26 Jan 2022
23 May 2022
Dear parents and carers
A big thank you for your continuing efforts in supporting our school and students during the pandemic – especially prioritising safety and learning.
Recently our school community has been experiencing increasing levels of COVID-19 exposure and transmission. To minimise disruption to face-to-face learning and reduce in-school transmission of COVID-19, our school has been working closely with the Department of Education’s Health & Safety case management team and has decided to temporarily adopt some additional COVID-smart measures for the next week (five school days).
These temporary measures are designed to act as a “circuit breaker” to reduce transmission of COVID-19 in our school.
From Tuesday 24 May 2022 our school will adopt the following enhanced settings:
• Physical distancing of at least 1.5 metres will be encouraged for all school staff.
• Large indoor gatherings will be rescheduled to a later date or held in an outdoor setting if possible. This includes indoor assemblies and events.
• Masks will be required for all school staff and visitors.
• Non-essential activities will be postponed. This is including, but not limited to, school camps and excursions.
After one week, our school will work with the department to determine whether an extension is required or if we can revert to our usual layered COVID-smart measures. Once this decision is made, we will communicate this to you.
Our continued layered measures include:
• Students, staff and visitors must stay home and test if sick. Refer to Advice for families for more information on testing and reporting a positive RAT.
• Maximising ventilation and distancing when practicable.
• Enhanced daily cleaning.
• Focus on personal hygiene.
• All school staff are required to be double vaccinated against COVID-19.
• All students are encouraged to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
• Masks required for staff working in SSPs and support classes.
We strongly encourage our students and their families to consider vaccination, including boosters when eligible. Find a vaccination clinic External link to book an appointment near you.
Thank you again for your continued support and understanding.
Lesley Mills
Principal