The School is preparing thoroughly to ensure a full and safe return in September. Further details of how we plan to manage our operations will published soon. Families of international students are advised to arrange any required quarantine in advance of the first day of term. Please be aware that the status of those countries currently exempt from quarantine may change without notice. Families are advised to consult the UK Government advice on this matter.
Paul Bambrough
Principal
In light of recent Government announcements concerning the phased reopening of schools, the School has risk assessed the various scenarios available to it. Following detailed assessment and consideration of all possible options, it has concluded that it will remain working remotely for the remainder of this academic year. The school site will therefore remain closed to all students and staff (except residents).
Teachers will continue to support students remotely and all queries should be directed via email or Google Classroom to an individual or to schooloffice@purcell-school.org or to info@purcell-school.org
Arrangements will be made for boarders to recover any belongings they may have left in their rooms. These will communicated directly with families over the next few days.
The School will continue to audition virtually (online) and therefore welcomes and encourages applications for September 2020 admissions.
Full details on the school’s response to the reopening of schools has been communicated to parents via SchoolPost.
A reminder to Parents and Guardians that further information will be sent via SchoolPost.
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Tuesday 17th March 2020 |
Corona Virus Update 17th March
As of 6pm today (Tuesday 17th March 2020), the school will move to remote working. The school site will therefore be closed to all students and staff (except residents).
For the remainder of this term, teachers will support students remotely and all queries should be directed via email to an individual or to schooloffice@purcell-school.org or to info@purcell-school.org
The school proposes to continue auditions virtually (online) and therefore welcome and encourage applications for September 2020 admissions.
Any further update on the school’s response to the emerging coronavirus situation will be communicated to parents via SchoolPost.
Paul Bambrough
Principal
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Friday 13th March 2020 |
The Purcell School is open and operating normally at present. The School, however, will not host visitors for the remaining two weeks of term. Staff will be in touch with those people for whom visits had been previously arranged.
Some concerts held in School will continue but will be open to the School community (staff and students) only. Unfortunately, parents, family members and the general public will not be admitted.
We will ensure the School calendar is kept updated.
Please check our website for up-to-date information before travelling to any external School events.
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Tuesday 10 March 2020 |
In view of the current guidance on minimising the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), individuals who fall into the following categories must not visit our campus at this time.
| Anyone who has returned from Italy as follows: |
Anyone who has returned from any of the following areas in the past 14 days even if they do not have any symptoms of illness: |
Anyone who has returned from the following areas in the past 14 days, and who is showing even mild symptoms (cough, fever, or shortness of breath): |
Any part of Italy since 9 March, even if you are not showing symptoms.The following towns in Italy in the past 14 days, even if you are not showing symptoms:
- in Lombardy: Codogno, Castiglione d’Adda, Casalpusterlengo, Fombio, Maleo, Somaglia, Bertonico, Terranova dei Passerini, Castelgerundo and San Fiorano
- in Veneto: Vo’ Euganeo
All other parts of Italy if you have returned in the past 14 days but before 9 March, and are showing symptoms.
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- Hubei Province
- Iran
- Daegu, Cheongdo or Gyeongsan in South Korea
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- All other parts of mainland China
- All other parts of South Korea
- Cambodia
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- Laos
- Macau
- Malaysia
- Myanmar
- Singapore
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Vietnam
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Visitors to campus should:
1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water on arrival and departure, and frequently during your visit.
2. If you need to sneeze, use a disposable tissue, or sneeze into the crook of your elbow (not your bare hands).
3. Put used tissues in the bin immediately.
These restrictions are in place to protect our community. Thank you for your assistance and understanding.
