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

COVID-19: Message from Mr Hunter Headteacher and NHS Lothian (15 Nov 20)

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

CONSULTATION ON FREE BUS TRAVEL FOR PEOPLE UNDER THE AGE OF 19 LIVING IN SCOTLAND

The Scottish Government is consulting on Free Bus Travel for Under 19s and intends to launch a new statutory national concessionary travel scheme for young people living in Scotland up to their 19th birthday.

It is anticipated that legislation would be go to the Scottish Parliament in early 2021 and come into effect later in the year.

The consultation period ends on 7th December 2020 and more information on the proposals can be found here.

You can take part in the online consultation here.

If you are unable to respond using their consultation hub, please complete the Respondent Information Form and return to via e-mail to Under19Consultation@transport.gov.scot

The form can also be downloaded, printed in pdf format and completed in writing and mailed to:

Under 19 Consultation Bus, Accessibility and Active Travel, Transport Scotland, Buchanan House, Glasgow.