COVID - 19 Update
Casual and Close Contact Information
Please contact the school office by phone or email immediately if
- your child or someone they live with is a confirmed case
- your child or anyone residing with them in your family is notified that they are a close contact or a casual contact
To support the safety of you, your family and our wider community, it is critical that everyone is aware of what we are required to do if we are identified as a close or casual contact.
The latest advice can be accessed from the NSW Health website.
A frequently asked questions fact sheet for school parents and carers is also available on the NSW Health website. Please refer to this information for the very latest advice.
4 November 2021
We have received updated advice regarding an easing of COVID-19 restrictions in schools from next week (Week 6, Term 4).
From Monday 8 November 2021, all NSW schools will operate at updated Level 3 settings for the rest of Term 4, with more activities allowed in a COVID-safe manner.
The information in this letter is a summary of the key changes. A document containing the detailed Level 3 restrictions will be shared with you as soon as it is made available to us.
Key changes from 8 November 2021 (Week 6, Term 4)
From this Monday 8 November 2021, until the end of Term 4 2021, the following activities will be allowed in a COVID-safe manner and more detailed information about Term 4 activities will be communicated as soon as possible:
School Masses |
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Assemblies and presentations |
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Community use of school facilities |
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Dancing, bands, ensembles and classes |
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Excursions and incursions |
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Visitors supporting curriculum delivery, wellbeing programs and school operations |
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Graduations and formals |
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School sport |
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Orientation and transition programs |
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Actions we can all take to keep our students, staff and school community safe
By continuing to support each other and following the required COVID-safe measures, we can prioritise student and staff wellness and minimise disruption to student learning.
Stay home if unwell |
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Vaccinations required |
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Wear masks indoors |
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Always check in |
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Physically distance |
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Maximise ventilation |
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Students will remain in specific cohorts |
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Maintain good hygiene and cleaning |
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Further updates
As mentioned above, this information provides a summary of key changes. Updated Level 3 restrictions with full details will be shared with you as soon as it is available to us.
The changes outlined above will apply for the remainder of Term 4, 2021. We can look forward to more freedoms when schools return in 2022. These will be communicated as soon as details are available.
As always, we will continue to provide updates to keep you informed. If you would like to raise any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Jen Charadia
Principal
St Joseph's continues to maintain a COVID-safe environment, with a range of health and safety measures remaining in place, including increased daily cleaning of high-touch surfaces, and hygiene measures.
It is important that we continue to work together and remain vigilant in our response to this virus. Your ongoing support has been very much appreciated. The safety of our community remains a priority.
The complete list of directives in place at all Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong schools is available at www.dow.catholic.edu.au/covid-19.
Stay up to date with public health alerts https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates
COVID-19 Catholic Education Information Centre
Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong has a COVID-19 Information Centre on its website. It is the best place to find the latest information about CEDoW's systemic response to COVID-19.
We will continue to provide you with updates if the situation changes and as soon as new information becomes available.