The fire took place on 23rd Feb. There is no indication that it was caused deliberately, however it will cause a number of problems for staff and students. Some of your questions are answered below. 

• The fire has completely destroyed H1-5.
• H6-8 have suffered smoke and water damage, but we are hopeful they will be able to be back in service within a few days.
• The outside of G Block has suffered minor damage, but the classrooms inside are useable.

• 9RJW will register in F9
• 11DJA will register in J11
• 12/13 DZ will register in S2
• 12/13 ZJK will register in G6

• The exams officer has spoken to the exam boards who have confirmed that they will ensure that our students are not disadvantaged. 

• Years 10-13 will be back in school as normal from Thursday 25th Feb. 
• Year 7-9 students will return to school on a rota basis from Monday 1st March as below
• Year 7 should attend school on Weds 3rd, Thurs 4th & Fri 5th March. They should not attend on Mon 1st or Tues 2nd March.
• Year 8 should attend school on Mon 1st, Tues 2nd & Fri 5th March. They should not attend on Weds 3rd or Thurs 4th March.
• Year 9 should attend school from Mon 1st - Thurs 4th March. They should not attend on Fri 5th March.
• A rota basis will be needed until temporary classrooms can be built, which we are arranging as quickly as possible. Please continue to visit the website for further information on Y7-9 attendance.

• Exam Students should continue to work on any coursework they may have at home. All students with internet access can download and upload work from their own workspace using remote access.
• Y7-9 Students: We are developing packs of work for students for the short term when these students are not in school. These will be available on the school website via remote access and the student shared area. Paper copies will also be available from school reception and public libraries in Heanor, Ilkeston and Oakwood. The packs should be available from Monday 1st March, however, some work is already available on the school website through the Learning Zone.
• Any student who has problems with their password or logging in to remote access should e-mail Mrs McIntosh smcintosh@heanorgate.derbyshire.sch.uk. There is currently a problem with resetting passwords but we will send out a new password to you as soon as possible (you will be asked for some personal details for security).
• Remote Access has a limit to the number of people that can use it at the same time. Please log on, download your work and log off again so that others can use it.

• Parking is now very limited and will continue to be so for some time. Please make every effort to use public transport or car share with friends.