A quick reminder that if your child is feeling unwell they should be kept home until they are better. The following is advice from the Department of Health regarding illness at school:

Our schools are safe places, and normal attendance procedures apply. Children should not be sent to school  if they feel unwell with COVID-19 symptoms, flu symptoms or any other symptoms of infectious diseases including:

• fever
• runny nose
• cough, sore/itchy throat or
• shortness of breath
• nausea
• vomiting

Children should stay home and you should phone your GP or the Public Health Hotline on 1800 671 738 if you are concerned about COVID-19 symptoms.