The leadership team and governors
of St Albans Roman Catholic High School in Ipswich has decided to
close the school from the end of today (29 June). The closure
is taking place following one confirmed case and a number of
suspected cases of Swine Flu at the school.
The confirmed case is a member of staff with a number of pupils
and staff being tested after they displayed possible
symptoms. Those members’ of staff and pupils have been sent
home or stayed away as a precaution and are seeking appropriate
medical advice.
Dennis McGarry, headteacher of St Albans High School said: “We
have taken the decision to close the school to help allay concerns
from parents and members of staff. We hope to reduce the
anxiety of everyone concerned with the school. We have
written to parents today letting them know about the closure and
included some general advice about what to do if they are in anyway
concerned.”
He continued: “Pupils will be able to access their work and talk
to members of staff through the school’s website.”
The sixth form induction days planned from tomorrow have also
had to be cancelled and will be rearranged in the near future.
The school is expected to reopen on 7 July 2009.
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St Albans School website:
http://www.st-albans.suffolk.sch.uk