Dear year 11 and year 13 students of LCHS

We are living in extraordinary times.  I know that the recent announcement from the government to close schools and to cancel the 2020 summer exams will have stirred up a whole mix of emotions.  These will range from anger and disappointment to relief.  I wanted you to know that your school has not forgotten about you and that we are here to help you through these uncertain times.

Who knows how they will decided to play the results and certification of this exam series, but rest assured, we will do our part to ensure you gain the recognition you deserve through certification.

I also know that some of you will be upset at the realisation that your school career at LCHS has come to an end very abruptly and you did not have the chance to do all those nice things which students get to do when they reach such a milestone: a leavers’ assembly, saying goodbye to friends and teachers, year books, proms, parties and prize giving events.  Therefore, I wanted to give you all the guarantee that, when we get to the other side of this pandemic, I will do everything possible to offer you these traditional rites of passage you so deserve to have.  This may be in the new academic year – but you will get them – I promise.

For now, I only want to say how sorry I am that you have been put in this situation and wish you the very best in the months ahead.

This is still your school; we have not forgotten you and we will fight for you every step of the way to ensure you get the recognition you deserve.

Look after yourselves, your loved ones and one another.

See you on the other side!

Mr Mckeown