LIMEHURST TIMES
SPRING TERM 2018
Dear Parents/Carers
Welcome to our end-of-term newsletter. As I look out of the window at (yet another) snowy scene
in the middle of March, I am wondering whether it is appropriate to call this our Spring Term
newsletter!
Elsewhere in this newsletter, I have written a piece for you on the factors that I have to consider
when deciding whether or not to close the school in inclement weather. We decided to stay open on
Friday 2nd March, when a number of schools around the county were closed. Taking that decision
on whether to close the school is one of the hardest that a Headteacher makes. It is an unfortunate
sign of the times that, whichever decision is made, some parents find it appropriate to use social
media to condemn the school using language such as “shocking” or “disgusting”. I would urge all
parents to show restraint and respect when commenting on any such forums about the school. I can
assure you that, whether you agree with a decision or not, I only ever take such a decision having
very carefully considered the best interests of the school, its students and its staff.
Our term dates for next year, 2018-19, were first published to you in the newsletter twelve
months ago. They are in line with those of our feeder primary schools, which should
benefit those of you with children in more than one school, but they do differ from Leicestershire
County Council. The local schools collectively took the decision to amend the term dates
because we felt that the Council’s suggested dates were not conducive to quality learning. For
instance, one half-term was nine weeks long, yet another was just 19 days. Leicestershire County
Council are currently consulting in future term dates, and I would urge you to have your say. You can
find the details elsewhere in the newsletter.
This will be the last newsletter that parents of our Year 11 will read before the
commencement of the main GCSE exam season next term, and I would like to thank you for
your support. We are determined to build on last year’s results, which showed Limehurst to
be the highest achieving school in Loughborough and North Charnwood. The students are
working so hard, as are our wonderful staff. Although there are additional classes running
during the Easter holidays, it is also very important that everyone concerned uses the time to take
a break.
Finally, a reminder that we finish at 3.00pm on Friday 23rd March. I wish all staff, students and their
families a peaceful and relaxing holiday, and I look forward to seeing you on the first day of term,
Monday 9th April.
Yours sincerely
Jonathan Mellor
Headteacher
Achievement in a Caring Environment