--- title: "Letter to ALL parents: 12.09.22" url: "https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/news/2022-09-12-letter-to-all-parents-12-09-22" school: "The English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College" --- **Tel:** 01429 273790 **Email:** admin@ems.bhcet.org.uk # Letter to ALL parents: 12.09.22 ![Image of Letter to ALL parents: 12.09.22](https://files.schudio.com/the-english-martyrs-catholic-school-and-sixth-form-3/images/Letterheads/LetterheadWebDec23.png) 12 September 2022 Following the announcement from Buckingham Palace of the death of our sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a period of National Mourning has started and will continue until the end of the State Funeral. The English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College joins with the nation during this period of prayer and reflection in response to the death of our Sovereign. On Friday all year groups took part in liturgies, we have a book of condolences available, and our flag is at half-mast. Students will learn about the constitution in Form Time and will take part in citizenship activities as our new King begins his reign. Students have been outstanding, showing respect and compassion. Lessons and attendance will be as normal apart from on Monday 19th September which has been declared a Bank Holiday for the Queen’s funeral. **On Monday 19th school will be closed as a mark of respect.** We recognise that the death of the Queen affects children and families differently. If you or your child needs any support, please do contact our pastoral team or your child’s Pastoral Leader. Yours sincerely Mrs Crawshaw ![](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/images/Letterheads/LetterFooterWebDec23.png) [Year 7](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/news/tag/year-7) [Year 8](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/news/tag/year-8) [Year 9](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/news/tag/year-9) [Year 10](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/news/tag/year-10) [Year 11](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/news/tag/year-11) [Year 12](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/news/tag/year-12) [Year 13](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/news/tag/year-13) [Latest News](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/news/tag/latest-news) [ Y10 Information Evening 2022](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/news/2022-09-08-y10-information-evening-2022) [The Diana Award ](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/news/2022-09-13-the-diana-award) ### News & Gallery - [Gallery](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/photo-galleries) - [News](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/news/tag/latest-news) - [Newsletters](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/news-gallery/newsletters) - [Parent Bulletins](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/news-gallery/parent-bulletins) ![The English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College](https://files.schudio.com/the-english-martyrs-catholic-school-and-sixth-form-3/images/logo/Bishop_Hogarth_and_Hexham_Logo_new_(1).png) ### The English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College Catcote Road Hartlepool TS25 4HA 01429 273790 ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/EnglishMartyrsSchool/) - [X](https://twitter.com/ems_hartlepool) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@TheEnglishMartyrsSchool) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ems_hartlepool/) ### Translation ### Office 365 [Sign in to Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/) © Copyright 2025–2026 The English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)