Dear Families, 

Covid

I am pleased to report that we have had no positive cases of Covid in our community since the last bulletin.  Additionally, none of those who were required to self isolate developed Covid.

We had a visit from the Environmental Health Team on Tuesday to look at our Covid response and risk assessment.  The feedback was good apart from more ventilation is needed in classrooms.  I have reminded staff to keep at least two windows open all day in their rooms and will be checking on this when I walk the site.  Obviously, in the colder weather, windows may be opened and shut periodically to ensure rooms are kept warm enough for pupils.

I am sure that many of you are happy to hear that the Government's stepping down plans are continuing.  However, despite the scheduled changes on the 19th July we are not making any changes to our Covid response this term as this would be confusing for our pupils.

We are awaiting confirmation of the plans regarding the requirement to isolate (or not!) and LFT / PCR testing for the Autumn term.  Once we have had official notification of this, we will notify you of our response.

Transition

This week, pupils transitioned for the day on Tuesday to their new tutor room and tutor group team.  It was a pleasure to see how confidently pupils coped with new rooms, new adults and new classmates.  Our new Year 7 did particularly well and I was very proud to see so many older pupils being kind and supportive to them about the school. 

Uniform, Nails and Jewellery

I have noted that some pupils do not have the correct school or PE uniform.  Form tutors have been working with identified pupils,  but I would like to draw families' attention to the school policy on uniform, jewellery and nails. 

Please ensure that your child has the correct school and PE uniform for September, that nails are not too long or pointed and that jewellery conforms to the policy.  Where the policy is not followed and pupils have previously had warnings regarding this, they will have to remain in class at break and lunchtime until the issue has been resolved.

I have included below some images of nails to give an indication of acceptable / unacceptable length and styles.

Acceptable

Unacceptable

Whilst we have allowed a greater degree of flexibility with regard to PE uniform, please ensure that your child has suitable clothing that conforms to the policy.