We have now been closed for an extended period and I know that families have been severely stretched as a result. I worry about the loss of learning for our young people and I know how upset and anxious many students are in these unprecedented times. I am truly sorry that we have had to remain closed but I do believe it has at least slowed the transmission of the virus and may help to keep people safe.
There are, though, some rays of hope. During the lockdown, I have seen staff, students and families come together as a mutually supportive community. It has been inspirational for me to see such a positive response in such difficult times, which is why I am confident we will get through this together.
When our students do return we will do everything we can to support them back into school and to help them make up any learning loss.
We miss our students and look forward to welcoming everyone back to school as soon as it is safe.
With my very best wishes,
Nick Goforth, Head of Belper School
3 July 2020 - Letter to all parents with detail of September return
3 July 2020 - Year 8 1 To 1 Timetable w/b 6 July
3 July 2020 - Year 9 1 To 1 Timetable w/b 13 July
23 June 2020 – Video newsletter update for families and students on our YouTube channel
To view more closure information and other updates please click here
The Home Learning section includes pages for each year group with online learning resources.
We have been notified of a local apprenticeship vacancy which may be of interest to our Year 11, 12 or 13 students. Please check your student email account for details, or email ers@belperschool.co.uk for information.
Visits to St John’s y6 students are going ahead today. If the weather changes and we are forced to cancel, a message will be put on our website and St Johns. It might be a good idea for your child to bring a raincoat/umbrella just in case!
We have just published a video presentation on our YouTube channel about life in our Sixth Form Centre. Click here to view it
We have just created a video newsletter for families and students. Click here to view it. It is on our youtube channel.
