DET Information

Rapid Antigen Testing Program 

Dear Parents and Carers,

I am writing to let you know about changes to the provision of Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) in our school for the remainder of Term 2.

The Department has advised that RAT kits will continue to be distributed to you as they have been throughout this school year for the remainder of this term.  

The main change is that from Monday 23 May 2022, students in specialist schools will no longer be recommended to undertake a rapid antigen test every weekday. 

Daily RATs  will continue to be required by students who are household contacts to attend school (5 negative tests over a 7 day period) or who have symptoms.

The ongoing supply of RAT Kits to families in our school will ensure that parents and carers will have them should they need them if their child is a household contact or has symptoms. Please advise via your child's diary or by contacting Kim in administration if you have an adequate supply at home and no longer wish to receive a weekly delivery.

Families must continue to notify the Department of Health and the school if your child returns a positive RAT result. Additionally, you should inform us if any of your children are household contacts.

Thank you also to our families who have arranged to have their child vaccinated. Vaccination continues to remain the best way to protect students and staff in our school.

Getting vaccinated is easy and bookings can be done via the coronavirus website. If you have any questions about the vaccines, I encourage you to speak to your GP or a health practitioner.

Thank you again for your ongoing cooperation and support during this time.

Yours sincerely,

Karen Overall

Principal