A quick reminder regarding the Year 11 consultation evening letter sent earlier this week. This is the final opportunity to meet with teachers before GCSE exams start. The event will run from 3 pm to 6 pm. Please secure your appointments via MCAS before the booking window closes at 10 am on Tuesday, 17th March.
In case you missed it, here is the information shared earlier this week about the meningitis cases in Kent.
The initial deadline for securing and uploading placements to Unifrog is today (20 March 2026). We have been having lots of positive conversations around work experience across Year 10, and it is great to see so many students feeling ambitious and excited about their future. Please continue to support these conversations at home and encourage students to finalise their placements where possible.
If your child has not yet secured a placement, we encourage you to continue reaching out to potential employers. If you or someone you know may be able to offer a work experience opportunity, we would really appreciate your support. These experiences play a key role in helping students develop confidence and understand the world of work.
We’ve recently noticed an increase in large squishy fidget toys being brought into school, which, while fun, are unfortunately creating quite a bit of mess and distraction if they are over-squished and burst mid-lesson. We would like to clarify that fidget toys are not permitted at LAB. However, appropriate fidget aids are absolutely welcomed and supported as part of helping our neurodivergent students to regulate and focus. We kindly ask that any fidget aids brought in from home are small, pocket-sized, silent, and discreet (for example, no Need-Oh style squishies, clickies, or anything messy or distracting). Thank you for your support in helping us keep our environment calm, tidy, and inclusive for all students – especially our neurodivergent learners who genuinely benefit from appropriate regulation tools.
We are currently seeking to replenish our stock of pre-loved uniforms to support our school community. If you have any items that are no longer required, specifically school blazers and ties, we would be incredibly grateful for your donations. Please ensure that all items are laundered and in good condition before dropping them off at the Main Reception. Your contributions play a vital role in our commitment to supporting all families within our community.
Please find attached a letter that was shared yesterday regarding our uniform expectations.
Just an early reminder, to ensure your uniform items arrive in time for the start of the new academic year, please place your orders with Brigade by Saturday, 1st August. Attached is a link to their website.