Yes the November E had an article that stated that parents are responsible to teach, but the children have their choices. However if they have taught well, they will return, either here or in the next. Do what you can, then leave it up to higher powers. I'm glad you have a great HT on site, he will hopefully follow up when he is suppose to.

As far a weather we are getting nailed too, extremely cold. I've been thinking of hybernating. I'll make that plan B.