The Contact Term 2, Week 3

Important Information & Events 

Term 4, Week 9

 

 

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

 

 

$100 Service NSW Creative Kids Vouchers with School Club

 

Eligibility If you’re a parent, carer or guardian, the student will be eligible if they are: 

• a NSW resident 

• aged between 4.5 and 18 years 

• enrolled in school (from Kindergarten to Year 12, including those who are home-schooled or enrolled in secondary school education at TAFE NSW) 

• a current Medicare card holder 

 

You can apply for a voucher for each eligible student. You can use the voucher with approved Creative Kids providers. 

 

What you need 

• a MyServiceNSW account 

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

• your child's Medicare card details

 

Download your voucher from the Service NSW Website as follows: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-creative-kids-voucher 

To use your Service NSW Creative Kids Voucher with School Club Choose two of the $50 Art Packs. (Two packs is the $100 value.)  Additional items over $100 can be purchased at your own expense.  Multiple Vouchers can be used under the one order. Free delivery to your home. To Order go to:  www.schoolclub.com.au