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Face Masks at School

It has been wonderful to have the students returning to school. We continue to promote a COVIDSafe environment for all students and staff and thank everyone for their help and their cooperation during these challenging times. The Grade 3 to 6 students have managed very well with the new face mask requirements. Talking with children about face masks and their benefits can help them cope better and manage well with these changes. 

Here are some of the key points for all school settings, the Victorian Chief Health Officer:

• Directs school staff to wear a face mask while teaching wherever practicable, except where removal of a face mask is necessary for effective communication.
• Directs primary school students in Year 3 and above to wear a face mask indoors at school, unless a lawful exception applies.
• Strongly recommends students in Prep to Grade 2 to wear a face mask indoors at school.

It is an important part of keeping our school community safe, so praising and motivating children is important. It empowers them to know that they are contributing in a positive way to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission.

There are a number of lawful reasons for not wearing a face mask. If your child has a valid exception please contact me directly so we can ensure this is accommodated. I can be contacted through the school office or you can send me an email: cecile.elliott@education.vic.gov.au 

Thank you everyone for your help and support. Stay safe and healthy.

Kind regards,

Cecile