Covid 19 Information

Information and updates concerning Covid-19 

Risk Assessment - January 2022

Read the latest version of our Risk Assessment... read more here.

COVID-19 Asymptomatic Testing - September 2021

You may have heard that schools all over the country will be offering on-site asymptomatic COVID-19 testing to all students before we return to school in September. In order for students to be tested at school, they must give consent, even if they have given consent before... read more here.

COVID-19 Catch-Up Premium

The DfE has allocated a one-off universal £650 million catch up premium for the 2020 to 2021 academic year to ensure that schools have the support they need to help all pupils make up for lost teaching time. It aims to support pupils to catch up for lost learning so schools can meet the curriculum expectations for the next academic year... read more here.

16-19 tuition fund

St Augustine’s C E High Sixth Form is appreciative of the support afforded to the school through the 16-19 tuition fund. We can confirm that we have used the allocated funds to invest in our existing IT infrastructure to support blended and remote learning. This has included the purchase of headsets and microphones as well as additional workstations, printers and equipment to ensure that the Sixth Form is able to comply with necessary COVID-19 safety regulations. These funds have enabled us to support all Sixth Form students during their time in school and when they have been learning at home.

Tuition Fund Statement

St Augustine’s will be using the tuition fund to support small group tuition for 16-19 years olds who have not achieved a grade 4 or above in English and/or Mathematics by the age of 16. We can confirm that all supported students are on a 16-19 study programme and the funding will be used to support the tuition activity above and beyond the programmes of study already planned.

Following the Latest Government Announcement Regarding Education

It is only a few days since my last letter and once again I am writing following further changes to government policy on schools. As I am sure you are aware, schools have been instructed to close to all but the children of critical workers and vulnerable children. I am sorry that we find ourselves in a position yet again of our children having to work from home, but with infection rates rising as they are, it is without doubt a reasonable decision under the circumstances, sad as we are to not be seeing the students each day.

As it stands currently, all students are due to return to schools after the February half-term on Monday 22nd February.... read more here.

Start of Term 2021

Dear Parents/Carers
I am writing to you to clarify the arrangements for school opening next week and want to say that we are in an ever-changing situation with the Department for Education likely to make further announcements which we will need to respond to. We continue to put the safety of all community members at the heart of our decision making...read more here.

Critical workers

To notify the school that you are a critical worker, please read Government Guidance and email the Deputy Headteacher, Ms Rachel Kelly on: rkelly@stahigh.org.

Covid- 19 Reporting

At any point during the Christmas Holiday, if your child tests positive for Covid-19, it is important that you still make contact with school straight away to let us know this. Please email the school to inform us of this using: CovidReportingDG@stahigh.org

When you email, please inform us of the following:

• Your Child’s name
• The last day they were in school
• The date on which their symptoms began (if symptomatic)
• The date of the positive test

Reporting a Covid-19 positive test to the School

Please immediately email Eugene Moriarty (emoriarty@stahigh.org) if one of your children that attends St Augustine’s CE High School receives a positive COVID-19 test result.

Covid -19 Medical Chart

Our Medical Team have designed a quick reference chart to give you step by step advice on what to do if you suspect Covid -19...read more here.

Latest News 

Remote Learning 

St Augustine's is committed to implement high-quality remote education... read more here.

Face coverings during Lessons - 18th September 

2021 Intake Open Evening - Cancelled due to Covid-19

We are unable to hold our open evening/mornings for the 2021 intake due to Covid-19. Please visit our website for a virtual school tour, presentations and online applications... read more here.