Dear Parents / Carers,
Further Reopening Information: This information is in addition to our previous correspondence on reopening. (Please read attached document)
Thank you for your continued patience regarding plans for this academic year 2020-2021. I hope you and your family are well and are having opportunities to enjoy the remainder of the summer break.
Following the latest guidance from the Department of Education (Thursday 13th August) entitled ‘New School Day’ allowing all schools to return fully from September, please find below additional information you will need for your child/children returning to school outlining the structures and arrangements that we will be putting into place for the safe return of both our pupils and staff.
The arrangements have been discussed and approved by the Board of Governors and follow all the latest guidance to schools. I assure you that in making our arrangements, key considerations were and remain hygiene, safety, health and well-being of the whole school community. The Board of Governors have been actively considering all options as to how they can open the school safely for both pupils and staff.
Whilst we aim to follow the plan explained below as we reopen our school, it is important to highlight that all measures will be under review by the Principal and staff. This may be subject to change depending on the Department of Education issuing further guidance.
As the COVID-19 virus is still present and continues to have other implications on our everyday lives, it is important that we retain a degree of flexibility within our planning so that we can deal with any issues that may arise as we return to school.
There will be many changes to our school life, with our priority remaining the health, safety and well-being of all pupils, staff and school community. We are following the guidance and doing what we can to keep everyone safe and minimise the risks that we have identified. This will only be successful if we all play our part. We hope that these changes, whilst necessary, will still allow our pupils to have an enjoyable experience upon their return to school.
Thank you
Mr McElroy
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