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Latest news on vaccinations for 12-15 Year olds.

Mr S. Davies

School has receieved the following information about COVID vaccinations for 12-15 year olds.  This is government documentation and we have had no further information as a school. We will publish more when it becomes available, but parents do not have to act or contact school at this time as these are only information documents and there are no firm plans in place.

COVID-19 vaccination for 12-15 year olds – information sheet

2021-09 Stakeholder Frequently Asked Questions – vaccinating 12 – 15 year olds

Neath Port Talbot Local Education Authority Letter

Mr S. Davies

Please find the latest communicaiton from NPT below.

Letter_NPT_Sept21

Main points:

  • Twice weekly LFD testing available for staff and secondary learners to help identify and isolate asymptomatic cases as soon as possible.
  • Face coverings should be worn by secondary aged learners when moving around indoor communal areas outside of the classroom. Face coverings continue to be needed on school transport.
  • Face coverings should be worn by staff and visitors in schools when moving around indoor communal areas outside of the classroom, such as corridors, where physical distance cannot be maintained

Year 10 Self-Isolation

Mr S. Davies

Children in Year 10 in school on either 30/6/21 or 1/7/21 have been identified as a contact of a confirmed case of COVID-19 and will now need to self-isolate for 10 days.

Year 10 children who were present in school on Thursday 1st July should isolate from 01/07/21.

Those that were absent on 1st but present on the 30 June should isolate from 30/6/21.

Those that were absent on both 30/6 and 1/7 are not close contacts and do not need to self isolate.  School will make contact tomorrow to confirm they can return to school.

All pupils return to school on Monday 12th.

Letter – Parent of contact

 

Year 9 Pupils

Miss W. Kent

Year 9 pupils have been given Immunisation Consent Forms for DPT/MenACWY vaccinations which will take place over 8th/9th June.  Please can forms be returned by Friday 14th May.

Key Stage 4

Miss W. Kent

Pupils in years 10/11 will be having Relationships Education lessons (SRE) in line with the Healthy Schools Programme over the coming weeks. These lessons will be completed during Skills/ RS (year 10) or registration (year 11). If parents/ carers have any questions or would like any more information, please contact the school, and ask to speak to Miss Stead Head of PSE.

 

Key Stage 3

Miss W. Kent

This term pupils in Years 7, 8 and 9 will be having SRE lessons in line with the Healthy School Programme.  These lessons will be completed during PSE.  Year 7 will only be covering puberty.  If parents/carers have any questions or would like any more information, please contact the school, and ask to speak to Miss Stead Head of PSE.