COVID-19 Update

Update

Please be aware of the new QR code requirements. Some other changes are as follows:

• Camps and overnight stays can take place within Victoria, with no travel restrictions. Multiple schools can attend camps, provided school groups remain separate and do not share common facilities at the same time.
• Excursions and incursions are permitted throughout Victoria.
• Indoor and outdoor interschool sport can proceed throughout Victoria, and outdoor and indoor contact and non-contact physical activity is permitted.
• Swimming programs are permitted. Outdoor and indoor pools can be used.

This is good news for us also because it means our scheduled Prep-6 swimming program can commence in week 2 of Term 3 at the new YAWA Aquatic Centre (permissions  via Operoo).

Another COVID-safe requirement is the use of QR codes. The use of Service Victoria QR codes for electronic record keeping is mandatory for all schools to enable the effective contact tracing of any COVID-19 cases.

The public health intent of including schools in the QR code check-in system for workplaces is to capture those visitors accessing school buildings or indoor facilities, but not those entering the school grounds for reasons such as school pick-up.

QR codes will be required to be used by:

• all visitors, including contractors, Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) and other external staff, and building and maintenance staff.
• all parents who enter buildings when on the school site.

QR code check-ins will not be required for staff or students, or parents who come onto school grounds for drop-off or pick-up, but do not enter buildings. We ask you to use the QR code kiosk at the office if you need to enter a building. We are still strongly advised to use our existing sign in and sign out procedures. Unfortunately, it is still school staff and students only at assembly. Please ask at the office if you have any questions or concerns.