Coronavirus Update
From Monday 11th May, Phase One Of The Staged Return To School Will Commence
Expectations to Ensure the Health and Safety of all Students and Staff
Safety is a priority during the COVID 19 pandemic. Students will be expected to behave in a responsible way, which recognises the importance of protecting the health of themselves, their peers, and staff who are at higher risk of COVID 19. A few teachers will be working from home due to higher levels of vulnerability to COVID 19.
Students will be expected to:
- Stay home when unwell. Parents must not send students to school if they are feeling unwell. If a student is unwell during the school day, they will not be able to remain in the sickbay. Parents will be expected to collect unwell students from the school. It would be appreciated if as an additional precaution, students’ temperatures are checked before leaving for school.
- Assist in keeping classroom desks and school equipment clean as directed by the teacher.
- Engage in regular handwashing, especially before eating during breaks.
- Not share drinks or food- bring a water bottle as bubblers will be out of action and only bottle refill stations operating.
- Remain 1.5m apart from other students in the classroom and playground.
- Maintain social distancing in corridors and when queuing- floor markings outside classrooms and in canteen lines have been created to assist.
- Bring all their own equipment including pens, calculators, glue and anything else needed as there will be NO sharing amongst students or provided by staff. If you borrowed a school computer bring it in when you attend school.
- Cough and sneeze into their elbows if necessary to avoid spreading infection. Avoid touching the face.
- Use soap, sanitisers and other health items in a responsible manner- ideal to bring own sanitiser.
- Not participate in games using sporting equipment during break times due to infection risk.
- Come directly to school each morning, and after school go directly home.
If we all adhere to these guidelines we can be confident in this phased return to school. In addition, we have hand sanitisers in each classroom. Furthermore, additional cleaning is being undertaken with special attention to cleaning of desks, doorknobs, bathrooms and other surfaces throughout the day.
Kind regards,
Annabel Doust Jacqueline Neil
Principal Rel. Deputy Principal
Following is essential reading for students, parents and carers to ensure our students staged return to school is able to happen smoothly and efficiently.
Return To School Procedures and Protocols
It is not yet known how long Phase One will continue however, we will bring you regular updates as they come to hand.