Dear Parent/Carer,
Changes were made on the 1st February to the Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance on reducing the risks from COVID- 19 in schools and therefore we will be making some changes to the current mitigations that we have in place. These changes will take effect from Thursday 17th February (Pupil return date after February weekend).
The new guidance states that there is no longer a requirement for a staggered start and end to the day. As a result, we will now be opening the doors to the school at 8.55 a.m. to allow pupils enter the classroom and wash their hands for a 9.00 a.m. start. Doors will be closed at 9.00 a.m. Please note any pupil arriving after this time should enter through the main entrance.
All pupils, including P1 and their siblings, will finish at 3.15 p.m. As the guidance for adult social distancing and wearing face coverings has not yet changed, we ask all adults in the playground to continue to stay at least 1m from adults in other households and to wear a face covering unless exempt. We appreciate that this may be different from the wider guidance for society, but this is still the guidance for Education settings.
The rest of our school day will return to more normal timings. Morning break will be 10.30-10.45 a.m., lunch will be 12.15 -1.15 p.m. There will be no afternoon break and school will finish at 3.15 p.m.
Parents are still only permitted into school if necessary to discuss their child’s needs. General parent events are still not permitted at this stage.
As pupils no longer need to stay in class bubbles, we will be looking to restart after school clubs. Information on individual clubs will follow in due course.
School lets are restarting so other community groups may return to use the school premises outwith the school day.
Enhanced hygiene, including handwashing and enhanced cleaning, remains in place. Open windows and doors to increase ventilation are also still in place, so pupils should continue to wear layers.
Parents/carers should continue to notify the school of any positive test results. Those who test positive or who are identified as a high risk or low risk contact should continue to follow the appropriate self-isolation guidance which can be found at https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19/test-and-protect/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-for-individuals-with-possible-coronavirus-infection
As always this is subject to change. Mitigations can be reintroduced or removed at any time dependent on the prevalence of the virus in society.
Should you require any other information please call the school on 0300 300 0147
