If any one has borrowed or hired a leotard for exams, auditions or competitions please could they check that they do not still have them at home or in their ballet bag. Mrs Saunders says she is still missing some. Many thanks

Dear Parents Please can you make sure all items of uniform are named for the upcoming new term. We have many items left and never claimed so please have everything with a name on it. Best wishes Sue Handy

The Susan Handy School of Dance would like to do its bit towards the environment and request that students no longer bring plastic bottles to class but bring a reusable one they can fill up from the tap. Thank you.

Dear Parents, Can you make sure you check the website and school noticeboards for basic enquires before contacting the office. My staff are being overloaded by emails and it would help a lot if you could do this as your first port of call. Sue Handy

Giving up sport is 'biggest mistake students in exam year can make' Former Ireland captain Fiona urges pupils to stay healthy.

Interesting article published by the RAD about children going on pointe too early.