IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS

Years 7-11 Updated 11/5/2020

*** Phase 1 Update - Additional information – CANTEEN ***

We have just been informed that the canteen will be open as usual, for the start of Phase 1, commencing 11^th May.

Social distancing will apply.

Phase 1 - Monday 11^th May - Friday 22^nd May for Years 7-11

In this phase, accordance with guidelines set out by the Premier: ‘Students will not be at school full time, students will not be in a classroom with all of their classmates. It will be a limited number of students every day’, the following schedule has been put in place for students to come to school.

Students in Years 7-11 Return to school for ONE day a week as per schedule below.

There is a separate schedule for Year 12

There will be NO HOMEWORK CENTRE operating in Term 2

Students are advised to return in time for their regular Home Room at 8.10am, not before 8.00am.

The Canteen will be open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Years 7-11

Houses have been added to the students Home Room Google Classroom if students need to check which house they are in.

This limited face-to-face schedule allows students to:

· Re-connect with some of their teachers (not necessarily their timetabled teacher) and some peers.

· Transition back to school whilst maintaining online learning.

· More easily observe physical distancing in classes which limit students to approximately 10 students per room depending on the size of the room

· Follow their regular timetabled periods and complete the same work as students working from home.

What to bring (for students):

· Work for each timetabled period eg you may select an activity from your online learning or your hard copy tasks, for each period and also any questions that you may have about your work.

· Students, with the approval of their parents*, may choose to bring a charged device at their own risk. *Parents are advised to source insurance cover, as the school cannot accept responsibility for the safety of any devices. All students need to comply with the school’s Technology Policy.

· Paper and something to write with.

· If you have Maths, bring a calculator

· Wear your uniform including black leather shoes for practical subjects. If you have Sport or PE Practical you must wear your sports uniform for the entire day, as we will not be able to put social distancing in place in change rooms. Bring protective school shoes if you have a practical subject on your sport/PEP day.

· Food for Recess and Lunch or money for the canteen

· Water and a water bottle.

Physical distancing and hygiene

· During this time students are expected to:

· Respect ‘physical distancing’ - a recommended minimum of 1.5 metres.

· Cough or sneeze into their own elbow, shoulder or tissue.

· Wash hands or use sanitiser after using the bathroom, or after each activity.

· Only use the water stations to fill a bottle and not use as a mouth to water source bubbler.

What to do if you child is unwell on their allocated day

The advice is as always, stay at home if you are unwell. Contact the school to let us know that your son is sick on that day. Your son can then resume his online activities when he is well. Parents of students who present with a cough or flu-like symptoms will be called to pick their child up.