COVID-19 :

Isolation changes

There has been a change to COVID-19 isolation requirements across the state. 

Any student or staff member who tests positive to COVID-19 must now isolate for a minimum of 5 days instead of 7. If they are asymptomatic, they may return to school on day 6. If they are symptomatic, they must remain in isolation until day 7. If they have symptoms after 7 days, they are strongly advised to stay home until their symptoms have resolved. As an additional risk mitigation, the Department of Health strongly recommends that those leaving isolation wear a face mask when away from home, both indoors and outdoors, and when they cannot physically distance. Those leaving isolation on day 6 should wear a mask for 5 days but particularly the first 2 days. Those leaving isolation on day 7 should wear a mask for 4 days but particularly the first 2 days. As a school, we strongly recommend those leaving isolation take a rapid antigen test before attending school to keep other students, staff and community members safe. We have a large stockpile of RATs available to all families which will need to be disposed of at the end of Term 4 if not used. If you would like to collect any RATs in the lead up to the holidays, please come and collect them from the office during school hours. 

Thank you again for your support for these important measures.

Ms Jennifer Roep

Principal