As we come to the end of Term 1, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our parents and carers for your continued support. It has been a brilliant term on the whole, and we are incredibly proud of the positive attitudes, hard work and progress shown by our students.

It has been particularly pleasing to see that our reward points far outweigh our behaviour points, reflecting the many positive choices our students are making every day. So many students are engaging enthusiastically with their learning, demonstrating resilience and embracing our continued focus on oracy, developing their confidence to speak, listen, articulate their ideas and learn from one another.

Year 7 have made the best possible start to life at our school and have really impressed us with their enthusiasm, attitude and willingness to embrace new challenges. Years 8 and 9 have also been excellent role models for our younger students, demonstrating the positive behaviours and attitudes we want to see across our school community. We are very proud of the way our students are supporting one another and contributing to such a positive environment.

Our Year 11 Geography field trips went really well this week, and I would like to say a huge thank you to all the students involved for being amazing ambassadors for our school. Their positive attitudes, engagement and conduct helped make the trips such a success, and we are very proud of them.

Year 11 students can now begin submitting their applications to post-16 providers. We wish them the very best of luck as they take this important next step in planning for their futures. We are here to support students throughout the application process, both during coaching time and through appointments with our careers adviser, Mrs Rooney. It is imperative that students complete their applications as soon as possible so that, after half term, they can refocus fully on preparing for their upcoming mock examinations. Please encourage your child to make the most of the support available and to prioritise completing their applications promptly.

We are delighted that over 120 Year 10 students have already secured work experience placements. This is a fantastic achievement and an important step towards developing their understanding of the world of work and exploring future career opportunities. For those who have not yet secured a placement, we encourage them to work hard over the coming weeks to identify and confirm a suitable opportunity. Mrs Rooney is also supporting students with this process, and we urge everyone to take advantage of the guidance available to them.

We are also aware of the congestion in the local area caused by temporary roadworks, which may be affecting journeys to school in the morning. Please continue to allow sufficient time for your child to arrive at school punctually and, where possible, encourage them to use earlier buses to help minimise the impact of any delays. Thank you for your patience and support as we navigate these temporary disruptions together.

With three days remaining before the half-term break, it is very much business as usual at school. We expect all students to attend every day, arrive on time and continue to engage positively with their learning right up to the final day of term. We would appreciate parents and carers actively supporting this expectation by ensuring that holidays and other non-essential absences do not begin early. Maintaining excellent attendance is vital to ensuring that students make the most of every learning opportunity, and we want to finish the term as positively as we have started it.

We know that a strong partnership between home and school plays a vital role in helping our young people thrive, and we are grateful for the encouragement and support you provide. Thank you for working alongside us to reinforce our expectations, celebrate successes and help our students make the most of the opportunities available to them.

We look forward to building on the successes of this term and continuing to work together to ensure that every student feels supported, challenged and able to achieve their very best.

Thank you once again for being such an important part of our school community. We wish all our families a restful and enjoyable half-term break, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back for Term 2!

Best wishes,

Mrs May

Executive Headteacher

What a fantastic first term back at school our students have had. There have been lots of enrichment activities to enjoy, and it has been wonderful to see so many students getting involved and making the most of these opportunities.

Thank you for your continued support while we trial our new phone-in system. As a reminder, our phone lines open at 7.00am. If you need to report a planned absence, such as a medical appointment, we kindly ask that you contact us after 9.00am where possible, as the lines are particularly busy before this time.

The absence line number is 01323 481144.

As we move into the final three days of term, maintaining high attendance remains just as important. Every day in school matters, and we appreciate your continued support in ensuring students attend regularly and arrive on time.

Term 2 is set to be just as busy, particularly as our Year 11 students return to sit their mock examinations. It is essential that students arrive punctually and are ready and prepared to begin their exams on time.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support. We wish all our students and families a positive final few days of term.

Mrs Holden

Dear Parents, Carers and Students,

This week Year 8 took part in their interhouse netball competition, a huge well done to 8CPH for winning maximum house points for Pevensey house! All coaching groups who participated earnt house points, a huge well done to them all! Next week is Year 7's turn and we will provide an update on their scores on social media and through the next community bulletin. A huge thank you to the PE department for running this competition, the students have really enjoyed it and are already looking forward to the next one! Next term we will be running an interhouse football competition, more details to follow! 

Well done to this week’s Sparx Maths Champions! This week’s awards have gone to those students that got the highest XP through personal practice (as well as achieving 100% in their homework).

gstables@willingdonschool.org.uk

pastoral-11@willingdonschool.org.uk

Dear Parents, Carers and Students,

Well done to all of our Year 11 students for another successful week at school. It has been fantastic to see the positive attitude and commitment shown by the year group as they continue to prepare for their mock examinations after half term.

Throughout the week, students have been working hard in lessons, demonstrating real ambition in their approach to learning and making the most of every opportunity to strengthen their knowledge and understanding across subjects.

During coaching time, students have been reviewing their individual data from last week, focusing on attendance, behaviour and achievements. They have also been taking part in study skills activities and independent study sessions designed to support effective revision and preparation for their upcoming mock examinations.

In assembly this week, Mr Williams led a thought-provoking session to develop students' knowledge and understanding of Black History Month. We were also pleased to welcome a guest speaker from East Sussex College Group, who spoke to students about the wide range of opportunities available at their colleges and the different pathways that can be pursued after Year 11.

A special congratulations goes to all of our Geography students who took part in GCSE fieldwork visits to Eastbourne on Wednesday and Friday. These visits form an important part of the GCSE Geography course, and students represented our school exceptionally well throughout both days. Their conduct, engagement and commitment reflected our school values brilliantly, and we are very proud of them.

dscowen@willingdonschool.org.uk

pastoral-10@willingdonschool.org.uk

Dear Parents, Carers and Students,

It has been another positive week for Year 10, with students continuing to demonstrate excellent attitudes towards their learning and school life.

Our Year 10 students have now successfully completed their first GCSE Scheme of Work and have made an excellent start to their courses. In English, there has been some particularly impressive work during their study of Romeo and Juliet. Students have engaged thoughtfully with Shakespeare's characters, themes and language, and staff have been especially impressed by the quality of discussion and written analysis being produced in lessons. It is fantastic to see students developing the critical thinking and analytical skills that will serve them well throughout their GCSE studies.

This week's assembly focused on Black History Month, with the theme of Ambition at its heart. Students reflected on the achievements of influential individuals who have overcome barriers and demonstrated determination and resilience to achieve success. The assembly encouraged students to consider their own ambitions and the steps they can take to realise their potential.

We are also delighted to recognise Isla, who has been awarded Sports Person of the Term for Year 10. This is a fantastic achievement and a reflection of her commitment, hard work, and positive attitude. Congratulations, Isla, on this well-deserved recognition.

Attendance this week has been very strong across the year group. Good attendance plays a crucial role in ensuring students can make consistent progress in their lessons, and it is encouraging to see so many students taking full advantage of every learning opportunity available to them.

Reward points also remain consistently high, and the Year 10 team are incredibly proud of the effort, positive behaviour, and engagement that students continue to demonstrate. These achievements reflect the commitment of our students to their learning and to the wider school community.

A date that is hopefully already in your diary for Term 2, Thursday 12^th November, for our first parents evening of the year. Bookings will be open on Edulink next week and we encourage you all to book appointments to celebrate the fantastic work completed in the early weeks of GCSE studies.

Thank you for your continued support.

The Year 10 Team

pastoral-9@willingdonschool.org.uk

Dear Parents, Carers and Students,

As we approach the half term break, we have enjoyed another fantastic week in Year 9, with lots of successes and students continuing to demonstrate our Personal Excellence values. It has been a pleasure to see so many students working hard, making positive contributions and taking pride in their learning.

Learning and Coaching Time

I have continued to carry out learning walks and walk rounds with members of the Senior Leadership Team, and it has been wonderful to see students participating so positively across their lessons. This has included coaching time, where students have been involved in a variety of enrichment activities alongside the important checks and discussions that help us monitor their progress and wellbeing.

Attendance and Achievement Points

We have maintained our excellent attendance of around 95% this week, matching last week’s figure. This is a fantastic achievement and a brilliant way to approach the end of the term. Thank you to parents and carers for your continued support in ensuring students attend school regularly and on time.

A huge congratulations to the following students who have exceeded 40 achievement points across this week and last week.

• Henry R

• Lily H

• Chelsea D

• Stella L

Well done to all four of you! Your chocolate rewards are on their way. Keep up the fantastic work!

Our top-performing coaching groups for attendance this week were 9RHA and 9NWE, both achieving over 97%. This is an excellent result and exactly the level of attendance we want to see across the year group. Well done to everyone involved!

Uniform Reminder

As the weather becomes colder, please ensure that students come to school wearing the correct uniform and bringing the appropriate items for the school day. We have recently seen an increase in students arriving without coats, blazers or the correct footwear.

We are reinforcing our uniform expectations, and I would appreciate your support in addressing any issues before we return after half term. It is important that we begin the new term with the right mindset, demonstrating pride in our appearance and respect for our school community.

Celebrating Success Across Year 9

There have been plenty of achievements to celebrate this week!

A huge congratulations to Lewis L, who received his award and trophy for Top Sporting Performer and Athlete of the Year. This recognises his outstanding sporting achievements during Year 8, including winning an incredible six medals at Sports Day. Lewis has demonstrated real commitment and talent, and we look forward to seeing him continue this success as a member of the school football team during Year 9. Well done, Lewis!

Another fantastic success goes to Autumn J, one of our newest students, who has been awarded Sports Person of the Month. Autumn has settled into the school community brilliantly and made a wonderful impression already. She was also a fantastic performer in our inter house netball competition during coaching time. It is great to see her embracing school life so positively. Congratulations, Autumn!

I would also like to congratulate our students who represented the school at the Eastbourne Schools Partnership cross-country event at Eastbourne Sports Park. Eighteen students from across the lower year groups competed against pupils from a range of local schools in some particularly wet and slippery conditions. Everyone represented the school brilliantly, showing determination, resilience and excellent sportsmanship.

A special mention goes to Evie B, who achieved an outstanding seventh place in her age category. Well done, Evie, and congratulations to all our runners for their fantastic efforts!

Reading for Pleasure in English

It has also been great to hear about the work taking place in English, where Year 9 students have been exploring a range of activities designed to promote reading for pleasure. During library lessons, students have been engaging with contemporary texts, exploring complex themes and developing thoughtful discussions around what they read.

These opportunities are a valuable way to broaden students’ perspectives, develop their understanding and encourage a lifelong love of reading. Well done to everyone involved!

Looking Ahead to Half Term

It has been another busy and successful week, and I am incredibly proud of the positive contributions so many students continue to make across the year group.

As always, if your child has achieved something particularly special outside of school, whether in sport, music, the arts or another activity, please do get in touch. We love hearing about their successes and celebrating their achievements with the wider Year 9 community.

Enjoy your weekend, and we look forward to seeing everyone for our shortened final week before the half-term

break.

Kind regards,

The Year 9 Team

mdupont@willingdonschool.org.uk

pastoral-8@willingdonschool.org.uk

Dear Parents, Carers and Students,

It has been another fantastic week for Year 8, with many students demonstrating commitment, talent and enthusiasm both inside and outside the classroom.

Interhouse Netball Tournament

A huge well done to all students who took part in the recent Interhouse Netball Tournament during coaching time. The competition was played in great spirit, with excellent teamwork, determination and sportsmanship on display throughout. Thank you to everyone who represented their house so positively.

Charity Fundraising Success

Well done to Erin M, who has been raising money for charity by organising a crochet and movie night. This is a wonderful example of using creativity and initiative to support an important cause, and we are incredibly proud of Erin's efforts.

Homework Achievement

Congratulations to 8AM2, who have achieved 100% completion on their English Sparx Reader homework since the beginning of term. This outstanding commitment to reading and independent learning demonstrates excellent consistency and dedication. Keep up the fantastic work!

Glyndebourne Youth Opera Success

A special congratulations to Antigone S, who has been selected for the Glyndebourne Youth Opera Chorus for the 2026 Christmas concerts following a highly competitive audition process. Antigone will be performing in front of sold-out audiences, which is an incredible achievement and recognition of her talent and hard work.

Poetry Club

Year 8 students have been making the most of the drop-in Poetry Club, which takes place in the library every Thursday lunchtime. Students have been exploring a range of poetry and will be preparing for a Poetry by Memory Competition next term. New members are always welcome, so please come along if you are interested.

Learning and Achievement

It has also been wonderful to see the positive engagement in lessons this week. Lesson walkthroughs have been fantastic, and Year 8 students have received a number of green learning walks, recognising the excellent learning behaviours, focus and participation being demonstrated across the year group.

Thank you to all Year 8 students for continuing to represent the year group so positively. Keep up the excellent work and have a great week ahead! 🌟

The Year 8 Team

pmuller@willingdonschool.org.uk

pastoral-7@willingdonschool.org.uk

Dear Parents, Carers and Students,

We cannot believe we are coming to the end of Term 1 already!

What a brilliant start the Year 7s have made to their time at Willingdon! We have been so impressed with their overall manners and the resilience shown throughout the transition period, please pass onto your child a huge well done from us all!

During the final few days of term next week, the Year 7s will have their chance to participate in the inter house netball competition where they can represent their coaching groups and houses. The other year groups have really enjoyed this challenge and so we hope Year 7 will throw themselves into this and enjoy it too! 

A brilliant first fixture for Year 7 away at St Catherine’s this week. Willingdon played some fantastic football and were in control of the game with every player contributing to the performance. St Catherine’s equalised with a very good goal, but heads didn’t drop and the team applied more pressure and took a deserved 2-1 lead. As the game went on, Willingdon defended exceptionally well as a team and looked very dangerous every time they attacked the St Catherine’s defence. A third Willingdon goal sealed a well deserved 3-1 victory and sets them up for the remaining games in the Eastbourne Partnership A League. Thank you to all the parents and carers who came to support, it was a pleasure to take the team!

Keeping with the sporting theme, this week 18 students across all year groups went to the Eastbourne Sports Park in order to compete in the Eastbourne Partnership Cross Country involving all the local schools. It was a particularly wet day, but our students all competed brilliantly in some tricky and  slippery conditions. A special mention goes to Lottie C who came 4^th, Stanley D who came 5^th and George S who came 7^th out of their age group. 

Enjoy your weekend, and we look forward to seeing everyone for our shortened final week before the half-term

break.

The Year 7 Team  

2026

Please find below the link to this year's Children and Young People Safer Survey for Sussex Police and we would be grateful if you could share it with your children to fill in and give their opinion.

The survey aims to understand how safe children and young people feel in Sussex, helping Sussex Police identify both areas of good practice and opportunities for improvement across our divisions. The survey is completely anonymous and is open to young people aged 13-18 years. It will remain open until mid-December, giving plenty of time for responses to be gathered.

Last year, the survey received almost 2,000 responses, providing valuable insight into the experiences and views of children and young people across Sussex.

The survey can be accessed via the link below.

 Children and Young People - Safer Survey Sussex Police 2026 – Fill in form

Year 11 College Applications – now open

Following on from my letter on 3rd September, I am pleased to share that college and sixth form applications for Year 11 students are now open. This is an exciting milestone as students begin planning their next steps after Year 11.

Submitting Applications  

We recommend that students submit their applications early via the Careers East Sussex website. They can log in using the credentials previously sent to their school email from noreply@eprospectus.co.uk. Applications can be completed at home - the upcoming half term is an ideal opportunity - or during my weekly lunchtime drop-in sessions in IT2 every Monday and Tuesday. Please note that students may apply to as many colleges or sixth forms as they wish, and the final application deadline is Monday, 30th November.

Students received the following How to apply video (start at 2:39) on 28^th September and viewed it during coaching time. Although the system has been slightly updated since recording, the video remains a helpful guide to the overall application process.

Colleges Requiring Direct Applications

Please note that the following institutions require direct applications via their websites, each with its own deadline:

·         BACA

·         Bede’s

·         BHASVIC (applications open on 23rd October - please see BHASVIC Admissions Page for updates)

·         BN1 Arts

·         Eastbourne College (note: this is distinct from East Sussex College Eastbourne)

·         Northbrook College

Support Available

We are here to help every student explore their post-16 options, offer guidance, and host 1-to-1 advice meetings. If your child would like to book a session or needs help with their application, they can drop in to see me directly or contact me using the details below.

Thank you for your continued support as we help our students prepare for this next stage in their education. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Best wishes,

Sarah Rooney

Careers Adviser

T: 01323 485254 ext 281

E: srooney@willingdonschool.org.uk

We are delighted to welcome Lauren Carvalho from the charity Adam’s Light to our in-person Parent Forum on Monday, 9^th November 2026 at 6pm.

We have invited Lauren to speak to parents as suicide is the leading cause of death among young people aged 5–35 (YoungMinds). What sets Lauren apart from many other suicide prevention speakers is her deeply personal perspective. She speaks as a mother who lost her 19-year-old son to suicide, bringing both compassion and authenticity to this vital subject.

Lauren’s talks focus on prevention, building resilience, and practical coping strategies, while encouraging a culture of openness, understanding and inclusion. She is also extensively trained in mental health and suicide prevention, combining professional expertise with lived experience.

For all of us who are parents, carers or who have young relatives or friends, this session aims to inform, increase understanding and empower us to help prevent suicide among young people.  We strongly encourage parents to attend this important and supportive session.

Parent testimonials from Lauren’s talks at other schools:

‘Your presentation was just wonderful. It was real, touching and so informative and helpful. Ever since, I’ve been asking my daughter how she is feeling and talking with her much more. The work you are doing is lifesaving, thank you so much.’

‘I came along to your talk last week and just wanted to say thank you for providing parents with the opportunity to learn from your devastating lived experience. I'm so deeply sorry this happened to you and your family and my thoughts are with you. Obviously, it's a very difficult topic but I was very pleased to see the school taking the initiative and beginning to open up the conversations about suicide and what to look out for with your wonderful support’

‘Thank you very much for a very informative and moving talk. I am a parent of an autistic boy, who has verbalised about feeling depressed, and ending his life not long ago. I found your talk very useful and informative on how to manage the kind of situation I was faced with, moving forward in the future.

May you continue to help other parents prevent suicide of young children by arming them the knowledge that they need, just like you did that evening.’

‘I found your presentation really informative and we were both really engaged throughout.  From your own experience and from a place of love you are able to bring teenage suicide, very much a subject that often people know little about and just don't think it would happen to them to the forefront.  You give signs to look out for and the courage as a parent to have those forthright discussions with our children. 

I thought that the subsequent personal journey you shared was also important and you conveyed that sense of loss with disbelief that you "never saw it coming".   I think for most parents there is that fear that a young person will take their own life with no prior warning and that we as parents may have been negligent in our observations and could have done something to prevent it.’

Lauren is also coming in to speak with small groups of students over the coming months as part of our Year 10 RSHE programme.

If you wish to attend the Parent Forum on the 9^th November, please confirm your attendance on the below google form.

Parent Forum - Adam's Light - Monday, 9th November 2026 at 6pm

Please be advised that the Senior Student Leaders will be visiting all the coaching groups in the first week back after half term to sell poppies and other items for donations to the RBL Eastbourne branch.   A cash box is also available every day until 11^th November in main reception. 

Any cash donations are most gratefully received.  We raised over £300 last year and will update you in this year's total in due course.  

We will also add a reminder to the welcome back notices from Heads of Year at the start of Term 2.

There are a few spaces remaining on the last coach for our yearly Year 7 trip to London and the Natural History Museum and the London Eye in April 2027.  Please make payment via ParentPay asap to secure your child's place.  The option will disappear once all spaces are filled. 

Please visit our website for full details of this trip https://willingdonschool.org.uk/key-information/our-letters

Please find below the lesson content for Y7,8 & 9 for RSHE in Term 2. Students have 1 lesson a week for RSHE.

External assemblies

November 25^th – Loudmouth production (Y9)

December 3^rd – Rail Safety assemblies (Y7, 9 and 10)

If you have any questions or concerns about the lesson content or external workshops, please contact gstables@willingdonschool.org.uk

Students will receive this during Monday's assembly. The pack contains important information, guidance and a range of useful resources to support preparation for both the mock examinations and future GCSE exams.

We then had a session where we spoke with their student leadership team and were able to ask them questions about the responsibilities they have, what their advice for us would be, and how they approach their roles within the school.

Since our visit we have been able to take on the advice we got and consider how to implement it here at Willingdon, it was a very valuable experience and it was great to have the opportunity to explore the approach to student leadership in another school and hopefully take on some of the ideas we came across.   

Head Student - Sophie Pocztarek 11PHI

Well done to the students that have been nominated by their coaches for the School Values Excellence Award for this week.

📅 Year 11 Parents' Evening
Thursday 10th December

Thank you for your continued support. We are looking forward to another successful week next week, a reminder that the term ends on Wednesday 21^st October.

Please note that next week is a Week A (Green Week) on the student timetable.

The Year 11 Team

It was a particularly wet day, but our students all competed brilliantly in some tricky and slippery conditions.

A special mention goes to Lottie C and Lydia V who came 4th out of their age groups.

Stanley D who came 5th out of his age group and George S and Evie B who came 7th out of their age group.

Well done everyone!

I hope this message finds you well.

Starting from Monday 2nd November to Friday 13th November, all students will be taking part in a two-week rugby unit during their regular PE lessons.

To ensure everyone can participate comfortably and safely, we will be offering both tag rugby and contact rugby.

Please note the requirements for each option:

• Contact Rugby (Optional): Participation in contact sessions is completely optional. Students who choose to take part in contact rugby must wear their school PE kit for the lesson, must bring their normal school uniform to change back into afterwards, and must have a mouthguard / gum shield to participate.

• Please note: If students do not have their normal school uniform to change into after the lesson, they will not be permitted to participate in contact rugby.

• Gum shields are available to purchase directly from the PE department for £5.

Tag & Technical Rugby: For students who opt out of contact, we will be running tag rugby and technical skills sessions. These non-contact sessions do not require a mouthguard or a change of clothes.

Please ensure your child brings their mouthguard, PE kit, and full school uniform if they wish to take part in the contact sessions during these two weeks.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out.

Kind regards,

Willingdon Community School PE Department

The deadline for earning Gold Reader on Sparx Reader is Monday. Well done to the students who have already achieved this.  You will receive a reward message next week and certificates at the start of Term 2. Let’s see how many students can reach this goal before the end of term. Remember to earn one gold star, you need 100 SRP extra before the Monday 8:30am deadline. Gold Reader Club is up and running for our first two groups of Year 7 and Year 8 students. New groups will start next term.

Students who have not completed previous pieces to 100% SRP should click ‘catch up previous’ to ensure all careful reading is up to date. Please ensure any incomplete sessions have been caught up.

KS3 students have two weeks to complete Sparx Reader  careful reading next week. Work set on 19 October is due on Monday 2 November.

Excellent reading has been taking place in coaching time. This week a particular shout-out to 7MET who have been reading The First Year by Matt GoodFellow, all about Nate and his first year at secondary school.

This week a particular shout-out to 8MJF who have been reading Frankenstein and have reached the part where Victor was overwhelmed with grief at the death of Justine. He made the journey to the Alpine Valleys to lift his spirits. He feels better, even though the monster is still out there.

A reminder that all KS3 students need to log their reading for this term on the reading challenge. This term’s theme is a moment of anger. Remember: to log into the form, students need to sign in with their school credentials.

The deadline for completion is Tuesday 20 October.

Medine C - has worked very hard on her careful reading and is now completely up to date with 100% SRP on Sparx Reader since the beginning of term. She has also completed the work due for Monday coming. She worked on this at lunchtime and after school in order to complete. Very proud of her. 

Theo P - for great contributions in Coaching time, being polite at all times and demonstrating the Willingdon Values everyday!

Josh C-P - for creating a spectacular app, with an animation that you can change speeds using buttons, lots of information on different boards with lots of image. Josh has been working at home to make it fantastic!! I am so impressed with his skills!! 

Ella M - for working so hard in English this term, asking for help and support where needed and making great progress!

Finally, here is the updated leaderboard - huge well done to Friston who are in the lead for the first time this year!

Thank you also to everyone who donated to our harvest food drive! We will be using this to make up hampers from each house which will be donated next week to families in our community. 

To report student absence, please phone the Student Absence line on 01323 481144 between 07:00 and 08:20.

Please save this number. This is a new number from 12 October 2026 following an issue with the previous line.

To report planned absences such as medical appointments, please phone the absence line between 09:00 and 15:00.

We will run this model on a trial basis for four weeks and will review its effectiveness before we make any permanent changes or amend the policy.

Please be reminded that messages for students during the school day that are of a non-urgent matter, will need to be picked up by students at the end of the day on their phone. 

Please remind your child to check their phones at the end of the school day so they can see any messages from you. 

We do not have the capacity to deliver non-urgent messages during the school day.

Thank you for your understanding.