Principal News

Dear Sacred Heart Community

I’m writing to let you know that a student returned a positive result with their RAT COVID-19 test this morning. Please be aware that this student also has siblings in our school who are also isolating as a precaution

What you need to know

If your child is not experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, they can continue to attend school, but you should monitor for symptoms. 

Students who show symptoms of COVID-19 cannot attend school and should get tested immediately and isolate until they receive a negative result. 

All our students should continue with twice-a-week rapid antigen testing on school days. 

Students who have recovered from COVID-19 do not need to participate in surveillance testing for 30 days after their isolation period has ended. 

For information on symptoms visit: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/symptoms-and-risks.

For more information on how to get tested visit: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/taking-test-covid-19.

If your child returns a positive result, your child has COVID-19. You must:

• quarantine your child for seven days
• advise our school about the positive result
• Your child must stay home until their symptoms have resolved and they are well
• Everyone in your household is a close contact and must isolate for 7 days.

Reporting your child’s positive test

If your child was at school when they were infectious you need to report the positive case to the school in writing or by phone. 

You must also report your child’s positive test to the Department of Health via the COVID-19 Positive Rapid Antigen Test Self-Reporting Form or call centre on 1800 675 398. 

General advice and support

Advice and further resources about what to do if you test positive to COVID-19, or you have been told you are a contact, are at: Your COVID Checklist | Coronavirus Victoria, or call the 24/7 Coronavirus hotline on: 1800 675 398

Yours sincerely, 

Mark Tierney

Principal