Rapid Antigen Testing: - More RAT kits will be sent home in the following weeks to be used for symptomatic testing as well as testing of close contacts during Term 2. These kits will be sent home in school bags. 

Close Contacts: - As of the 22 April, close contacts (household contacts) no longer have to isolate. This means that from the beginning of Term 2, students and staff who are identified as close contacts will be able to attend school, following certain guidelines.

• Parents must notify the school if they are intending to return under this provision.
• Must be symptom free. Student close contacts are encouraged to wear mask.
• Conduct a daily rapid antigen test (RAT) and return a negative result each morning before attending school for 5 school days.
• Any visitor to a school site who is a close contact is required to advise the school that they are a close contact before they come on site. These visitors should conduct a daily RAT and return a negative result before attending. They must also wear a mask indoors at all times (adult staff and visitors)

COVID Positive: - If a student tests positive to COVID-19 they must follow NSW Health guidelines and

• Notify the school of positive result
• Isolate for 7 days
• Return to school post 7 day isolation as long as symptom free

Digital Learning packs when isolating at home. If your child is feeling ok and you would like to access the Department's Digital Learning packs please access them here.

https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/learning-from-home/learning-at-home/2022-digital-learning-packs/primary

The Departments Digital Learning Packs provide 5 days of learning activities for you and your child/children to work through at your pace. This system is set up to support families to manage the time at home. This is not mandatory, only optional.

Continued COVID Smart Measures

• All staff and visitors must meet double vaccination requirements.
• Ventilation is maximised in all learning areas.
• Hygiene practices and enhanced cleaning of high touch and target areas.

Reducing the risk of illness this winter season.

• stay home if unwell

• keep up to date with vaccinations – including the flu vaccine, which is available from your local GP, pharmacy or Aboriginal Medical Service. Flu vaccines are free for all children aged 6 months to under 5 years, or for a small charge for those aged 5 years and older

• get tested immediately for COVID-19 if you become symptomatic and isolate until you receive a negative result

• practice good hand hygiene by washing regularly with soap and water

• take a RAT before visiting vulnerable loved ones or going to large gatherings and events.