Dear Parents/Carers,
[School Covid categorisation - Download the letter]
It is great to have the learners back in school and a delight to see them engaged in their learning. Unfortunately, Covid-19 is still prevalent within our community. I would like to reassure everyone that we have a robust risk assessment in place and we are working closely with DCC, Public Health Wales and TTP to minimise the impact of Covid.
Today, Denbighshire County Council and Public Health Wales have categorised all secondary schools in Denbighshire as amber due to the prevalence of Covid in our community. This means we must remain cautious as a community and follow strict rules to minimise the transmission of Covid. Prestatyn High was already operating under the regulations required for an amber school due to the few but regular cases we have had in school. We are aware of the growing number of cases within the community and we continue to do everything we can to protect all pupils and staff.
What measures have we taken and will continue to take:
• An expectation for all staff and learners to wear face masks in communal areas, such as corridors and diner.
• Where possible, social distancing. • Good hand and respiratory hygiene.
• At present, there is no expectation for staff and learners to wear face masks in classrooms.
• An expectation for staff and learners to continue to test twice weekly using the Lateral Flow Devices.
• Continue to engage with TTP.
We respectfully ask all parents and carers to support the school in our efforts to keep everyone as safe as possible. Please could you remind your son / daughter to bring a face mask to school every day, continue to LFD test, and engage in Covid friendly routines inside and outside of school.
If you are named as a contact by TTP, please follow their advice and book a PCR test.
Yours faithfully,
Neil Foley - B.Sc. MA Pennaeth/Headteacher