The Quarantine Programme

Summer at Teddies The Quarantine Programme at St Edward’s School

Start date: Monday 17th August 2020

The Quarantine Programme at St Edward’s

We look forward to welcoming your son or daughter to St Edward’s to take part in our Quarantine Programme. St Edward’s staff will provide a warm welcome and an engaging timetable so that your children are safe, supported and entertained.

The Chapel

Arrival and Testing Arrival will be on Monday 17th August and collection from the airport by St Edward’s staff will be available if required. Once your place on the Quarantine Programme is confirmed, you will be contacted with details of how to book the transfer service. As soon as your child arrives at St Edward’s, they will be tested for Covid-19 by our Medical Centre using a private testing facility, and will need to remain physically distant from others until the results are known, which we anticipate taking no more than 24 hours. Staff will be in constant contact with pupils during this period, particularly with pupils joining us for the first time. Our pastoral team will be doing all they can to make all participants feel at home, particularly new pupils, for whom this will be an unusual way to start their St Edward’s journey.

The façade of the new Library, opening in September

The Daily Programme The daily timetable will provide a lively range of activities in four categories, all organised to comply with the the latest government guidance.

Academic Research the life of a great philosopher, explore poetry, take part in a science experiment, challenge yourself with a quiz and enjoy a spot of debating.

Creative Plan, write and make a short film, learn circus skills, cook up a feast and work on art and drama projects.

Sport Take part in one of the many sporting opportunities available, including badminton, tennis and golf.

Social Make ‘mocktails’, enjoy a picnic and a game of rounders, go on a treasure hunt, sing your heart

out on karaoke night and surprise everyone at the talent show.

Fur ther Information The Programme will be led by a large team of St Edward’s staff, including pastoral leaders, house staff, matrons, teachers, sports coaches and activity leaders.

• New pupils will receive extra guidance on school routines and procedures to ease their transition. • Where necessary, project work will be submitted and returned online. New pupils will be assisted with school systems on arrival. • Numerous hand sanitiser and hand-washing stations will be installed throughout the school site. • Enhanced daily cleaning routines will be implemented. • One-way routes will be introduced where required to ensure that the one-metre-plus physical distance can be maintained. • As well as following all UK

• Pupils will be housed in Kendall and Jubilee, which both feature individual ensuite accommodation and are surrounded by plenty of outdoor space. • The St Edward’s Medical Centre will be fully operational 24 hours a day throughout the Programme.

• Full medical support and isolation pods are available for any pupil who becomes symptomatic.

• Pupils will not be allowed off-site during the two-week period and will not be allowed to receive visitors. • Face masks will not be a requirement but may be worn by any individual who chooses to do so. • All food will be provided by the school catering team and all dietary requirements can be catered for. • School uniform will not be required during the Programme.

government guidance, St Edward’s has signed up to the UK Boarding Schools’ Association Covid-Safe Charter to further protect the community.

Simon Palferman, Housemaster and Programme Director

Eve Singfield, Director of Sport and one of the Programme Leaders

How to Book The fee for the 2-week programme, including accommodation, food, activities and full medical support, is £1,000 plus extras such as Covid-19 testing. The cost will be applied to the Autumn Term bill.

Please contact Simon Palferman at palfermans@stedwardsoxford.org by Wednesday 15th July to confirm your place.