UPDATED COVID RULES FROM MONDAY 8 NOVEMBER 2021

As announced by the Minister, from 8 November all NSW schools will move to updated Level 3 settings that bring school operations more in line with what is allowed in the community. I would like to update you on the key changes that will be in place at our school from Monday 8 November and for the rest of Term 4.

Keeping us all safe on school grounds

A combination of layered COVID-safe plans and measures will allow us to prioritise student and staff safety and keep our school open. To do this, the following guidelines will be in place:

Students, staff and visitors must not attend school if unwell, even with mild symptoms.
All staff and adult visitors on the school site must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination.
Masks are strongly recommended indoors for primary students. Masks can be removed when eating or exercising.
All staff and visitors must check in when attending a school site or gathering.
Adults should maintain 1.5 metres physical distancing wherever practicable.
Activities and events should be held outdoors where practical.
Indoor spaces will be well ventilated and as large as possible for the number of attendees - following square metre guidelines.
Students should avoid mingling with other class and year groups when moving around the school.
Students and staff will maintain good hand hygiene and schools will continue with enhanced cleaning, including high touch points.

From 8 November

Our school will operate on updated Level 3 settings for the rest of Term 4 2021, with the following activities allowed in a COVID-safe manner:

Assemblies and presentations are allowed outdoors, with cohorts separated and physical distancing in place. Fully vaccinated visitors (including parents and carers) are only allowed to attend if completing a specific role (such as presenting) and at the invitation of the school.
Community use is allowed outside of school hours (including P&C meetings) with COVID-safe plans in place - in line with the public health requirements.
Dancing and music classes will be allowed within cohorts. Other instruments that rely on breath or require a mask to be removed to be played, as well as singing and chanting, are not permitted in Term 4.
Excursions are allowed outdoors (and indoors where sole use of the premises is available).
Incursions are allowed indoors and outdoors where cohorts are kept separate.
Graduations and formals are allowed within cohorts, either on school sites or at external venues - with COVID-safe plans in place and physical distancing adhered to.
School sports are allowed, including inter-school sports and access to indoor and outdoor pools (from 1 November).
Transitions and orientations are allowed in a COVID-safe way that minimises mingling between students.

Parents and carers on site to support school operations

Fully vaccinated parents and carers will be allowed on-site to support curriculum delivery, student wellbeing activities and school operations (for example reading support, canteens and uniform shops). Parents and carers must check in using the school check-in and show proof of vaccination on entry to the school site.

Thank you again for your continued support during the school term.

Kind regards

Jodie Bishop

Principal

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• a NSW resident

• aged between 4.5 and 18 years

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• a current Medicare card holder

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What you need

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• one proof of identity document for the parent, carer or guardian

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The Contact Term 1, Week 11

Our Mission StatementAt Werris Creek Public School we ensure high levels of learning for all students.Our staff believe that all students can excel, and they willingly challenge and change their own practices to meet that end.

Issue 18 · 30 Nov 2021

In this issue

Our Mission Statement
At Werris Creek Public School we ensure high levels of learning for all students.
Our staff believe that all students can excel, and they willingly challenge
and change their own practices to meet that end.