27 February 2026


Dear Parent /Carer,
A reminder of key calendar dates for the school:
- Thursday 5th March 2026 – Year 9 Pathways Evening 5.30pm – 7.30pm
- Tuesday 10th March 2026 School closes at 1:15pm to facilitate Year 8 and Year 13 Parent Consultation.
- Monday 30th March 2026 – Friday 10th April 2026 – Easter Break
- School reopens at 8:40am on Monday 13th April 2026
Arrangements in the event of extreme weather conditions:
In the case of a possible school closure and such decision affecting Birmingham schools a decision will be made by 6:45am, at the latest.
All weather warnings can be found on:
- The school website, www.bishopchalloner.org.uk
- Recorded phone message which can be accessed outside of school hours
- Text message to all parents
- Local radio – Free Radio, Heart FM, BBC Radio WM
Unless there is a general Birmingham School closure announcement on the radio, school should be regarded as open.
Yours sincerely
Dr J Coughlan
Principal
