18 Aug 2020
Dear Parents and Carers,
Thank you to all parents who continue to support the school in implementing COVID guidelines. Schools continue to be safe, and operations are in line with Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) and NSW Health advice. All students should be learning on campus unless they are unwell or have a medical certificate to support their absence.
The activities that are permitted at school will be conducted in a way that is safe and appropriate in the current environment. Those that remain on hold will be reviewed during the term and will recommence when appropriate based on health and other relevant advice.
I have attached the current COVID guidelines for families. It is important that all members of our community are aware of the current guidelines and restrictions in place at RPS. It would be helpful if you could forward this information onto a neighbour, friend or network within the Ryde learning community whom are from Non English Speaking Backgrounds and help them understand the updated guidelines.
Below are some points that are most important to note:
- Parents and carers are reminded NOT to send children to school if they are unwell, even if they have the mildest flu-like symptoms.
- Students and staff with flu like symptoms will need to provide a copy of a negative COVID-19 test result before being permitted to return to school.
- Parents and Carers are not allowed on the school site accept where designated during afternoon pick-ups.
- All parents must maintain physical distance from each other (1.5m). Parents should ensure school pick up and drop off arrangements enable them to physically distance from one another and from staff.
We have worked well together as a community. Let’s continue to support each other so that all our children have a safe and happy space.
Sincerely,
Thanh Ta
Principal
Ryde Public School