ST GEORGE'S GAZETTE Friday 12th March 2021 - St George's School
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ST GEORGE’S GAZETTE
Friday 12th March 2021
Dear Families,
We have been sent new advice in relation to the testing both in school and at home once we
are able to distribute packs. The tests carried out in school are LFD tests and the ones done
at the drive through are PCR tests. In a nutshell:
• LFD tests taken on test sites, such as on school and college grounds, do not need a
confirmatory PCR test. This is because these tests are done in a controlled environment and
trained staff read the results.
• If a pupil or student received a supervised school-based LFD test, as part of the rapid
asymptomatic testing programme, and it was positive then they and other members of their
household must self-isolate. PCR testing is not advised if you have received a positive
result from an LFD test at a school or college test site. If a parent was to do this and it
returned a negative result, the policy remains that the pupil or student, their close contacts,
and other members of their household must still self-isolate.
• Following positive LFD test at home, a confirmatory PCR test should be booked
online or by calling 119. Whilst awaiting the PCR result, the pupil or student and their close
contacts should self-isolate. If the PCR test is negative, it overrides the self-test LFD test (at
home only) and a child can return to school.
Have a good weekend.
Sue Holman, Headteacher
Dates for Your Diary / Events Programme
(New/amended items in red)
Spring Term 2021
Easter Holiday ......................................................... Mon 29th Mar – Fri 9th Apr
Summer Term 2021
May Day Holiday ..................................................... Mon 3rd May
Half Term ................................................................ Mon 31st May – 4th Jun
Summer Holiday Starts ........................................... Mon 26th July
Dear Families, Bikes
Next week, we had planned to hold Parent's We are looking to increase our range of bikes available for
Evening. As some students will only have students to use in school for both cycling and bike maintenance
been in school for a matter of days, we are lessons. If you or any friends or family members have any large
postponing this until the week of the 26th teenage or adult sized bikes that are in a good usable condition
that you no longer require and would like to donate to the
April when there will be more to discuss.
school, we would be grateful to see what is out there.
Your class teacher will contact you to book
a telephone or Zoom call. Please feel free to get in touch with us if you feel you may be
able to help.
Sue Holman, Headteacher Bekky and Mark, PE Team
Red Nose day
Friday 19th March
Students are welcome to wear mufti for Red
nose day with a suggestion of a £1 donation.
(A reminder that pyjamas and hoodies are
not allowed).
School Dinners
Next week we will be on Week 2 of the Spring Term Menu.
HPV Vaccination Pancakes!
Wednesday 24th March 2021 So lovely to have the students back in school, they have
(For girls and boys) been missed tremendously.
Year 8 – 1st HPV Vaccinations In Food Tech we have been making pancakes… lots of
Year 9 – 2nd HPV Vaccinations different types of pancakes. From crepes, fluffy American
As well as any students who missed the first vaccine. pancakes, German Apple Pancakes, Vegan pancakes, Gluten
Free Pikelets … the list is endless, I never knew there were
Consent forms will be sent home, please could you so many varieties of “pancakes”.
complete and return the form by 19/03/21 stating The students have been exploring different ingredients and
weather you do/do not give consent. next week we have even more variety in our recipes and
toppings.
As always, we have been impressed with how easily the
Get back to school safely students have slipped back into being in school, and,
especially in Food Tech, the enthusiasim they have during
their lesson.
As children go back to face to face
One of the hightlights for me this week was this lovely
learning, we all need to help keep smiley “crepe face” made by one of our year 11 students.
ourselves, our children, families, friends Have a lovely weekend.
and school staff safe. Kat Montagu
Food Tech Instuctor
Please remember to stand two metres
apart from people not in your household
or bubble when arriving at or leaving
school and when picking up and
dropping off your children.
Protect yourselves and your friends and family A reminder
when everyone returns to school Those who wish to apply for Junior Bake off
must apply by 28/03/21 at
Free, twice weekly rapid response testing for www.applyforjuniorbakeoff.co.uk
COVID-19 is now available for members of
households, childcare or support bubbles of school
staff and pupils.
Home testing kits will be available for pick up soon,
but if you want to get tested sooner, book a test at
an Isle of Wight Council rapid response community
testing site. These are open 6 days a week across
the Island (check sites for individual opening hours).
Testing is quick and simple to do and you get your
results texted/emailed to your phone in 30 mins.
It’s a great chance learn how to take a test so The main symptoms of coronavirus
you’re ready for when you can test at home. Find (COVID-19) are:
out what happens at a rapid response community
testing centre here. A high temperature – this means you feel
hot to touch on your chest or back (you do
not need to measure your temperature)
You can also order kits for home delivery.
A new, continuous cough – this means
We’re also making free rapid response community coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3
testing available to anyone who’s out for essential or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if
reasons – please do tell your family and friends to you usually have a cough, it may be worse
than usual)
book a test for when they’re out shopping, taking
exercise or going to work outside the home. A loss or change to your sense of smell or
taste – this means you've noticed you
cannot smell or taste anything, or things
smell or taste different to normal
If you have any of these symptoms, get a
test to check if you have coronavirus and
stay at home until you get your result.
Department of education coronavirus (Covid-19) helpline opening hours
Staff, parents and young people can contact this helpline by calling:
Phone: 0800 046 8687
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm
Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm
World of Work
Spotlight on Careers
We will be regularly bringing you details of different careers through the Success at School
website. Each link will take you directly to an area of interest such as hospitality, construction and
animal welfare.
Do you have an interest in Hospitality?
You can find some very interesting opportunities within the hospitality industry
such as chef, waiter or waitress and café assistant. It’s a great way to meet new
people. Below are some helpful links to explore different opportunities that are
on offer within the industry and how to gain experience and training within
these areas.
https://successatschool.org/careerzonesummary/21/Hospitality-Leisure-
Tourism
https://successatschool.org/advicedetails/887/how-to-become-a-chef
World of Work
Labour Market Information
Labour market information tells you:
Which jobs are likely to be easiest or hardest to find in your area
Which are the big employers in different areas and which ones have jobs on offer
What skills employers are looking for and which are in short supply
How much you can expect to be paid in specific jobs
What working conditions are like
What qualifications will be most helpful if you want a certain career
What the jobs of the future might look like and which jobs might disappear
All of these things can help you make a more informed decision about what career path to take.
For further information on Local Labour Information and jobs on the Isle of Wight and the South and some interesting
facts about jobs in the area, click the links below:
https://www.solentgrowthhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Life-in-the-Solent-LMI-Slides.pdf
https://www.solentgrowthhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Solent-LEP-Construction-LMI.pdf
https://www.solentgrowthhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Health-and-Social-Care-A4-leaflet.pdf
SOLO HALF MARATHON - DATE CHANGE 18th April 2021
Following the latest roadmap announcement that the government set out on Monday 22nd February 2021, the new
rules have said that the ‘Stay at home’ message will end on Monday 29th March 2021. This means my solo half
marathon, which was due to take place on Sunday 28th March 2021, will have to be postponed to a new date
—18th April 2021 (hopefully if all things go to plan).
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