The Isle of Man Government has just released the following press release:
IMPORTANT MESSAGE TFOR STUDENTS AT ST. NINIAN'S HIGH SCHOOL
Three new cases of Covid-19 have been detected in the last 24 hours.
Two are travel related and one was detected in a linked individual who is a member of staff at St Ninian’s High School.
The head teacher has been informed and provided with advice from the Department.
Six other members of staff who have been in close contact have been traced and have tested negative; they are all self-isolating.
There is currently no evidence of spread to any of the students.
The head teacher will be communicating to the school community via the SNHS website tonight.
A range of mitigations will be put in place tomorrow including;
If students or staff wish to wear a face covering this will be supported, masks will be provided by the school for those who wish to wear one but don’t have their own.
Extra supplies of Lateral Flow Tests will be available for parents to collect, should they choose to carry out home testing.
If any students develop symptoms they should remain at home and call 111 for advice
The school will continue current mitigations regarding indoor activities and increased ventilation of rooms.
Any planned trips between SNHS and other schools will be reviewed.
Emphasis will be placed on “hands, face, space” messaging.
The situation will be reviewed on a regular basis with advice from the Public Health Directorate and regular updates will be given to all pupils and parents/carers.
All students should attend school as normal with our current Year 9 commencing their studies at Upper School as we had always planned. If students do wish to wear face coverings they will be supported in this and we do have some supplies so they can use these if they wish.
If you do have any questions please do get in touch via our enquiries. I will be updating all parents tomorrow regarding this situation.