The Public Health Agency (PHA) has updated its COVID-19 advice in line with the rest of the UK in light of new cases emerging in several countries.  At this school we will continue to be vigilant of any child who has recently returned from a holiday and is presenting symptoms such as a cough, fever or difficulty breathing

The Public Health have advised schools of the following:

 

For suspected virus

Any child or staff who returns to school and has travelled to Northern Italy (not including, Pisa, Florence and Rimini), Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar since 19 February 2020; or China, Thailand, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Macau in the last 14 days and is presenting symptoms of a have cough, fever, or difficulty breathing, should follow the following guidelines.

 

People who become unwell should be advised NOT to go to their GP, pharmacy, urgent care centre or a hospital but to telephone their GP, or 999 if an emergency (i.e. if they are seriously ill or injured or your life is at risk), and explain which country they have returned from in the last 14 days. You can do this on their behalf if this is easier.

 

We will encourage children to tell their teacher or a member of staff if they feel unwell.

 

For those who have been in contact with a CONFIRMED virus case

Even though you do not have any symptoms, the public health advice is to stay at home (called self-isolation) for 14 days following contact with a confirmed case, in order to limit potential spread of novel coronavirus to others.

 

If a case of COVID-19 (PUPIL, student or staff) is suspected in our school, the advice from Public Health says there are no restrictions or special control measures required while laboratory test results for COVID-19 are awaited. There is no need to close the setting or send pupils or staff home. Therefore, until the outcome of test results is known there is no action to be taken. People who test negative for COVID-19 will be advised individually about return to school.

Further advice, please visit https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/news/covid-19-coronavirus. 

There are some tickets remaining for Friday's PSA Quiz Night with Speedquizzing NI - Friday, 7,30pm for 8pm start at Cooke Rugby Club. Parents, why not invite some friends, make a team and come along? The 'smart quiz' format means there's no cheating and everyone can have a go! You can send money in to school with your child or buy tickets from the school office. Everyone welcome!

Parents...
Any remaining school photo orders can be sent into school tomorrow. Orders can still be placed online at https://orders.coolforschoolphotography.com/start/ today or tomorrow. With the busyness of half-term, it can be easy to forget so this is a 'last chance' for everyone.
Thanks

Thank you all for your amazing support for our coffee morning today! We managed to raise a fantastic £715.40 to this very worthwhile cause!! This money will be added to the collection from our Sponsored Aerobics event in May.

 

HUGE thank you to the wonderful kitchen staff who not only made all the hot food for us but donated the items personally. Once again the kindness and generosity of the Cairnshill family shines through!

School is open this morning. Please take care and allow extra time for your journey. We understand that some children may be late due to the weather - don’t take any risks, there will be no late marks today. Please do not drive into Cairnshill Drive; other streets are passable with care. Wrap up warm and we’ll see you soon.

Some members of staff are creating teams for the Belfast City Marathon Relay in May 2020. If you are interested please complete the google form below and Mrs McKimm will be in touch.

 

 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrmT2KtoW8uRRL_irlLX8jzW7PQ87fobUJ5eMZ0PjTr-9ENg/viewform?usp=sf_link