Principal's message 

Fitzroy Primary School

Covid Information

As some families may have heard, a member of the school community has tested positive for COVID-19. We have contacted all potential primary close contacts who have been asked to get tested and isolate until they receive a negative test. Once they receive their negative result, they will need to email the school  at fitzroy.ps@education.vic.gov.au

Please remember if your child is unwell, keep them at home. If you or anyone in your family develops even the mildest symptoms, please get tested.

We continue to have Covid safe measures in place to make sure our school is adhering to all requirements and recommendations.  

• Students are expected to wash their hands across the day, and hand sanitiser is available in all classrooms
• Masks are required for all 3-6 students when they are inside, with disposable masks available at school if needed.  
• Masks are highly recommended for students in F-2; this can be discussed further with your child's teacher. Disposable masks will be provided in each F-2 classroom. 
• QR codes for check-ins are placed at the front office for all visitors to the school
• All visitors and parents/carers will be asked for proof of vaccination if they need to enter the school buildings.
• Staff at school are 100% fully vaccinated
• Increasing fresh air flow into indoor spaces by having windows and doors open and fans on.
• Encouraging classrooms to participate in learning and eating in outdoor areas.
• The school's cleaning team are responsible for daily cleaning, including high touch points such as desks, door handles and toilets.

Swimming

Swimming has started this week at Fitzroy Pool, it was great to see so many of our students attending. Swimming will continue next week so please make sure your children bring all their swimming gear in a separate bag.

Transition

Yesterday  we  had  our first  session  for  our  Foundation  2022  Transition Program.  It  was  wonderful  to  meet  our  Foundation students  for  next  year  and  welcome  them  to  Fitzroy Primary School. Children  had  the  opportunity  to  meet  some of our  teachers  and become  familiar  with  our  school.  It  was  also  lovely  to  see  younger  siblings  of  our  current families  join  our  great  school.  The  second  session  for  Foundation  Transition  is Thursday 2nd December from  9:30am  to  10:30am.

-Andrea Hennessey & Nicholas Smith,

Acting Principal