TESTING AT HOME
As we return to school you should continue to test your child using the lateral flow test that we have supplied.
If your child tests positive using a test kit from school
- You need to book a PCR test to confirm the result
- Your household will need to self isolate for 10 days
- You need to inform us at school by telephoning reception on 01282 682313
If you child is symptomatic (a high temperature, and/or a new and continuous cough and/or a loss or change of smell or taste) do not use the test kit from school.
- You need to book a PCR test
- Your household will need to self isolate for 10 days
- You need to inform us at school by telephoning reception on 01282 68231
Latest update
We have had an excellent return to school following the lockdown. It has been fantastic to see all our young people returning to school and engaging in their learning. Please click on the link below to read an update regarding home testing for students.
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Year 11 updates
- Mock exams are due to take place w/c 12th April 2021, further details have been sent via Classcharts
Please do not send your child to school if...
- You have been contacted by the school or track and trace and told that your child needs to self-isolate
- Any member of your household has tested positive, in which case your child and other members of your household must isolate for 14 days from when the person who tested positive showed their first symptoms or when they tested positive (if they were asymptomatic - not showing symptoms)
- If your child or any member of your household is showing symptoms - in which case you must arrange a test and all members of the household self-isolate until you receive the results
Please click below to view our procedures and guidance in the case of a positive COVID19 test
Procedures for dealing with a positive COVID19 Test
Guide for parents responding to Coronavirus symptoms and contact tracing
Listed below is a letter from Mr Browning with details of Emergency Closure Procedures and the Home School Agreement.
- Letter from Mr Browning regarding Emergency Closure Procedures and the Home School Agreement
- Emergency Closure Procedures/Home School Agreement
YEAR GROUP START / FINISH TIMES AND ENTRANCES
| Year 7 | 8.10 am English Door | 2.20 pm (11.50am Wednesday) |
| Year 8 | 8.35 am Science Door | 2.45 pm (12.15 pm Thursday) |
| Year 9 | 8.50 am Art Door | 3.00 pm (1.30 pm Friday) |
| Year 10 | 8.20 am English Door | 2.35 pm |
| Year 11 | 8.10 am Service Road /Scarlett's Entrance | 2.25pm (3.25 pm for intervention) |
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School Risk Assessment for COVID-19 updated 4th March 2021 Please click here to view the updates to the Latest guidance from the Department of Education Please contact school if you have any further questions. |
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Latest update: 12th April 2021