COVID-19 Information Update (24/03/2022)
Following the Scottish Government guidance and updates announced last week, please find attached a letter from Professor Jason Leitch, the National Clinical Director.
Face coverings in secondary school classrooms Update 24/02/2022
From Monday 28th February 2022, pupils and staff in secondary schools are no longer required to wear face coverings in classrooms. However, any young person or staff member who wishes to still wear a face covering in the classroom will be fully supported in doing so. They should continue to be worn by secondary school pupils and all adults when moving around the school in corridors, office and admin areas, canteens (except when dining) and other indoor communal areas including toilets.
Updated Health & Safety Documentation (26-01-2022)
Ed Res_Cov19_Reducing the Risk in Schools_General RA6_Jan22 STRATHAVEN 25-01-22
Ed Res_Cov19_Reducing the Risk in Schools_SSOW V8_ Jan22
Information Update – Positive COVID Case 17/12/2021
I wish to let you know that this week there has been another positive COVID-19 case in a person linked to the school. You do not need to do anything unless you or a member of your family are contacted by Test and Protect. Please see the attached letter for further information.
Confirmed Case Schools (secondary) Dec 2021 –
Information Update – FAO Parents/Carers of S5 Pupils Positive COVID Case 30/11/2021
I wish to let you know that this week there has been a number of positive COVID-19 cases in young people linked to the school. You do not need to do anything unless you or a member of your family are contacted by Test and Protect as a close contact.
Information Update – Positive COVID Case 17/09/2021
I wish to let you know that this week there has been another positive COVID-19 case in a person linked to the school. You do not need to do anything unless you or a member of your family are contacted by Test and Protect as a close contact. You are asked to note the guidance on self-isolation in the letter from NHSL Public Health.
Letter for the new term – schools – August 2021 – NHSL – v3 ML final 25 08 21
Information Update – COVID-19 – Letter to parents and carers from National Clinical Director
Please find attached a copy of a letter which we have received today from National Clinical Director, Professor Jason Leitch to all parents/carers of children in ELC settings and school age pupils.
Letter to Parents and Carers from Jason Leitch National Clinical Director – 16 September 2021
Information Update – Positive COVID Case
I wish to let you know that this week there has a been a reported case of COVID in a person linked to the school. You do not need to do anything unless you or a member of your family are contacted by Test and Protect as a close contact. You are asked to note the guidance on self-isolation in the letter from NHSL Public Health.
Letter for the new term – schools – August 2021 – NHSL – v3 ML final 25 08 21
Information Update August 2021
Please read updated information about the return to school from Tony McDaid
Executive Director (Education Resources) and NHS Lanarkshire. Information for pupils will be shared via the Year Group Google Classrooms.
Letter for the new term – schools – August 2021 – NHSL – v3 ML final
2020-08-10 Parent-carer letter TMcD
Public Health Scotland Letter 21-06-2021
Please read an important letter relating to Strathaven Academy from Public Health Scotland.
2021-06-21 Public Health Scotland
Between now and the last day of term it is vital that anyone with symptoms must not attend school and should book a test.
Public Health Scotland Letter 20-06-2021
Please read an important letter relating to Strathaven Academy from Public Health Scotland.
2021-06-20 Public Health Scotland
Between now and the last day of term it is vital that anyone with symptoms must not attend school and should book a test.
Public Health Scotland Letter 18-06-2021
Please read an important letter relating to Strathaven Academy from Public Health Scotland.
2021-06-18 Public Health Scotland
Between now and the last day of term it is vital that anyone with symptoms must not attend school and should book a test.
Public Health Scotland Letter 17-06-2021
Please read an important letter relating to Strathaven Academy from Public Health Scotland.
2021-06-17 Public Health Scotland
Public Health Scotland Letter 07-06-2021
Please read an important letter relating to Strathaven Academy from Public Health Scotland.
2021-06-07 Public Health Scotland
Public Health Scotland Letter 27-05-2021
Please read an important letter relating to Strathaven Academy from Public Health Scotland.
2021-05-27 Public Health Scotland letter
Schools Asymptomatic Testing Programme Survey
Surveys for Secondary School Pupils and Parents/Guardians of Secondary Pupils
The Scottish Government would like your help to improve the schools asymptomatic testing programme.
What is the Schools Asymptomatic Testing Programme?
Some people may have COVID-19 but not have any symptoms. The testing programme aims to help secondary school pupils and staff in schools and childcare settings to find out if they have the virus, so that they and their close contacts can self-isolate. This should help reduce the extent to which the COVID-19 is likely to be passed on in school/childcare communities, reducing the likelihood of outbreaks.
Why are we being asked to complete a survey?
The Scottish Government would like to learn how to improve the testing experience for school communities. In order to do this, we are asking secondary school pupils and the parents/guardians of secondary pupils a few questions about their experience of and views on the testing programme. The surveys should take about 5-10 minutes to complete. Pupils aged 15 and under will be prompted to discuss their participation in the survey with a parent or guardian.
Please watch this short video from Professor Jason Leitch encouraging people to participate: https://youtu.be/nMletsFhOBU.
Do we have to fill out the surveys?
Your participation in the surveys is voluntary. You may choose not to participate. If you do decide to participate, you may withdraw at any time. All replies are anonymous. We will only use the information you provide to help improve the testing programme and the support we give to those involved. Thank you for your help.
Is anyone else being asked to do a survey?
Yes, we will be asking school staff and others involved in managing the testing programme for their views too.
Links to the surveys
Here are the links to the surveys:
· Survey for secondary school pupils
· Survey for parents/guardians of secondary school pupils
If you have any questions about these surveys, please feel free to get in touch with clare.magill@gov.scot.
Return to Full-Time Education in Strathaven Academy (Update 31-03-2021)
I am pleased to attach our updated return to school guide for after the Easter holiday. It contains important information for families and we hope that this provides some reassurance ahead of the much needed break. The key changes relate to face coverings and lateral flow device (LFD) testing.
We are aware that some young people continue to feel anxious and it is important for all members of our school community to find time to relax, catch up with family and friends, and focus on their wellbeing. The past year has been an extremely challenging time for us all and I hope that we have happier times to look forward to in the near future.
Mr Fleming will issue important information in relation to SQA and our planned Senior Phase Assessment Programme for the summer term. This includes details of an online SQA Information Evening for parents/carers on Wednesday, 21 April. He will also share our revised timings for reporting given the changes introduced by SQA and the need for both remote and blended learning this year.
Our young people have been magnificent over the last 12 months and we will continue do everything we can to support each and every one of them moving forward. My thanks goes to all of our incredible staff, to parents/carers, partners and friends of Strathaven Academy for your ongoing support. I hope you all have a lovely Easter break.
Take care and stay safe.
K Boyd
Head Teacher
Return to School Guide April 2021 Version 1 28-03-2021
Public Health Scotland Letter 30-03-2021
Please read an important letter relating to Strathaven Academy from Public Health Scotland.
2021-03-30 Strathaven Academy General parental letter
S1-S3 COVID-19 Self Testing programme (24/03/2021)
The two videos below provide information on the self-testing programme that S1-S3 are invited to participate in after the Easter holidays. Consent forms are currently being given out by the school office.
Updated Health & Safety Documentation (20-04-2021)
Ed Res_Cov19_Reducing the Risk in Schools_SSOW V6_STRATHAVEN 12-03-21
Ed Res_Cov19_Reducing the Risk in Schools_General RA 4_STRATHAVEN 12-03-21
Covid-19 Risk Assessment Addendum – April 2021
Phase 2 of the return to in-person learning (Update 09-03-2021)
Please see the information below detailing our plans for the Phase 2 return to school beginning from Monday 15th March.
Letter to parents & carers 09-03-21 (1)
Blended Learning Guide March 2021 V1 Final
A video presentation will be shared later in the week to go over the information contained in our Blended Learning Guide.
Return of Senior Phase pupils for practical subjects- Timetable Week beginning 08-03-2021
Return of Senior Phase pupils for practical subjects
Please see the important information below about the return of senior phase pupils for practical subjects.
Letter to parents & carers 18-02-21
Return of pupils for practical subjects
Covid-19 testing for Senior Phase pupils
LFD Expansion Privacy Notice – FINAL
Parent Letter Snr Pupils 16-02-21
Ed Res_Cov19_Safe use of At Home LFT_General RA 1_STRATHAVEN 19-02-21
Information Update: 16 February 2021
The First Minister confirmed this afternoon that some learners in the Senior Phase (S4/5/6) can return to the school building from Monday 22 February to undertake learning which cannot be facilitated remotely. We will share more detailed information later this week on the return of Senior Phase pupils for practical subjects. Teachers will post information in Google Classrooms to ensure pupils know which session/s they should attend in school.
In addition, we will share information on rapid Covid-19 testing for Senior Phase pupils who are returning to the school building. Key information will be shared in year group Google Classrooms and via our online platforms. Pupils should only return to the school building from W/C 22 February when they have been instructed to do so.
Please continue to look out for important updates this week.
Senior Leadership Team
Public Health Scotland Letter 18-12-2020
Please read an important letter relating to Strathaven Academy from Public Health Scotland.
2020-12-18 Strathaven Academy General Letter
COVID-19 Reminder – Who needs to self-isolate?
Everyone who develops symptoms of COVID-19 – a new, continuous cough; fever or loss of, or change in, sense of smell or taste – should isolate straight away and arrange a test via www.nhsinform.scot or, if you can’t get online, by calling 0800 028 2816.
People who live in the same household as a person with symptoms should also isolate straight away until the test result arrives.
More information can be found at https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-test-and-protect/pages/who-needs-to-self-isolate/.
Take care and stay safe.
Senior Leadership Team
Public Health Scotland Letter 11-12-2020
Please read an important letter relating to Strathaven Academy from Public Health Scotland.
2020-12-11 Strathaven Academy general parental letter (1)
Public Health Scotland Letter 29-11-2020
Please read an important letter relating to Strathaven Academy from Public Health Scotland.
2020-11-29 Strathaven Academy Parental Letter
Public Health Scotland Letter 25-11-2020
Please read an important letter relating to Strathaven Academy from Public Health Scotland.
2020-11-25 Strathaven Academy general parental letter
Public Health Scotland Letter 16-11-2020
Please read an important letter relating to Strathaven Academy from Public Health Scotland.
2020-11-16 Strathaven HS general parental letter
Partnership Action for Continuing Employment
Strathaven Academy works closely with Skills Development Scotland (SDS) to support our young people move into employment, training, apprenticeships and Further/Higher Education. In the current economic climate, many of our families also face unstable employment opportunities, and this includes being made redundant. SDS has compiled the information below that might be useful to anyone facing economic uncertainty at this time.
Partnership Action for Continuing Employment
Face Coverings Update 30-10-2020
Following on from the announcement this afternoon, all staff and pupils should wear a face covering in classrooms during lessons in the senior phase (S4, S5 and S6 pupils) from Monday 2nd November.
Covid-19 Update 23-10-2020
A huge thank you to pupils, parents/carers and staff for your continued support in implementing measures to minimise the risk of Covid-19 in school and across our community.
Our young people have been fantastic in school and have taken personal responsibility for control measures such as wearing face coverings and using hand sanitiser. We recognise there is always more that can be done and will continue to remind young people of their responsibilities within and out with school.
Test and Protect process
Please find a link to a presentation on the current Test and Protect process that has been to delivered to all pupils during PSE this week. Young people asked that we share this information with them so they understand why decisions are made by Public Health concerning confirmed Covid-19 cases. We hope that this information helps to inform all members of our school community and prevent the spread of the virus. Some points from the presentation are highlighted below, however we encourage all parents/carers to read the full presentation.
Test and Protect process presentation (pupil)
Test
If a pupil or anyone they live with develop symptoms it is important that they self-isolate at home straight away until the test results are received.
Parents/carers must phone the school to tell office staff that a pupil or someone in your household is being tested.
Following a negative test result, parents/carers must let the school know that the test was negative before pupils return to school.
Following a positive test result, parents/carers must contact the school as soon as possible and talk to a member of office staff.
Trace
Everyone who tests positive for coronavirus will be put in touch with a NHS contact tracer to help identify who they’ve been in close contact with.
Isolate
Self-isolation means you should remain at home and should not go to work, school, public areas or use public transport. You should not go out to buy food or other essentials. You must stay at home.
Support
If a pupil has been told to isolate, and is feeling well enough, they should be doing school work at home.
Miss McGinlay or Mrs Wellcoat will keep in contact with pupils and parents/carers via email or phone during the period of isolation.
Parents/carers should not contact the school to ask for pupil work to be organised. Pupils can contact their class teachers via Google Classroom/email.
Take care and stay safe.
Public Health Scotland Letter 02-10-2020
Please read an important letter relating to Strathaven Academy from Public Health Scotland.
Strathaven Academy 20201002 parental letter
Questions & Answers- Mr Boyd
Please see the information below containing answers from Mr Boyd in response to questions raised by the Parent Council. We hope that you find this information useful however please remember that the situation remains fluid and that guidance is being updated on a frequent basis which impacts on our practice in school.
Responses to Questions raised by the Parent Council Sept 2020 (23-09-2020)
Learning from Home
Please find information to support learners with home learning during self-isolation.
Learning From Home Parent-Carer Guide v3
Learning From Home Pupil Guide v3
Public Health Scotland Letter 17-09-2020
Please read an important letter relating to Strathaven Academy from Public Health Scotland.
Strathaven Academy parent letter 17 Sept. JP
Face Coverings Update 28-08-2020
2020-08-28-Face Coverings Update – Secondary Schools
August 2020
The following documentation contains important information about the reopening of Strathaven Academy.
Return to School Guide August 2020 Version 1 10-08-2020
Pupil Return to School Presentation
Movement Around the School – 17 August 2020