To the St Brigid's School Community,

You may have seen in the media the recent SA Government Direction concerning COVID-19 vaccinations for staff in schools and Early Childhood Education Care settings.

St Brigid's School has acted quickly to inform our staff of these new requirements. It has been our previous position that for the safety of students and the community, those who are eligible, ought to be vaccinated when possible.

The SA Government Direction now specifies that staff in all schools and education and care settings must have had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccination by 10 December 2021 and show evidence of a booking for their second dose.

The Direction also extends to volunteers (including Board members) and any unpaid workers.

It does not apply to students and parents who are incidental visitors to the school.

You would appreciate that the 2-year journey we have experienced in dealing with the pandemic has resulted in numerous strategies and compliance measures implemented for the safety of students, families and staff.

Throughout the pandemic, we have been absolutely lock-step in following the advice of the SA Chief Public Health Officer as it relates to the schooling sector. The Catholic Education Office has a strong direct liaison with the SA Department for Education which has meant that each sector has been remarkably consistent in the messaging over health measures adopted at school sites.

We will continue to monitor and act upon any relevant advice and make staff aware of this new government law.

If more information comes to hand that has an impact on the wider school community, I will keep you informed.

If you are a volunteer in our community, I ask that you contact info@stb.catholic.edu.au to find out how you might supply the necessary information to be compliant with this Government Direction.

Uniform Change Over

Families have had a number of years to change into the "new" school uniform which is not so new as it was introduced in 2019. (The yellow and light blue panelled top with the school emblem, tops with yellow piping and school emblem). On the recommendation of the School Board, we are advising the school community that at the beginning of 2023 that the old blue and white uniform can not be worn at school. Please make time with the Principal to discuss this if you have any concerns about the timing of this.

School Hats

A reminder that as we move into warmer weather students will need to have their hats every day. When the UV rating is over 3, students and teachers must wear their hats when playing outside. If students don't have their hats, they must sit under the covered pergola for playtimes.

School Card

Just a friendly reminder if you think you might be eligible for school card, please come and see Rosie in the front office by Friday 12th November 2021. This will be the final opportunity for this year.

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Yours in Love, Peace and Learning

Shannon

COVID 19 update

Shannon Correll