Dear Parents and Carers,

I last wrote to you on 8 April regarding COVID-19 measures in schools after the Easter break. On 13 April the Scottish Government subsequently issued an update to its guidance.

I am therefore writing to advise you of the key changes which will now apply when our schools return on 25 April. These changes primarily relate to the use of face coverings.

Full details are available in the letter issued on Monday 25 April 2022 from Nicola McDowell, Head of Education Service.

Dear Parents and Carers, I am writing to update you on the changes to COVID-19 mitigation measures in schools from 18 April 2022. This follows new guidance from the Scottish Government published on 25 March 2022. These changes will bring schools into line with the position in wider society. They follow the changes to Test and Protect asymptomatic testing programme which we wrote to you about recently.   Full details are available in the letter issued on Friday 8 April 2022 from Nicola McDowell, Head of Education Service.

An SQA Information letter has been issued to S4/S5/S6 today, to accompany the Subject Estimate Grades document.  This letter provides information on SQA Estimate Grades, Exceptional Circumstance Service and Attending Exams. 

Would you like to read this year's Carnegie Award shortlisted books? These books have been selected by a panel, as the most outstanding new titles of the past year, and schools will vote for the one which they consider the best of the eight titles.

If you are interested or have any questions please speak to Ms Fry in the Library.