Dear Parent/ Carer,
I hope you are well during these ever-challenging times and that you and your family are safe and looking forward to the Christmas break which is just around the corner. I am sure you have all seen the latest news from the Welsh Government this week on the use of face coverings and the changes to their requirements. I am writing to clarify what these changes will mean for students and staff in the school.
It has been agreed across all secondary schools in Denbighshire that in order to comply with the new Welsh Government guidelines on the use of face coverings, that all students and staff MUST wear a face covering in all areas of the school. This will include visitors and parents who come on to the school site. The main change is that students must wear face coverings in the yard and field areas. The only exception to this rule will be when students are in their lessons and when they are eating their lunch. Staff do not need to wear a face covering when teaching in classrooms or when working in socially distanced offices. This will come into effect from Monday 30th November 2020 at 7am.
We call upon all parents and carers to support us with these Welsh Government guidelines and remind their children about the importance of following these new regulations.
May I also take this opportunity to remind you that should your child or anyone in their household develop the symptoms of Covid-19, that they do not come to school and remain off school until there is either confirmation of a negative Covid-19 test of the require isolation period has ended. Attached along with this letter is a reminder about the protocol in relation to this.
Many thanks for your continued support.
Yours faithfully
Mr Neil Foley
Headteacher