IMPORTANT: GHS PARENT/CARERS PLEASE READ

In preparation for the Key Worker childcare starting on the 6^th January, we would ask that you complete this link by 11.45 p.m. on 3^rd January 2021.   

 

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=af6sSGo3tUKfacnke7-5xDvSTjv5zlRKp7FBY3WQ-VBUNkJTVU80RThPUE1QQU1TMENZREVSTzNHWi4u

COVID-19: Message from Ross Hunter – Headteacher, and NHS Lothian (21 Dec - 2nd briefing)

 Message from Ross Hunter – Headteacher, and NHS Lothian 

As you may already know, we are aware of a person in the school who has tested positive for COVID-19. We have been working closely with NHS Lothian Health Protection Team and following all national guidance.  

A number of people have now been contacted because they have been in close and sustained contact with the case and the tracking process is now complete. 

These contacts will need to self isolate and appropriate guidance and advice has been given. 

 If you have not been contacted directly to tell you your child is a close contact, then your child should attend school as normal. 

Enhanced cleaning and infection control measures are in place in line with national guidance. The school is safe and remains open. 

If you have any concerns in the meantime, or if you need to book a COVID-19 test because your child has developed symptoms (high temperature, a new continuous cough and/or a loss or change in sense of smell or taste) please visit the NHS Inform website www.nhsinform.scot  or for non-clinical advice call 0800 028 2816.  

Please note that a test should only ever be booked if you or your child has these specifics symptoms. 

Remember to stay at home if anyone in the household has symptoms of COVID-19. 

For further information you may find this Frequently Asked Questions document useful : 

https://www.nhslothian.scot/Coronavirus/Parents/Schools/Pages/default.aspx 

 

Best wishes, 

Ross Hunter

Head Teacher

Gracemount High School

COVID-19: Message from Mr Hunter - Headteacher, and NHS Lothian (21 Dec)

 COVID-19: Message from Mr Hunter - Headteacher,  and NHS Lothian 

We are aware of person in the school who has tested positive for COVID-19. We understand that this is a worrying time but would like to reassure you that we are working closely with NHS Lothian Health Protection Team and following all national guidance.  

 

A number of people are currently being contacted because they may have been in close and sustained contact with the case and will need to self-isolate. They will be given appropriate guidance and advice. 

 

An update will be sent to you as soon as the tracking and tracing process is complete. 

 

If you are not contacted directly to tell you your child is a close contact, then your child should attend school as normal. 

 

Enhanced cleaning and infection control measures are in place in line with national guidance. The school is safe and remains open. 

 

If you have any concerns in the meantime, or if you need to book a COVID-19 test because your child has developed symptoms (high temperature, a new continuous cough and/or a loss or change in sense of smell or taste) please visit the NHS Inform website www.nhsinform.scot or for non-clinical advice call 0800 028 2816.  

 

Please note that a test should only be booked if you or your child has these specifics symptoms. 

 

Remember to stay at home if anyone in the household has symptoms of COVID-19. 

 

For further information you may find this FAQs useful https://www.nhslothian.scot/Coronavirus/Parents/Schools/Pages/default.aspx 

 

Best wishes, 

 Ross Hunter

 Head Teacher

Gracemount High School

Christmas Shows

 

The S1 Christmas Show can be viewed here.

The S5 Christams Show can be viewed here.

Teenage Boosters and Meningitis ACWY Vaccinations

 

Teenage Boosters and Meningitis ACWY Vaccinations

 

Teenage Booster and Meningitis ACWY Vaccinations

 

• Consent packs for vaccinations from NHS Lothian are out now for pupils in S3 (and in S4 – S6 who have not yet received their vaccinations). 

 

• Every year, pupils in S3 are offered the Teenage Booster to complete their lifelong protection, through Routine immunisations against tetanus, diphtheria and polio.   Any pupils in S4 – S6 who have not yet received this vaccination will also be offered this.

 

• In addition to the Teenage Booster vaccination, all S3 pupils are recommended a Meningitis ACWY vaccination. This protects against several strains of meningitis.   Any pupils in S4 – S6 who have not yet received this vaccination will also be offered this.

 

• Please read the letter in the consent pack, discuss the vaccinations with your child and return completed and signed consent forms to school by 18 December 2020.
  

Note to Parents/Carers from SQA in relation to National 5 results process

 Dear Parent/Carer,

Please click on this link to see a message from SQA in relation to the results process for National 5 courses.

https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/96097.html?fbclid=IwAR01liRsJ28ox8BrPQIiFjyfSTCC5W3uV6y1N5bVH4JFDosVYdpqw2nCtaA

R Hunter, Head Teacher

COVID-19: Message from Mr Hunter, Headteacher, and NHS Lothian (19 Nov 20, message 2)

Message from Ross Hunter – Headteacher, and NHS Lothian 

As you may already know, we are aware of a person in the school who has tested positive for COVID-19. We have been working closely with NHS Lothian Health Protection Team and following all national guidance.  

A number of people have now been contacted because they have been in close and sustained contact with the case and the tracking process is now complete. 

These contacts will need to self isolate and appropriate guidance and advice has been given. 

 If you have not been contacted directly to tell you your child is a close contact, then your child should attend school as normal. 

Enhanced cleaning and infection control measures are in place in line with national guidance. The school is safe and remains open. 

If you have any concerns in the meantime, or if you need to book a COVID-19 test because your child has developed symptoms (high temperature, a new continuous cough and/or a loss or change in sense of smell or taste) please visit the NHS Inform website www.nhsinform.scot  or for non-clinical advice call 0800 028 2816.  

Please note that a test should only ever be booked if you or your child has these specifics symptoms. 

Remember to stay at home if anyone in the household has symptoms of COVID-19. 

For further information you may find this Frequently Asked Questions document useful : 

https://www.nhslothian.scot/Coronavirus/Parents/Schools/Pages/default.aspx 

Best wishes, 

Ross Hunter

Head Teacher

Gracemount High School

COVID-19: Message from Mr Hunter, Headteacher, and NHS Lothian (19 Nov 20, message 1)

 

Message from Mr Hunter, Headteacher, and NHS Lothian 

 

We are aware of person in the school who has tested positive for COVID-19. We understand that this is a worrying time but would like to reassure you that we are working closely with NHS Lothian Health Protection Team and following all national guidance.  

 

A number of people are currently being contacted because they may have been in close and sustained contact with the case and will need to self-isolate. They will be given appropriate guidance and advice. 

 

An update will be sent to you as soon as the tracking and tracing process is complete. 

 

If you are not contacted directly to tell you your child is a close contact, then your child should attend school as normal. 

 

Enhanced cleaning and infection control measures are in place in line with national guidance. The school is safe and remains open. 

 

If you have any concerns in the meantime, or if you need to book a COVID-19 test because your child has developed symptoms (high temperature, a new continuous cough and/or a loss or change in sense of smell or taste) please visit the NHS Inform website www.nhsinform.scot or for non-clinical advice call 0800 028 2816.  

 

Please note that a test should only be booked if you or your child has these specifics symptoms. 

 

Remember to stay at home if anyone in the household has symptoms of COVID-19. 

 

For further information you may find this FAQs useful https://www.nhslothian.scot/Coronavirus/Parents/Schools/Pages/default.aspx 

 

Best wishes, 

 

Ross Hunter

Head Teacher

Gracemount High School

COVID-19: Message from Mr Hunter headteacher and NHS Lothian (18 Nov 2020 Message 2)

 

Message from Mr Hunter headteacher and NHS Lothian 

 

As you may already know, we are aware of a person in the school who has tested positive for COVID-19. We have been working closely with NHS Lothian Health Protection Team and following all national guidance.  

 

A number of people have now been contacted because they have been in close and sustained contact with the case and the tracking process is now complete. 

These contacts will need to self-isolate and appropriate guidance and advice has been given. 

 

 If you have not been contacted directly to tell you your child is a close contact, then your child should attend school as normal. 

 

Enhanced cleaning and infection control measures are in place in line with national guidance. The school is safe and remains open. 

 

If you have any concerns in the meantime, or if you need to book a COVID-19 test because your child has developed symptoms (high temperature, a new continuous cough and/or a loss or change in sense of smell or taste) please visit the NHS Inform website www.nhsinform.scot  or for non-clinical advice call 0800 028 2816.  

 

Please note that a test should only ever be booked if you or your child has these specifics symptoms. 

 

Remember to stay at home if anyone in the household has symptoms of COVID-19. 

 

For further information you may find this Frequently Asked Questions document useful : 

https://www.nhslothian.scot/Coronavirus/Parents/Schools/Pages/default.aspx 

 

Best wishes, 

 Ross Hunter

Head Teacher

Gracemount High School

COVID-19: Message from Mr Hunter Headteacher and NHS Lothian (18 Nov 2020 Message 1)

 

Message from Mr Hunter  Headteacher and NHS Lothian 

 

We are aware of person in the school who has tested positive for COVID-19. We understand that this is a worrying time but would like to reassure you that we are working closely with NHS Lothian Health Protection Team and following all national guidance.  

 

A number of people are currently being contacted because they may have been in close and sustained contact with the case and will need to self-isolate. They will be given appropriate guidance and advice. 

 

An update will be sent to you as soon as the tracking and tracing process is complete. 

 

If you are not contacted directly to tell you your child is a close contact, then your child should attend school as normal. 

 

Enhanced cleaning and infection control measures are in place in line with national guidance. The school is safe and remains open. 

 

If you have any concerns in the meantime, or if you need to book a COVID-19 test because your child has developed symptoms (high temperature, a new continuous cough and/or a loss or change in sense of smell or taste) please visit the NHS Inform website www.nhsinform.scot or for non-clinical advice call 0800 028 2816.  

 

Please note that a test should only be booked if you or your child has these specifics symptoms. 

 

Remember to stay at home if anyone in the household has symptoms of COVID-19. 

 

For further information you may find this FAQs useful https://www.nhslothian.scot/Coronavirus/Parents/Schools/Pages/default.aspx 

 

Best wishes, 

 

Ross Hunter

Head Teacher

Gracemount High School

Council Budget 2021-24 - Your Views

 

Covid-19 has changed all our lives – immensely, and abruptly. The past few months have been incredibly tough for us all, and there continues to be great uncertainty about what will happen next.

Responding to the pandemic has seen people pull together across communities. Council teams too continue to pull out all the stops to keep essential services going and support the most vulnerable through these unprecedented times.

 

But this all comes at cost. We now have a budget gap of more than £47.5 million over the next three years. More people need our services and it’s costing us more to run these. We’ve also less income, through areas such as leisure and transport.

 

So, once again, we must prioritise how we spend our budgets, rethink how our services are designed and delivered – and where we can make savings.

 

How you can help

Every year we listen to residents’ views to help us manage our budget and we will continue to call upon the knowledge and understanding we’ve gained from what you’ve told us up until now.

 

Now, we need to hear from you again. Please complete our short questionnaire at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/budget by Thursday 10 December.

 

Your views really do make a difference. Thank you.

 

COVID-19: Message from Mr Hunter headteacher and NHS Lothian (15 Nov 2020 - 2nd message)

Message from Mr Hunter headteacher and NHS Lothian 

 

As you may already know, we are aware of a person in the school who has tested positive for COVID-19. We have been working closely with NHS Lothian Health Protection Team and following all national guidance.  

 

A number of people have now been contacted because they have been in close and sustained contact with the case and the tracking process is now complete. 

These contacts will need to self-isolate and appropriate guidance and advice has been given. 

 

 If you have not been contacted directly to tell you your child is a close contact, then your child should attend school as normal. 

 

Enhanced cleaning and infection control measures are in place in line with national guidance. The school is safe and remains open. 

 

If you have any concerns in the meantime, or if you need to book a COVID-19 test because your child has developed symptoms (high temperature, a new continuous cough and/or a loss or change in sense of smell or taste) please visit the NHS Inform website www.nhsinform.scot  or for non-clinical advice call 0800 028 2816.  

 

Please note that a test should only ever be booked if you or your child has these specifics symptoms. 

 

Remember to stay at home if anyone in the household has symptoms of COVID-19. 

 

For further information you may find this Frequently Asked Questions document useful : 

https://www.nhslothian.scot/Coronavirus/Parents/Schools/Pages/default.aspx 

Best wishes, 

Ross Hunter

Head Teacher

Gracemount High School