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Year: 2020
Guidance on COVID-19 in Children
Click the link below to view/download the letter to parents (dated 31 August 2020) from Professor Jason Leitch, National Clinical Director containing advice on the symptoms of COVID-19, what to do if your child has symptoms and the differences between the symptoms of COVID-19 and the common cold.
Coronavirus – Jason Leitch Letter on testing and common colds – 31 August 2020
Click the link below to view/download the letter to parents (dated 31 August 2020) from John Swinney, Deputy Prime Mister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills.
2020 Deputy First Minister Letter
Information is also available on the Parent Club website: https://www.parentclub.scot/topics/coronavirus
Face Coverings in Schools
The Scottish Government has updated their guidance on face coverings in schools. Effective 31 August 2020, the following applies:
In light of the latest scientific and public health advice, including World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines, face coverings should now (unless exemptions apply) be worn:
• in secondary schools, by adults and all pupils moving around the school, such as in corridors and communal areas where physical distancing is difficult to maintain
• on dedicated school transport by all children aged five and over, bringing it into line with guidance for public transport.
Click here to view/download the letter to parents.
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
Information from the NHS:
- My child has symptoms that could be COVID=19. What should I do?
- A member of my household has symptoms of COVID-19. Can my child attend school?
- What will happen if the result is negative for my child or for a member of staff?
- I have heard that a child who was in my child’s class is being tested for COVID-19. Do I need to do anything?
- I have heard that a teacher/staff member/pupil was at school with symptoms today. What should I do?
AND 13 more questions….
Click the link below to view/download the NHS Factsheet.
Parent Council Annual General Meeting – 16 September 2020
The Parent Council AGM will be a virtual meeting. The link will be sent to everyone on the mailing list. It will be held at 7.00 pm on Wednesday 16 September.
September Inset Days
Monday and Tuesday 14 and 15 September are inset days. They are the first entries in our calendar for 2020-2021. Click the tab Key Dates above to see the calendar.
Head Pupils
Congratulations to our new head pupil team – Joint Head Pupils Katey Thompson and Michelle Ross and Deputy Head Szymon Klodzinski.
Head Pupils for 2020-2021
From L-R: Katey Thompson, Szymon Klodzinski and Michelle Ross
Prizewinners for 2019-2020
Kinlochbervie High School Prizewinners – September 2020
Parent Newsletter – August 2020
Head teacher Graeme Smart welcomes all returning pupils and staff in his first parent newsletter of the new school year. Please click the links below to view/download the newsletter which contains information on the full text of Mr Smart’s prizegiving speech.
Click the link below to view/download the full list of Prizewinners.
Head Pupils
Congratulations to our head pupils for this year.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Michelle Ross | Head Pupil |
| Katey Thompson | Head Pupil |
| Szymon Klodzinski | Depute Head Pupil |