--- title: "Changes to the School Day" url: "https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/news/2025-01-28-changes-to-the-school-day" school: "Bishop Challoner Catholic College" --- # Changes to the School Day ![Image of Changes to the School Day](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-challoner-catholic-college/images/background/IMG_0005.JPG) 28 January 2025 ![](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/images/LETTERHEAD_IMAGES/WholeSchoolLetterhead_TOP.jpg) Dear Parent /Carer, A reminder of key calendar dates for the school: - **Wednesday 5th February 2025-** - **South Area Network Staff CPD Afternoon -** School closed to all students - **Thursday 6th February 2025** - **Year 11 Parent Consultation Evening -** Consultation begins at 6pm. School Cloud will be live on Tuesday 28th January at 6pm for appointments to be made. - **Monday 24th February 2025-** - **School closed for Staff Inset** - **School reopens at 8:40am on Tuesday 25th February 2025** - **Tuesday 1st April 2025** - **Year 8 Parent Consultation Afternoon -** School closes at 1:15pm - **Monday 14th April 2025-Friday 25th April 2025** - **Easter Break** - **School reopens at 8:40am on Monday 28th April 2025.** **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](http://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** ![](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/images/LETTERHEAD_IMAGES/WholeSchoolLetterhead2024_-_Bottom.jpg) [ Year 11 Parent Consultation Evening](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/news/2025-01-24-year-11-parent-consultation-evening) [Safer Internet Day - Important Information ](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/news/2025-01-31-safer-internet-day-important-information) ### Year 7-11 - [A Warm Welcome](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/a-warm-welcome) - [Admissions & Appeals](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/information-about-our-school/admissions) - [Curriculum](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/about/curriculum) - [SEND](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/send) - [Free School Meals](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/about/free-school-meals) - [Library](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/library) - [Netbook Programme](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/about/netbook-programme) - [Instrumental Lessons](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/about/instrumental-lessons) - [Extra-Curricular](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/extra-curricular-life) - [Examination Information](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/examinations-information) - [Careers](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/about/careers) - [Uniform](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/about/uniform) - [Latest News](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/news) - [Login](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/catholic-college/login) - [Year 9 Pathways](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/about/careers/year-9-pathways) - [Parent Information](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/parent-information) ![Bishop Challoner Catholic College](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-challoner-catholic-college/images/logo/logo(6).png) ### Bishop Challoner Catholic College Institute Road Kings Heath Birmingham B14 7EG 0121 444 4161 0121 441 1552 ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552167475288) - [Youtube](http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeZYD3XtsauCowKyzMKMfuQ) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bishop-challoner-catholic-college) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bishopchallonercatholiccollege/#) © Copyright 2017–2026 Bishop Challoner Catholic College School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)