School News
Updated Risk Assessment - 18th January 2021
The safety of our students and staff is our utmost priority. Read the updated risk assessment here.
Exams Update for Students in Year 11
Dear Parents/Carers of Year 11 students
I am writing to provide you with some additional information following the most recent
government announcements.
Exams
On Wednesday 6th January Gavin Williamson confirmed that "GCSE exams will not go ahead this
summer”. He then confirmed that he wishes to use a “form of teacher-assessed grades, with
training and support provided to ensure these are awarded fairly and consistently." Read more here.
Following the Latest Government Announcement Regarding Education
Dear Parents and Carers,
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.
Consent and Registration for Covid Lateral Flow Tests
Dear Parents/Carers
We are working to keep our school as safe as possible. You may have heard that testing for those without coronavirus symptoms is beginning across the country using new, quicker COVID-19 tests known as ‘lateral flow tests’... 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 Reporting
To notify the school that you are a critical worker please see 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
Remote Learning
St Augustine's is committed to implement high-quality remote education...read more here.
Sixth Form Online Virtual Event
Sixth Form Online Virtual Event - Thursday 10th December, 18:00-18:45pm
Please register for the event here
Important update regarding the Banding Test for applicants to Year 7 in 2021.
If you are applying to either St Augustine’s, St Marylebone School for Girls or Grey Coats Hospital your child MUST take a Banding Test as part of the application process... read more here.
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.
New Intake 2021 - Virtual Open Day
Visit our virtual open day section with a presentation from the Headteacher, virtual tour of our outstanding school and full application process... read more here.
We are a Cashless School
Please sign up to our WisePay payment system to pay for school dinners, trips, resources and uniform. Click on the logo below to access WisePay.
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 in the next few weeks.