In order to support the Government’s wish that we all test more often over the festive season we are giving all pupils the opportunity to collect COVID-19 test kits. I have enough to give every pupil one of the new style of test kits but I also have enough stock to offer pupils some of the test kits currently in use.
I am aware that many of you may have your own supplies and in that case please advise your child that they need take no action. However, if it would be helpful for your child to have a supply for the holidays and the return to school in January, these will be available on Thursday of this week.
The arrangements are as follows and pupils will be reminded by class teachers on the day. Pupils have been advised of the specific location and timing.
Block 1- any S3 pupil who wishes to collect kits will be invited to do so.
Block 2- any S4 pupil who wishes to collect kits will be invited to do so.
Block 3- any S5/6 pupil who wishes to collect kits will be invited to do so.
Block 6 (after lunch)- any S1 pupil who wishes to collect kits will be invited to do so.
Block 7 – any S2 pupil who wishes to collect kits will be invited to do so.
As you can see in the attached parental letter, the Government have reduced the need for formal consent and it is implied if a young person collects kits that consent has been given- please discuss this with your child ahead of Thursday.