DoE – COVID-19 Response:

 Practically this means that at school:

• Staff numbers are limited in the staff room
• The library space is a second staff room
• Excursions, assemblies and line-ups are not occurring until further notice
• Un-necessary, (non-essential) conversations between staff and parents should happen via email, phone or note
• Drop off and pick up processes should be followed, while practicing physical distancing
• Hand sanitiser is available in all rooms
• Hygienic practices are followed, including at PE, music etc
• Even slightly unwell children should not attend school – this is important for all, especially staff
• Do NOT bring personal items into the school grounds eg soft toys, books, swap cards…

The government is watching and reviewing the community behaviours as schools become open to all for learning. While schools are safe places, particularly for children, there are ‘new’ rules to help us ALL to remain safe. For restrictions to continue to be lifted we need to comply, as we have been, to reduce the spread of COVID 19.

Gary Jones