21 July 2023

Dear Parent/Carer

As we close for the summer holiday, I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for all of your support throughout this year. This academic year has been incredible, it started with an amazing FFET trip to the Chill Factore, a GOOD Ofsted inspection in all areas and a GOOD SIAMS and it ended with a life changing trip to Hong Kong. Pupils have excelled academically, but more importantly, have had experiences beyond the classroom which have taken them out of their comfort zones and given them the opportunity to experience the fullness of life.

None of this work would have been possible without the support of the staff, FFET trust, the Diocese, our governing body, you our parents and carers and of course our amazing pupils. 

Our summer term will end on Friday 21st July 2023 at 1:30pm with pupils being dismissed from 1:15pm.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the staff members who are moving on to pastures new at the end of this term. All of these colleagues have contributed so much during their time at EPC and we wish them every success and happiness for the future. We have recruited new staff for next academic year, many of whom are outstanding teachers and leaders with a proven track record. I am sure you will join me in making all of our new staff very welcome and I will write to you at the start of next academic year to introduce you to them.

We will be welcoming pupils back to the college on Tuesday 5th September 2023 and the arrangements are as follows:

Year 7 and 6th form are expected to arrive at 8.45am

Year 8 are expected to arrive at 10.45am

Year 9 are expected to arrive at 10.45am

Year 10 are expected to arrive at 9.45am

Year 11 are expected to arrive at 10.45am

All pupils should enter via the pupil entrance where they will be met by their Form Tutor.  

We also suggest that the parents of all new Year 7 students activate their ParentPay account, following the guidance in the letter you will receive in the post.   Please top up the account if your child will be using our catering service for lunch.

All that is left is to wish you and your family a safe and relaxing holiday period.

Yours sincerely

C Green
Principal