Extreme Weather Guidance

Bad weather (particularly snow) is a rare event for Christ’s school. However, when it comes, it can be very disruptive.  Understandably many parents may try to contact the school if snow starts falling, but this can be unhelpful and frustrating as we have a limited number of lines and may be using them ourselves on calls monitoring the local situation. In such circumstances we would ask parents to be patient and to wait for us to contact you via EduLink parent app, text and/or email. We will also update information on the school website (www.christs.richmond.sch.uk) regularly in such circumstances and will also change our status on Open check www.opencheck.atomwide.com. We may also use social media (Twitter and Facebook) on occasion.

Please always assume that school is open unless you receive information to the contrary. Students should make additional allowance for travel time if roads and pavements are slippery but passable and should not seek to excuse themselves because they did not allow for the conditions. We would ask parents to ensure that students leave home on such mornings or when cold/poor weather is forecast in appropriate footwear and suitable additional clothing. If transport is severely disrupted or you feel your child’s safety is genuinely compromised we would ask you to notify us of lateness or absence in the normal way.

If snow has fallen overnight, or conditions are deteriorating in the morning, a decision as to whether the school will be closed will usually be made and broadcast to you by 7.30am. Please do not call the school switchboard at this time as it is unlikely to be manned or we may be using all the lines. If a decision has to be made to close the school during the day after students have arrived but before the normal closing time, we will contact you and keep you updated as described and, in extreme
circumstances only, may allow the students to make supervised contact with you from their own mobile devices regarding transport home. We will make every attempt to ensure all students make contact with parents or a suitable family member; students should not leave school unless a family member has been contacted and we will keep students safe on the premises until they tell us they have been able to contact home. As far as possible we would ask you not to travel to pick up your child if you would not normally do so as this may contribute to additional problems and delay on nearby roads.

Please be assured that the safety of the students is of paramount importance, so we will be on top of the situation and seeking reliable advice from local transport providers and other schools in the area on a continuous basis, so we ask you please to NOT anticipate closure by contacting your child by phone or text as they are not allowed to use their phones during lessons.

January 2023

  • 10:15 AM - 21st September, 2023 We're recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant. Visit the school website for more information and the application form. Send completed forms to hr.school. Closing date: 9am, Monday, 2 October 2023 Read more pic.twitter.com/0zTNzX0cOJ
  • 10:11 AM - 21st September, 2023 6th Form Win! Christ’s Sixth Form Football Team beat Grey Court 4-1 in tonight’s league fixture!MoM Gabriel I-S pic.twitter.com/7VRfFV02bw
  • 04:01 PM - 5th September, 2023 If you have not received your invitation link for the new MCAS app, please email info.school pic.twitter.com/unwOzekN2l
  • 01:34 PM - 4th September, 2023 We're looking forward to welcoming everyone back to Christ's School: Year 7 start at 8:30am on Tuesday 5th SeptemberYear 12 start at 10am on Tuesday 5th SeptemberYear 8-11 and Year 13 should return for an 8:30am start on Wednesday 6th September pic.twitter.com/uH8MInAgue
  • 01:02 PM - 24th August, 2023 Christ's School students celebrate GCSE success. Click to find out more: Read more pic.twitter.com/fAYFyGxKCj
  • 01:19 PM - 17th August, 2023 Christ's Students Celebrate Fantastic A Level Results. Click to read more: Read more pic.twitter.com/5OHYXdl3Gf
  • 10:31 AM - 9th August, 2023 A reminder for new year 7 students joining us in September; your homework is to send Mrs Dixon a postcard from whatever you have been doing this summer. We're looking forward to reading about all the interesting places you have been and things you have been doing. pic.twitter.com/9ONrWqGoAa
  • 08:17 AM - 8th August, 2023 Our Year 12 Religious Studies A level Study Day with & St Saviour’s & St Olave’s School. A visit to , home of Borough Food Coop to hear of practical action with roots in Jesus’ love. pic.twitter.com/W0aG8MMyhh
  • 10:44 AM - 27th July, 2023 If you have a child joining us in September or are wanting to refresh a current student's pencil case, please see the equipment list below pic.twitter.com/3AydgSjhIe
  • 04:21 PM - 17th July, 2023 REMINDER tomorrow is Sports Day! All Students to meet at St Mary’s University Track at 08.15am. Wear PE Kit. Bring lunch, snacks, drinks, any medication required, rain jacket and sun protection. Approx finish time 2-2.30pm pic.twitter.com/wdUINAEc39
  • 10:05 AM - 6th July, 2023 Do you know someone who is considering going into teaching, recently graduated or looking for a new job? Why not apply to be a cover supervisor? The role involves covering lessons in a teacher's absence using resources provided by the teacher. Read more pic.twitter.com/NncTLgDXZD
  • 07:21 PM - 4th July, 2023 Reminder that we have two strike days this week. Wednesday 5th and Friday 7th July. School will be closed, and students should log on to Google Classroom for live lessons from any staff who are not striking. pic.twitter.com/6BISGNjJg2