COVID - 19 

27 October 2021

Staff and parents are no longer required to wear masks outdoors. Indoors, masks are still required and will be worn by staff and all adults on site.

All staff members are now fully vaccinated.

Coronavirus Symptoms and Testing

NSW Health recommends that everyone gets tested for COVID-19, even with the mildest of symptoms. Students and Staff DO need to obtain a negative COVID-19 test before returning to school.

Common coronavirus symptoms

Fever

Coughing

Shortness of breath (difficulty breathing)

Sore throat

Loss of smell or taste

Expanded coronavirus symptoms

Headache                           

Muscle or joint pain            

Runny nose                          

Fatigue          

Nausea

Vomiting or diarrhoea

Loss of appetite

Conjunctivitis

Thank you for understanding the importance of these measures in keeping our students, staff and school community safe during this time.

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.