Message from Ross Hunter, Head Teacher, and NHS Lothian (COVID MESSAGE #2 30 May 2021)

 Message from Ross Hunter (Head Teacher, 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. 

Persons 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 have been asked to book a COVID-19 test. Appropriate guidance and advice have been given. If there are any further cases of COVID-19 in the school/setting, we will ensure these individuals, and any of their close contacts, are advised to self-isolate promptly.

If you have not been contacted and your child remains well, you should continue to follow the school’s existing arrangements for your child. Enhanced cleaning and infection control measures are in place in line with national guidance. The school / setting 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

Message from Ross Hunter, Head Teacher, and NHS Lothian (COVID MESSAGE #1 30 May 2021)

Message from Ross Hunter, Head Teacher, and NHS Lothian 

We are aware of a person in the school who has tested positive for COVID-19. 

We understand 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. 

Persons are currently being contacted because they may have been in close and sustained contact with the case and will need to self-isolate and asked to have a test for COVID-19. They will be given appropriate guidance and advice. 

An update via text will be sent to you as soon as the tracking and tracing process is complete. If there are any further cases of COVID-19 in the school, we will ensure these individuals, and any of their close contacts, are advised to self-isolate promptly. 

If you have not been contacted and your child remains well, you should continue to follow the school’s existing arrangements for your child. 

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

Headteacher

Schools Asymptomatic Testing Programme

 Schools Asymptomatic Testing Programme

The Government has asked that parents and pupils undertake a survey in relation to the asymptomatic testing programme.

There is a link below for the parent survey and one for pupils.

We encourage parents to take part in the parental survey; and and also ask you to encourage your child/children to take part in the pupil survey.

Parent Survey

Pupil Survey

Letter to Parents from the Active Schools Service

Information for all parents - Active Schools

As the City of Edinburgh Council has been adapting and renewing, so too has Active Schools.  We have realigned our focus of targeted work to ensure we reach pupils in most need of support and who benefit the most from being physically active. We are working towards narrowing the gap between those who can and can’t access physical activity.  

It is proposed that Active Schools adopt a blended approach where the team maintain an extra-curricular activity programme which is free to all, whilst maintaining a presence during the school day, working on projects such as sports taster sessions, playground games, playground leaders, multi skills and Bikeability for primary schools including special schools; and leadership opportunities, including Young Ambassador programme, Leadership Academy and sports councils in the secondary schools including special secondary schools.  All of this will support pupils to reach the minimum exercise recommendation of 60 minutes of physical activity every day and contribute significantly to their improved health and wellbeing.

The Active Schools team is reviewing the participant costs for extra-curricular activity sessions as it has been stipulated by SportScotland, (the main funder of Active Schools), that no charge should be incurred by the participant.  Now that restrictions have eased, and outdoor extra-curricular activities can start again, it is hoped that the Active Schools team will be able to support such programmes working closely with school staff, parent councils, parent volunteers, local communities and key partners including local clubs who can deliver such sessions. 

As we adapt to the new ways of working, extra-curricular programmes may be smaller than in previous terms, however, it is our full intention to ensure every child is offered physical activity opportunities whether they are run by Active Schools or the local community.  It goes without saying, we must also adhere to Covid related procedures, including Track and Trace, one-way systems, social distancing to name but a few. 

Active Schools are more than ever committed to ensuring every child has access to physical activity and we very much look forward to seeing everyone again.

Jude Salmon, Active Schools Manager