This is my latest update to provide you with information about the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on our community.
Restrictions in schools will be eased from Monday 8 March allowing parents back on school grounds and dancing activities to proceed.
The following restrictions will be eased:
- Parents and caretakers are able to enter school grounds but should continue to follow COVID-safe practices, including physical distancing.
- Parents and caretakers can attend school sporting events. School sporting should align with requirements for community sporting competitions and training activities in NSW.
- There are no recommended limits on singing groups in schools, including for in-class educational activities such as group repetition, chanting, recitation, or singing activities. Five metres is recommended between a group of performing singers and the audience, where practicable.
- Dancing activities, including dance classes, balls, formals and social events, can proceed, but organisers should select venues with adequate floor space to comply with any venue restrictions.
- Gathering of parents and community members for school events, such as P&C meetings, can continue in a COVID-safe way.
Teachers, students or parents who have COVID-19 symptoms should not attend school until a negative test has been received.
Detailed guidance for schools has been updated to reflect these changes.
Schools will continue to have COVID-19 Safety Plans and record keeping procedures in place. Visitors to NSW public schools must still use of the Service NSW QR Code system at the school’s reception.
You can read more about the changes here: https://education.nsw.gov.au/news/latest-news/covid-19-restrictions-to-ease-at-schools My staff and I are here to help you. Please call my office on (02) 9349 6007, email matt.thistlethwaite.mp@aph.gov.au or reach me via Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
