school!
@ABAonline
#OddSocksDay
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Performing Arts are in the early preparation of planning a musical for Y8 – Y13 for 2022!
Fingers crossed the new academic year means we can welcome you all back into our theatre to see......
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More team photos from our Staff Cumbria Way challenge!
To sponsor/donate to our event, please head to the link below!
Thanks so much!
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Over the summer, one of our Y9 students, Jay, competed Udo World Street Dance Championship in Glasgow. He came 4th place in the world for u14 street dance solos! Such an incredible achievement and a true reflection of your hard work – well done Jay!
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They've done it!⭐
Congratulations to the team who took part in The Cumbria Way run today! They started the challenge at 7am and completed just after midnight! Amazing team work! Please support them here:
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The pupils in Iceland have been to the Hellisheidi Geothermal Power Plant!
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Nurture Group end of term trip to
@gwgclapham
in Clapham. We all learnt so much about organic local food produce and how we can grow our own food.
No one could believe how good fresh carrots from the ground actually tasted🥕🥕
@GreenYdmt
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Here are some more photos of our very proud Year 7 pupils who received awards this morning! Well done!
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Good luck Ollie on your trip to Finland for England in the World Junior B Curling Championships!
Ollie is playing lead in a team of 4 boys and with juniors running up to age 21, he will be one of the youngest players at age 12!
Well done!
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Well done everyone! As a community we raised £407.22 for the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan on 'Wear A Bright Item' Day!
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Please click for emails with best wishes to all our students on what would normally have been the last day of term: ('School-Home Hub' webpage)
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A big welcome to our new Y7s and Y12s - good luck on your first day! We hope the summer holidays have left you well rested and ready for an exciting term!
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The Library Christmas tree, replete with golden snitches, and prizes awarding an excellent attitude and effort this term for Years 7, 8 & 9, as nominated by their English teachers!
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A massive thank you for all your donations for the Community Cupboard! Our lovely students have sorted and boxed everything ready to go!
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This morning was wonderful! We celebrated all of the achievements of our Year 7 pupils. They have worked so hard during their first year here at QES!
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Fantastic dedication and commitment to the world of Skiiing! All QES is supporting Katie! 1/3
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QES and QEStudio Theatre Arts present...
Touch The Dark
March 16th-20th
6.30pm and 7.30pm
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This week Year 8 have been donating mince pies to support St John’s Hospice and their Christmas Services. At break today 900 mince pies were collected and very gratefully received by the hospice. Fantastic effort Y8!
@SJHospice
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Today we are raising awareness for Diabetes!
Thanks to Miss Wilkinson and Mrs Wilson for organising stickers for our staff team today!
#WorldDiabetesDay2023
#WorldDiabetesDay
#DiabetesDay
#diabetes
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Congratulations to all the finalists of the MFL Praise Postcard Competition 2020!
A huge MERCI to everyone who took part. These were some of the best entries we've ever had.
Thank you for helping QES to celebrate languages!
Miss Bradshaw
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Good luck to all those Y12 pupils out in the Lake District this week on Silver Qualifying expeditions.
Keep an eye out for progress updates as the week goes on!
@CumbriaOutdoors
@DofE
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Amazing work!
More device donations today and special thanks to
@QES_KL
yr13 student and
@lammspace
member Felix Weber for giving up his Saturday to work on repairing the laptops for local school kids in need!
#Lancaster
#Morecambe
#Makers
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We're all set up for our restaurant evening tonight! Year 10 pupils have been working hard all day prepping for tonight's big event where we welcome families, friends and staff to enjoy a 3 course meal. Huge thanks to
@kendalcollege
for their encouragement and support!
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We are hugely grateful for continued co-operation from all our parents and students. Latest email to parents of 'critical workers' is here:
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