The school welcomes 5 new parents onto the 2022/23 school council. They are Sally Halabi, Mirjana Topkoska, Sofi Warda, Liz Laspatsis and Melinda Carusi. I thank them for taking a active interest in their school and look forward to working closely with them over the next 2 years. I would like to also congratulate and thank Laura Forster and Ecehan Gulbayrak who have been elected as the staff representatives for the next two years.

Out student representative election will close later this afternoon and be announced during the week.

Year 7 Camp – Camp Toolangi

I had the pleasure of attending the Year 7 camp on Friday the 25th of February. The Year 7 students were involved in a variety of activities ranging from archery, rock climbing, hut building, high ropes climbing and an obstacle course. All of the students in attendance were in high spirits when I arrived, and all reported having a great time on camp. I thank all of the staff who attended and made this camp such a success.

Positive Covid Cases at the College.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW If your child is not experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, they can continue to attend school, but you should monitor for symptoms. Students who show symptoms of COVID-19 cannot attend school and should get tested immediately and isolate until they receive a negative result. Students should continue with twice-a-week rapid antigen testing on school days. Students who have recovered from COVID-19 do not need to participate in surveillance testing for 30 days after their isolation period has ended.For information on symptoms visit: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/symptoms-and-risks.For more information on how to get tested visit: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/taking-test-covid-19.

If your child returns a positive result, your child has COVID-19.

You must quarantine your child for seven days
You must advise the school about the positive result
Your child must stay home until their symptoms have resolved and they are well
Everyone in your household is a close contact and must isolate for 7 days.

Reporting your child’s positive testIf your child was at school when they were infectious you need to report the positive case through the Student COVID-19 Test Portal or you can notify the school in writing or by phone 9463 7300 .You must also report your child’s positive test to the Department of Health via the COVID-19 Positive Rapid Antigen Test Self-Reporting Form or call centre on 1800 675 398.

Further information for languages other than English

For school information in languages other than English, call TIS National on 131 450.
Please ask them to call the DET COVID-19 hotline on 1800 338 663 and they will help interpret.
For translated written information about COVID-19, please visit: Translated information about COVID-19 | Coronavirus Victoria.
For health advice in languages other than English, visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/translated-information-about-coronavirus-covid-19

Financial support available to people affected by COVID-19:For more information, visit: Financial and other support for COVID-19 | Coronavirus Victoria If you need a payment during coronavirus (COVID-19) - Getting help during coronavirus (COVID-19) - Services Australia General advice and support For general advice and support please call the Department of Education and Training COVID-19 hotline on 1800 338 663.You can also contact the school :Phone: 94637300 Email: lalorscAdvice and further resources about what to do if you test positive to COVID-19, or you have been told you are a contact, are at: Your COVID Checklist | Coronavirus Victoria, or call the 24/7 Coronavirus hotline on: 1800 675 398

If you have any queries or questions that you would like answered about the school or the information listed above, then please contact me at your earliest convenience.

Best regards,

Corey Jewell

College Principal

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