RIPPONLEA PRIMARY SCHOOL

COVID-19 Resources

COVID RESTRICTIONS ACROSS DEPARTMENT SCHOOLS

While we are so fortunate in Victoria to have enjoyed what almost feels like a return to pre-COVID normal, we still do have to abide by restrictions and follow COVID-safe practices. The main features of these practices include:

  • Staying home when unwell
  • Practising good hygiene and pursuing physical distancing where possible
  • Recommended use of face masks by adults where physical distancing is not possible
  • Ensuring a record of visitors is kept for anyone who attends on-site for more than 15 minutes; this record must include names, contact details, and areas visited
  • Ensuring that density limits are maintained if any external guests attend a school event onsite.

We are hopeful that the coming months will bring more easing of restrictions and will inform the school community when the rules change.

HEALTH AND WELLBEING RESOURCES 

COVID-19

Information that might be of assistance to you in talking to your child about COVID-19 is available. If you are concerned about your wellbeing or that of your child, please contact the school so we can talk with you about how we can best assist. Other sources of support include: Parent Line 13 22 89 and Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800. 

 

The Department COVID-19 helpline is also available on Monday 15 February and weekdays from 8:30am to 5pm on 1800 338 663. If you know a family who speak a language or languages other than English and you know they would like further information, interpreting services are available by phoning 131 450 first. 

 

For families with a child with a disability, the Association for Children with a Disability (ACD) has additional information.  

RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING AT HOME

The Department has a range of options for you to continue to support your child in their learning, available at the Learning from Home webpage. 

 

A web page with Learning from Home tips is available at: Support your child’s learning and this is available in more than 30 languages on Translated advice about learning from home. 

 

And, finally, a reminder that if you, your child, or a family member develops symptoms of COVID-19 you should get tested at a COVID-19 testing facility and stay home.