CURRENT COVID RESTRICTIONS IN SCHOOLS

Below we have a summary of the current Covid – 19 restrictions that apply to all Victorian government schools. At times these restrictions can change, so please refer to the Victorian government covid-19 website for the most up-to-date information.

DISMISSAL TIMES

3.20 PM for all students

LIMITED VISITOR ACCESS TO SCHOOL GROUNDS DURING COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS

Visitors to school grounds must comply with density limits, face mask requirements, QR code check-ins, and practice good hand hygiene.

• DENSITY LIMIT: 1 PERSON PER 4m2 AREA
• FACEMASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES ON SCHOOL PROPERTY
• QR CODE CHECK-IN IS MANDATORY IN ALL SCHOOLS FOR CONTRACT TRACING PURPOSES 

ONSITE CLASS FOR AUTHORISE WORKERS

An authorized worker's permit is required before children in grades 3-6 can attend onsite during this current lockdown. 

BUSINESS CONTINUITY DURING RESTRICTIONS

If a parent needs to enter the school to collect home learning materials or complete any other transactions, please wear a mask, and QR check-in must be completed. Parent access is limited to the school’s front office area only.

CONTACTING THE SCHOOL

Phone: 5472 1452

Email: castlemaine.ps@education.vic.gov.au

• Staff are restricted to a minimum for onsite operations only.
• The business manager may not be available onsite each day but is contactable by phone on 5472 1452.
• The Principal is onsite every day and you are welcome to phone to make an appointment to discuss any matters pertaining to your child’s education/wellbeing.