18 March 2020
Dear parent/carer
Firstly, I wish to thank you for all the ongoing support you have shown us during this period of uncertainty. I am sure you will also join me in thanking all the staff at the school, in all their varied roles, for the commitment they have shown under such difficult circumstances. I am very proud of our whole school community.
As you will have heard, Kirsty Williams, the Education Minister for Wales has made an announcement regarding school closures in Wales and as a result, we will be closing from 3.20pm on Friday 20th March. We are unable to advise you of a return date, but will make contact with you via Dojo, Twitter and on our Website once a return date has been announced. I am sorry that we can give no further advice here; however, we can assume that it will not be until sometime after the Easter Break.
I want to reassure you that whilst the school is closing for teaching and learning, we will not be disappearing. We will be using the next two days to ensure that pupils have access to their passwords and log ins for Hwb, TT Rockstars and Giglets, some of our online learning platforms. We are also able to provide paper copies of a learning pack for you at the office on request.
Furthermore teachers, if they are well, will communicate with you via Dojo or Hwb during normal school hours, should you have any essential questions. Also, if anyone feels they need to contact me directly please do so via the following email address: gibbardf@hwbmail.net Please state your child’s full name and child’s class teacher if you contact me via email and provide your phone number if you would like me to ring you back. As long as I am well, I will aim to get back to you the same day or within 48 hours maximum, as I may need to prioritise. I will help as much as I can.
We are all affected by what is an unprecedented situation but I know that as a community we will show our strength and get through this by helping each other.
Take care and thank you again,
Fiona Gibbard
Headteacher/Pennaeth
Gors Community School
Ysgol Gymunedol Gors
01792 522202