Welcome to Lochaber High School
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)
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)
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Parents should access www.nhsinform.scot/childflu for more information and links to leaflets in other formats including Easy Read, BSL, audio and a range of different languages.
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Covid-19 Statement 22/09/21
I would like to update you on our Covid-19 figures from our school. Our situation is still fluctuating but I hope it will become relatively stable this week. As of today we have 4 confirmed cases, and 16 pupils are isolating for various reasons such as personal health reasons; protecting a vulnerable family member; anxiety and of course some pupils are waiting for their result from a PCR test. We continue to be vigilant, and remain diligent in following our hygiene measures. Lateral Flow tests are available from the school office and you will also find helpful information by googling each comment in the bullet points below.
ParentClub is aimed at parents but explains how covid and testing can be explained to children, helpful links:
• Does my child need a covid-19 test? (this has been on the back to school page for a while)
• Covid testing for staff and pupils – this page explains process and links to videos and help
• Scottish schools and coronavirus
YoungScot is primarily aimed at young people. Helpful links:
• (video) How to do a nasal & throat swab lateral flow test video
• What to expect from a Covid-19 test
• Coronavirus (COVID-19) Jargonbuster (really helpful for young people)
Our hygiene measures are produced by the Scottish Government advised by their health team. Our school’s risk assessment is in line with this. We continue to wear face coverings at all times, except sitting down to eat or drink at interval and at lunch; we sanitize regularly throughout the day; desks etc are cleaned every period and there is enhanced cleaning across the school. We will continue to use the hygiene measures issued by the Scottish Government and we will amend our measures as and when they are guided by medical professionals.
Much appreciated
Scott
Scott Steele
Head Teacher
Lochaber High School
01397 702512
I would like to update you on our Covid-19 figures from our school. Our situation is still fluctuating but I hope it will become relatively stable this week. As of today we have 4 confirmed cases, and 16 pupils are isolating for various reasons such as personal health reasons; protecting a vulnerable family member; anxiety and of course some pupils are waiting for their result from a PCR test. We continue to be vigilant, and remain diligent in following our hygiene measures. Lateral Flow tests are available from the school office and you will also find helpful information by googling each comment in the bullet points below.
ParentClub is aimed at parents but explains how covid and testing can be explained to children, helpful links:
• Does my child need a covid-19 test? (this has been on the back to school page for a while)
• Covid testing for staff and pupils – this page explains process and links to videos and help
• Scottish schools and coronavirus
YoungScot is primarily aimed at young people. Helpful links:
• (video) How to do a nasal & throat swab lateral flow test video
• What to expect from a Covid-19 test
• Coronavirus (COVID-19) Jargonbuster (really helpful for young people)
Our hygiene measures are produced by the Scottish Government advised by their health team. Our school’s risk assessment is in line with this. We continue to wear face coverings at all times, except sitting down to eat or drink at interval and at lunch; we sanitize regularly throughout the day; desks etc are cleaned every period and there is enhanced cleaning across the school. We will continue to use the hygiene measures issued by the Scottish Government and we will amend our measures as and when they are guided by medical professionals.
Much appreciated
Scott
Scott Steele
Head Teacher
Lochaber High School
01397 702512
COVID-19 UPDATE 04/06/2021
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School Policy on when a pupil must wear a face covering whilst in school. (Added 21.11.2020)
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)
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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:
There are things you can do to help reduce the risk of you and anyone you live with getting ill with COVID-19 Do
Please also follow the five rules that are highlighted in the national FACTS campaign -
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School CalendarAdverse Weather ArrangementsIf 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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