Clive Case's Blog - Principal of the King's School

Swine Flu

There is a lot of concern being expressed about the threat of a flu epidemic in the UK. Health authorities are urging people not to panic and are monitoring developments. The King's School will respond to advice from the authorities if, and when, school routines may be affected.

In the meantime the following advice is being passed on to pupils.

Pay attention to personal hygiene -Use a tissue to cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.

Catch it - Bin it - Kill it!

Place used tissues in a bin as soon as possible.

Wash your hands regularly with soap and water.

Parents are requested not to send children to school if they are displaying flu symptoms -Fever, body aches and coughing and sneezing -and to contact their GP's for advice as usual.

It has been mentioned in the media, that in extreme circumstances, the authorities may close all schools. We are led to believe that this is not considered likely at this time. Should such a measure be put in place at some time in the future, the authorities will announce it via the media, and the school will post info on this blog. We ask all to pray that this extreme measure is never neccessary.