While the return to face to face teaching is commencing sooner than many had expected, it is with a sense of anticipation that we prepare to welcome students back to the College from Monday after what has been a period of time surrounded by uncertainty. It is hoped that the gradual return to the College over the past fortnight for students in Years 7-11 has offered some sense of a return to routine that will hold them in good stead from next week. 

As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, so too does our response as a College community. Of significance this week, I draw your attention to the following procedural changes from next week:

• A process to allow a staggered exit from classrooms will commence from Monday, ensuring that multiple classrooms are not dismissed into common corridors at the same time
• As has been the case since the end of Term 1, ball games and playground activities that require equipment will not be permitted during recess and lunch breaks. We will continue to evaluate this decision based on health advice and update students accordingly
• Extra provisions of hand sanitiser have been secured and made available to classroom teachers, in addition to the recent installation of 20 hand sanitisation stations across the College
• Additional cleaning services have been contracted throughout the school day with a particular focus on high-touch areas around the College
• All assemblies, excursions and incursions have been suspended until further notice

I once again remind parents and carers to keep any student at home should they be displaying any sign of feeling unwell. Should a student attend the sick bay at any point throughout the day, parents will also be contacted and requested to collect them. 

For those parents who drop off or pick up their child/ren from school, we ask that you remain inside your vehicles in order to reduce the chance of transmission of the virus. 

Finally I also ask parents (and/or students) to ensure that school uniform items are washed regularly in order to support good hygiene.

David Cloran

Assistant Principal