Mask Wearing

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As per direction from the Ministry of Education, South End School has reviewed mask wearing for the first four weeks of Term 3, 2022. We ask that staff and students (Year 4 and above) wear masks indoors in response to increasing rates of respiratory illness and COVID in the community.

What this means:

• Masks will be available for use in all classrooms for staff and students.
• A mask is to be worn by students in Years 4 and above in all indoor settings where it will not have a significant impact on teaching and learning. This does not include any situation where mask wearing might not be feasible, such as while eating and drinking, playing certain musical instruments, indoor sport, where it will have a significant impact on teaching and learning (for example, students with particular learning needs), certain activities such as singing or drama performance on stage, and PE. In these situations, particular attention will be paid to ensuring there is good ventilation during the activity, and physical distancing where practicable.
• Students with an exemption do not have to wear a mask.
• The requirement for staff to wear masks and exemptions from doing so continue to apply.
• All visitors to please comply with the mask requirements in place at the time of their visit.
• All staff or students are to stay at home if they are sick, we will send anyone home immediately if they show symptoms.

We wish to assure you that our school will continue to practice sensible health and safety measures. Teachers will be discussing and reminding the students about safe practice and good hygiene. For us, there will be no major changes to what we are doing and our school continues to be safe to attend. We have a cleaning routine in place, people who are sick are encouraged to stay at home. Hand sanitiser is available throughout the school.

We look forward to having you all back with us tomorrow for Day 1 of Term 3.