I take the opportunity this week to remind parents and students of our upcoming Pupil Free Day which will take place on Friday 11th November. The focus for staff will be on our preparations for 2023, with a particular emphasis on the provision of engaging lessons that will accommodate our restructured five-period days. As always, I thank the parents and carers who are required to arrange alternate supervision on this day so that these valuable opportunities for staff can take place.

An additional reminder to parents of students in Year 7 that vaccinations for Gardasil (Dose 2) and a single dose of Boostrix are being administered this coming Friday (4th November). Students are asked to wear their sports uniform on this day in order to assist with the injections. They are also encouraged to have a suitable breakfast on Friday morning. Parents who submitted consent forms earlier in the year needn’t complete any additional forms for this dose, however, if you would like to withdraw this consent, please advise the front office in writing.

Earlier this week, we received another supply of RAT tests for students and staff. Please note that these will be distributed over the coming week during homeroom. As has been the case for some time now, students who are unwell are encouraged to use these tests, however, there is no requirement to submit photos/evidence of positive or negative results.

Finally, a reminder of the COVID-19 directives that are in place for the remainder of Term 4:

• If a student or staff member is unwell and has any COVID-19 symptoms, even the mildest of symptoms, they should stay home and test, and only return once their symptoms are gone.
• If your child tests positive for COVID-19, please continue to notify the school and remain at home until symptoms have gone.

Wishing you all the best for the week ahead.

Mr David Cloran