Term Dates & September 2021 Covid Testing

Testing of students in the Autumn Term and the date that each year group will return full time:  
  
We are working to keep our school as safe as possible. As per government guidance we are required to reinstate a full on-site Asymptomatic Testing Site.

The Government have announced that all secondary school students need to be tested twice weekly with a 3 day to 5 day gap between each test. Up to one third of people who have coronavirus experience no symptoms. By testing, we will help to stop the virus spreading and help keep our school open as safely as possible. The first two tests will be carried out at school and then tests will be provided for parents to test students at home. Parents will need to inform the school of results. All students must have at least one negative test recorded before they return to school.

To ensure a smooth transition back to school, which is safe and organised we will have a staggered programme of testing and return to school.

IMPORTANT

If you have not already done so and you are happy for your child to be tested, please complete the consent statement (one per student). You can complete the form electronically by following this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1x4lx185dPRZh1Wj4ijEgCS2sUAUZuw2An7LRdrc19k2KCg/viewform

Those taking the test will be supervised by trained staff. The ‘lateral flow’ tests are quick and easy, using a swab of your nose and throat.

For more information and instructions please click the link below.
Aylesford School – Returning to School in September 2021

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2021/2022 Academic Year

Term 1 Covid Testing & Start Dates

Please see below for instructions for in-school Covid testing and return to school for each year group.

IMPORTANT: Information, dates and times change per year group.

Year 12 & 13
1. Thursday 2nd September 8:00 – 11:30 Students required to come in for Covid test only and will go home afterwards 2. Monday 6th September 8:00 – 11:30 Students will be back in school full time and will be tested during the school day Year 12 & 13 Students return to school full time Monday 6th September

Year 11
1. Thursday 2nd September 12:30 – 14:30 Students required to come in for Covid test only and will go home afterwards 2. Monday 6th September 12:30 – 14:30 Students required to come in for Covid test only and will go home afterwards Year 11 Students return to school full time Tuesday 7th September

Year 10
1. Friday 3rd September 8:00 – 11:30 Students required to come in for Covid test only and will go home afterwards 2. Tuesday 7th September 8:00 – 11:30 Students required to come in for Covid test only and will go home afterwards Year 10 Students return to school full time on Wednesday 8th September

Year 9
1. Wednesday 8th September 12:30 – 14:00 Students required to come in for Covid test only and will go home afterwards 2. Monday 13th September 8:00 – 11:30 Students will be back in school full time and will be tested during the school day Year 9 Students return to school full time on Monday 13th September

Year 8
1. Friday 3rd September 12:30 – 14:00 Students required to come in for Covid test only and will go home afterwards 2. Wednesday 8th September 9:00 – 12:00 Students will be back in school full time and will be tested during the school day Year 8 Students return to school full time on Wednesday 8th September

Year 7
1. Thursday 2nd September 8:00 – 11:30 Students required to come in for Covid test only and will go home afterwards 2. Monday 6th September 8:00 – 11:30 Students will be back in school full time and will be tested during the school day Year 7 Students return to school full time on Monday 6th September

Term Begins	Term Ends
Term 1
See above for year group testing and start dates.	Friday 22nd October 2021
Term 2
Monday 8th November 2021	Friday 17th December 2021
Term 3
Tuesday 4th January 2022	Friday 11th February 2022
Term 4
Monday 21st February 2022	Friday 1st April 2022
Term 5
Tuesday 19th April 2022	Friday 27th May 2022
Term 6
Monday 6th June 2022	Friday 22nd July 2022

NOTES: 2021/2022 Academic Year