Welcome to Lochaber High School

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The website contains a range of information about the school, and I hope this provides you with a worthwhile introduction to our ambitions for our young people and our community. At Lochaber High School it is important we value and respect each of our young people and that we recognise and further develop the skills, knowledge and qualities they bring from our respective primary schools.

​As a learning community we wish to promote a culture of high ambition, and high achievement and attainment as well as mutual respect for all. I believe strongly in meeting the needs of all our young people, providing the highest standard of education, and actively encouraging success now and into the future. As you will see from our social media links we want our young people to have fun and enjoy their learning within and beyond the classroom and as such we encourage participation in a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities. Do not hesitate to contact the school if you need more information. 

Mr Scott Steele (Head Teacher)
COVID 19 UPDATES
Information from Scottish Government  regarding sending your child to school with a cold available here (Added 02.09.2020)
Advice regarding face coverings in school available here. (Added 27/8/20)
Parent/carer information regarding pupil return to school  available here. (Updated 07.08.2020)
Latest Update from Highland Council:
We are aware that positive cases of Covid-19 can cause some local anxiety in the community. Please be reassured that our Health Protection Team is working closely with colleagues within the Highland Council to continually monitor the situation in Highland. Guidance has been provided to teachers in all our schools regarding any incidence of Covid-19 or similar symptoms within the school community.
 
Pupils and staff should not attend school if any symptoms develop. Please inform the school.
 
The key message is don’t go to school or work if you are ill
 
For most people, Covid-19 will be a mild illness. If you develop symptoms you should remain self-isolating at home for 10 days from the date when your symptoms appeared, even if this takes you over the 14 day period currently advised.
 
Anyone with symptoms will be eligible for testing and further information on testing can be found on NHS Inform. In the event that you develop symptoms, all other household members who remain well must stay at home and not leave the house for 14 days.
 
​The most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are recent onset of:

  • new continuous cough and/or
  • high temperature and/or
  • a loss of, or change in, normal sense of taste or smell (anosmia)
 
There are things you can do to help reduce the risk of you and anyone you live with getting ill with COVID-19
 
Do
  • wash your hands with soap and warm water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
  • use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
  • wash your hands as soon as you get home
  • cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
  • put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards
 
Please also follow the five rules that are highlighted in the national FACTS campaign -

  • Face coverings in enclosed spaces
  • Avoid crowded places indoors or outdoors
  • Clean your hands regularly and remember to clean hard surfaces that you might be touching
  • Two metre physical distancing remains in place – this is especially important at the school gates when dropping off or collecting your children.
  • Self-isolate and book a test if you have any of the symptoms of Covid19 - a cough, a temperature, or a loss of, or change in your sense of taste or smell
 
There is evidence of increasing transmission across Scotland. Covid19 is still here and it is important that everyone takes responsibility and follows the national guidance to keep them and others safe. Everyone in Highland, Argyll and Bute has a role to play to keep the number of positive cases as low as possible.
(Added 21.08.2020)

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Adverse Weather Arrangements

If you are concerned about the possibility of the school being closed because of bad weather (or for any other reason) please telephone the Telephone Messaging Service.
0800 564 2272 
and enter the PIN: 04 1150
You can also visit The Highland Council School Closure Web Site:
www.highland.gov.uk/schoolclosures

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Lochaber High School
​Camaghael
Fort William
Inverness-shire
PH33 7ND
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Tel. 01397 702512
E: lochaber.high@highland.gov.uk

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