We know you may have had a really tough time over the last few months while school was closed. Now we are beginning to get back to what we are used to. We have to remember though that we are not quite fully back to normal, and we all have a responsibility to do what we can to keep ourselves and others safe.
This information is designed to explain to you what we (pupils and staff) are going to do to get school back to “normal” as soon as possible.
How are you feeling? Fit and Well?
If you have the following symptoms:
- A high temperature or fever;
- A persistent or continuous cough;
- A loss or change in sense of taste or smell;
Please do not come to school
To stop germs spreading
Keep your distance
Where possible you must stay at least 2 metres distance from any other person.
Everyone has the right to feel safe
You will be in your classroom with other people. Please face the front at all times.
Don't share equipment
- All toilets will be open. The external door onto the corridor will be kept open (except in C block, of course!!)
- Please use your allocated toilet area
- Wash your hands BEFORE AND AFTER using the toilet
- Maintain social distancing
- No more than 2 people in a toilet area at one time
- Be as quick as you can, other pupils will be waiting!
- We need to do this to make sure everyone can use the toilet and maintain a safe distance.
- The toilets will be cleaned regularly
Uniform for All. No Exceptions
- A plain white school shirt, your school tie and jumper
- Black full length plain trousers OR plain black knee length skirt.
- Plain, low heeled black leather type shoes without logos.
- Plain appropriate topcoat. (You will need to go out at break and lunchtime, even if it’s raining! – Fresh air is good for you)
- Tights (opaque or sheer) should be a neutral colour or black.
- Socks should be black or white with skirts, black with trousers
- Hair should be neat, tidy and an even natural colour. No extreme hairstyle or coloured hair is permitted.
- Religious head wear, if worn, should be plain black.
- The only jewellery to be worn is a watch and one pair of stud earrings (one in each earlobe only). No other piercings are permitted
- Make up if worn should be minimal and natural looking. False nails, nail varnish and false eyelashes are not permitted
You will also need
- Your pencil case and all equipment, pens, pencils, rulers, calculator, glue stick, coloured pencils, scissors – you cannot share equipment.
- Your water bottle – no fizzy drinks please!
- Food will not be on sale at break
- Bring your own snack.
- Hot food will be available in the Restaurant,Hall and New Gym but we would advise you to bring a packed lunch
- Wear your full uniform, no piercings, no coloured hair
- Have your own equipment
- Complete a screening sheet to confirm you are well
- Sanitise or wash your hands when:
- You enter and leave the classroom
- Before and after eating
- If you sneeze
- After using the toilet
- If you sneeze, use a tissue (Catch it, Bin It. Kill it) or your elbow
- Maintain Social Distancing
- Keep left on corridors and stairs
- Keep your mobile phone switched off and in your bag
- Best behaviour please
More about behaviour – remember this is to keep you safe
You need to
- Arrive in school at the time and by the gate allocated
- Wash/sanitise your hands often
- Follow the Catch it, Bin it, Kill it guidance, or use your elbow
- Follow social distancing rules
- Keep left on corridors
- Stay in your designated classroom during lesson time and designated areas during break and lunch
- Do not share equipment
- There will be sanctions for pupils who do not follow these instructions
Things you need to know at a glance
3rd - 4th September
7th - 11th September
14th September onward
Things to know at a glance
Form Rooms
Whatever happens, don’t worry
- If you’re late - go to referral; they will tell you which room you should go to
- If you feel unsure or overwhelmed - tell your teachers
- If you feel unwell – tell your teacher. They may send you to the medical area
- If you are struggling with your work – talk to your teachers
- If you don’t know what to do next ask your teacher
Please remember
- There will be no after school activities
- Make your way home as quickly as possible
- Remember to social distance at all times (unless you are going home with members of your family)
- Do not congregate in groups .
Looking forward to seeing you in school!
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