From The Assistant Principal
As most of our community are aware, this coming week will see the return of a number of our Year 12 students to face to face learning, and they will be joined the week after (October 25) by our remaining students from Years 7 to 11. It is with great anticipation that we look forward to welcoming our students back onsite and I once again take the opportunity to remind parents of a number of key strategies that we have introduced in recent weeks in preparation for our return over the coming fortnight. In addition to the measures that I outlined in last week’s College newsletter, I also draw your attention once again to the key details from the co-signed letter that was circulated earlier this week.
During the staged return, our school will follow the prescribed NSW Health Level 3 / Level 3 Plus restrictions, which apply across NSW. These COVID-safe settings will remain in place until we receive direction from NSW Health that restrictions can be eased.
For details regarding the activities that are not permitted or must be modified please read through the Level 3 restrictions. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school and we will be happy to provide further information.
Please note the following arrangements that will be in place at our school until further notice:
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Drop off and pick up |
Parents are asked to remain in their cars during drop off and pick up times. To assist with the staggering of departures each afternoon, half of our classes will be dismissed 10 mins prior to the final bell time based on odd/even numbered classrooms during Period 6. This will alternate each week. |
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Separation of students by year/cohorts |
Students will be restricted to Year group areas during each break. Each year cohort will have access to an undercover and a fully open area. |
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Staggered breaks |
During Periods 1-5, half of all classes will be dismissed from their classroom 5 minutes early based on odd/even numbered classrooms. This will be to ensure that opportunities for cohort mixing is minimised by reducing crowding in corridor areas. |
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Face masks |
Masks will be worn by teachers and staff at all times, indoors and outdoors. Secondary: Masks are required to be worn by all students, at all times, indoors and outdoors. Some exemptions apply. Please see the Level 3 / Level 3 Plus restrictions for more detail about face masks. |
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Cleaning |
Enhanced daily COVID-19 cleaning arrangements (with a focus on high-touch surfaces) will remain in place until further notice. |
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Responding to a positive case of COVID-19 |
CEDoW has an established process for responding when a member of a school community tests positive for COVID-19. In the event this occurs, we will work closely with the Catholic Education Office and the Public Health Unit to rapidly inform impacted families and ensure we complete all required steps to safely reopen. |
While under Level 3 restrictions, parents and carers must:
- follow the physical distancing advice and avoid gathering outside school gates
- adhere to mask-wearing requirements in accordance with the Public Health Order
- remain outside school grounds (some exceptions apply for vulnerable students or students with a disability)
- When an exception allows a parent or carer to enter school grounds, they must sign in using both the Service NSW QR code and the CEDoW Quick Sign-In iPad
Finally, I again take the opportunity to remind families to please continue following our COVID recording procedures that have been in place for most of the pandemic, which include:
- Informing the school immediately if your child is self-isolating or undergoing testing, and informing us of the result as soon as possible.
- Following sickness with flu-like symptoms, ensuring your child is free of symptoms and can present a negative COVID-19 test, before attending the College site for any reason.
All the best for the week and term ahead and thanking you all for your ongoing support.
David Cloran
Assistant Principal