{"id":1008,"date":"2022-01-30T16:29:26","date_gmt":"2022-01-30T16:29:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/crossmichael\/?p=1008"},"modified":"2022-01-30T16:29:26","modified_gmt":"2022-01-30T16:29:26","slug":"newsletter-w-c-31-01-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/crossmichael\/2022\/01\/30\/newsletter-w-c-31-01-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsletter – w\/c 31.01.2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear Families and Friends of Crossmichael and Gelston Primary Schools,<\/p>\n

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I hope this newsletter finds you well.\u00a0 You may be aware that the number of positive cases of Covid-19 is increasing in our schools.\u00a0 It would be really helpful if your child could complete regular lateral flow tests each morning to help us prevent the spread of the virus.<\/p>\n

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This week I will be teaching each day in Crossmichael.\u00a0 Unfortunately, it is very difficult to secure supply staff as they are in high demand.\u00a0 Much as I am looking forward to being in class, I do apologise for having had to cancel several meetings including Child’s Plan meetings.\u00a0 I hope to reschedule these after the February mid-term holiday.<\/p>\n

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We are trying desperately to find a supply teacher to teach P6\/7 at Crossmichael on Friday but if we are unable to\u00a0 find someone then we may have to ask that our P6\/7 class stay at home on Friday and engage with online learning.\u00a0 \u00a0I will be teaching P6\/7 from Monday to Thursday and then P1\/2 on Friday.\u00a0 \u00a0I will inform parents about arrangements for Friday as soon as possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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I am looking forward to accompanying the P6\/7 class to Lockerbie Manor from Monday 7th – Wednesday 9th February.\u00a0 \u00a0If you require any further information about the trip then please contact the school office.<\/p>\n

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Covid-19 Updates:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Testing<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    • If you have no symptoms but record a positive lateral flow result then you do not need to have a PCR.\u00a0 Immediately follow self-isolation rules and ensure you record test results online for contact tracing to commence.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • If you have symptoms, you should book a PCR test and follow self-isolation rules.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      1. Self-Isolation<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        • If you record a positive lateral flow test then you should isolate for 10 days.\u00a0 You have the option to end isolation after 7 days if you have no fever and have recorded a negative lateral flow test on day six and <\/span>no sooner than 24 hours later,<\/span><\/i> on day seven.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Close contacts (including household contacts) who are either under 18 years 4 months old, or who are older and are fully vaccinated (e.g. are <\/span>double jabbed <\/span><\/b>and<\/span><\/i> have had one booster<\/span><\/b>) need not self-isolate as long as they record negative lateral flow results on a daily basis for the next 7 days.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        • For those close contacts over 18 years 4 months who are not fully vaccinated, they must isolate for 10 days and take a PCR test.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        • People who tested positive before midnight on 5<\/span>th<\/span> January are still bound by the previously stated self-isolation and testing rules.\u00a0 They must have a PCR and isolate for 10 days.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n

          7th – 9th February 2022: P6 and P7 pupils from each school will be visiting Lockerbie Manor for a residential trip.\u00a0 Miss Cruickshanks, Miss Reid and a parent will accompany the children.<\/p>\n

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          Monday 14th – Wednesday 16th February:\u00a0 School is closed to pupils and re-opens on Thursday 17th February.\u00a0 (The Tuesday and Wednesday are staff training days.)<\/p>\n

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          Monday 4th April until Monday 18th April:\u00a0 Spring Holiday.\u00a0 School re-opens on Tuesday 19th April 2022.<\/p>\n

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          Best wishes,<\/p>\n

          Mary Cruickshanks<\/p>\n

          Headteacher<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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