Dear all,

I hope this message finds you well.

Further to the comprehensive message from our CEO, Belinda Greer, I am writing to provide you with the specific details for JCSRS regarding the change to the upcoming Professional Development (CPD) day.

As Belinda outlined, we have faced an exceptional level of disruption to face-to-face learning this academic year due to the weather. In direct response to this, we have made the decision to convert the ESF-wide CPD day on Monday, 23 February, into a regular school day. Our staff will be here, and we look forward to welcoming your children to school.

Here is what you need to know for 23 February at JCSRS:

• School Day: We will follow the standard Monday timetable.

• ECA Programme: Scheduled Extra-Curricular Activity will run as usual.

• School Transport: School buses will operate on their normal routes and schedules.

We understand that some families may have made arrangements based on the original calendar. Please be assured that if your child is unable to attend on this date, their absence will be authorised and will not impact their attendance record.

Looking to the more immediate forecast, we are aware that a Typhoon Signal No. 3 is expected to be issued today between 5 and 7 pm. We sincerely hope the signal will be lowered before tomorrow morning and that our students will not lose another valuable day of face-to-face learning. As always, please continue to monitor official channels for any weather-related announcements.

This decision to reclaim a school day underscores our shared commitment to maximising our students' precious time in the classroom. I am incredibly grateful for your continued understanding and partnership on this.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me via email.

Best regards

Anna