Message from Ross Hunter, Head Teacher, and NHS Lothian (COVID MESSAGE #1 24 June 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

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Note Parents/Carers of S4-6 pupils in relation to Provisional Grades

 

Dear Parent/Carers of S4-6 pupils

You will be aware that, as part of the SQA’s Alternative Certification Model, our teachers are busy determining provisional grades for your child, which will be submitted to the SQA on Friday 25 June.

I am writing to inform you that your child will be emailed their provisional grades after school on Wednesday 23 June and that you will also receive a copy of the letter by email.

The letter will include details of the SQA’s appeals process, details of which can be found on the SQA website: https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/79049.html

The SQA has also produced an information booklet for pupils: https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files_ccc/SQA-Appeals-2021-what-you-need-to-know.pdf

Should you have any questions at this stage, please contact us:

admin@gracemount.edin.sch.uk

Ross Hunter, Head Teacher

Message from Ross Hunter, Head Teacher, and NHS Lothian (COVID MESSAGE #2 14 June 2021)

Message from Ross Hunter (Head Teacher) and NHS Lothian.

As you may already know, we are aware of persons in the school who tested positive for COVID-19 last week.

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 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 specific 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 14 June 2021)

Message from Ross Hunter, Head Teacher, and NHS Lothian 

We are aware people in the school who have tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday and Friday last week. 

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

Message from Ross Hunter, Head Teacher, and NHS Lothian (COVID MESSAGE #1: 7 Jun 2021)

 Message from Ross Hunter, Head Teacher, and NHS Lothian 

On Friday/Saturday, we were made aware that persons in the school 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

Message from Ross Hunter, Head Teacher, and NHS Lothian (COVID MESSAGE #2: 4 Jun 2021)

Message from Ross Hunter (Head Teacher)

As you may already know, we are aware of a person in the school/setting who tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday.

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, 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 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: 4 Jun 2021)

 Message from Ross Hunter, Head Teacher, and NHS Lothian 

We were made aware yesterday that a person in the school 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

Message from Ross Hunter, Head Teacher, and NHS Lothian (COVID MESSAGE #2 1 Jun 2021)

 Message from Ross Hunter (Head Teacher)

As you may already know, we are aware of a person in the school/setting 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, 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 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 1 Jun 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