Dear Parent(s)/Carer(s), Re: Staggered breaks and lunches I am pleased to report that we have had a very good start to the new school year and that the vast majority of our learners have been able to return to school as normal. I wrote to you recently outlining some of the…
Read MoreYou may be aware that in the last 24 hours there has been a change to testing routines regarding Covid. Particularly with the use of PCR tests. To reflect the changes announced by Welsh Government the below documents outline the approaches to isolation and testing that should be taken and the FAQs from RCT have…
Read MorePlease note, there are important additional documents and further Local Authority information at the end of this page. Dear Parent(s)/Carer(s) I would like to begin by wishing you all a very happy New Year and hope that you are well and have enjoyed a restful break over Christmas. In December, I informed you that the…
Read MoreA brief update for all parents and carers; as it currently stands we intend on being open for all pupils from Thursday 6th January with the usual start and end of day times in place. Thank you for your patience while we received updates and actioned new guidance. As a reminder, pupils will be returning…
Read MoreYou may be aware that the Minister for Education in Wales has announced today that pupils across the country will not return to school for the first two days of the New Year (for us this is January 4th which was already a planned INSET day, but also now January 5th). We are currently awaiting…
Read MoreDear Parent(s)/Carer(s). Re: Covid-19 Face coverings Last night the First Minister announced that Welsh Government will be expecting the introduction of face-coverings in all secondary schools and college settings as soon as possible. The Minister for Education and Welsh Language has written to all headteachers today stating that all staff and students should now wear…
Read MoreDear Parent/Carer Re: Covid 19 Update / Face Coverings Announcement Thank you all for your help and support for our return to school this term so far. With regard to Covid-19, you will be aware that Wales has reduced its alert level to zero and within RCT the level of risk remains at a moderate…
Read MoreDear Parent/Carer Re: NHS Test, Trace, Protect: COVID-19 Rapid Lateral Flow Self-Test The Welsh Government has implemented a free and voluntary programme of asymptomatic COVID-19 testing for education and childcare settings across Wales. This offer is available to all staff and learners in Years 7-13 and all college learners. Along with the primary infection control…
Read MoreImportant Letter from RCT’s Director of Education and Welsh Government Press Releases for March 15th
A very important letter to all parents and carers is being distributed by Parent Mail and can be downloaded here: This is from RCT’s Director of Education and Inclusion Services, and provides key information around the fortnight beginning March 15th and the wider reopening of the school site to learners. Please do take the time…
Read MoreTo all in the MACS community; parents, carers and pupils alike, please see attached for download a key update letter from RCT’s Director of Education which details arrangements for school provision up to January 18th (this supersedes any previous letter you will have received on the matter). Beyond this date we understand that decisions will…
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