Dear Parent/Carer
Please find details below from North Lanarkshire Council regarding the update on face coverings in school and on school transport. Please be reassured that, as a school, we understand and acknowledge the needs of all of the children and young people in our school community and we will always take this into account. I would ask that if it is possible, your son/daughter can wear a mask at the times outlined below.
It would also be greatly appreciated if your son/daughter can bring their own masks to school.
North Lanarkshire Update on face coverings use by pupils and staff
From Monday 31 August face coverings should be worn by staff and pupils when:
- adults and young people in secondary schools (including ASN schools) are moving about the school in corridors and confined communal areas (including toilets), where physical distancing is particularly difficult to maintain;
- children in our primary school are not required to wear a mask in school at any time
- adults, young people and children aged 5 years and over are travelling on dedicated school transport.
We appreciate that some staff and children and young people will be unable to wear a face covering for good reasons and that position will be respected.
Staff and pupils should ensure they:
- bring their own face coverings to school;
- store these safely in a washable, sealable bag or container when not in use;
- wash reusable face coverings in hot water at the end of each day; and
- safely and hygienically dispose of disposable face coverings after use.
Please remember that a face covering can be as simple as a scarf, snood or other piece of cloth which covers the nose and mouth.
Further information on face coverings is available from the Scottish Government website:
Full face covering guidance is available on this link:
Yours sincerely,
Mrs Laura Rowe
Head Teacher
