05 Nov 2021
From 8 November all NSW schools will move to updated Level 3 settings. This brings school operations more in line with what is allowed in the community. Following are the key changes that will be in place at Wyndham College from Monday 8 November and for the rest of Term 4.
Student vaccinations As COVID-19 vaccination is the best protection against severe illness and also reduces the risk of spreading COVID-19 to others, NSW Health are urging all students 12 years and over to get vaccinated with the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible.
There is currently sufficient supply of the Moderna vaccine at community pharmacies and Pfizer vaccine to General Practitioners. Bookings can be made via the Vaccine Clinic Finder.
Keeping us all safe on school grounds A combination of layered COVID-safe plans and measures will allow us to prioritise student and staff safety and keep our College open. To do this, the following guidelines will be in place:
• Students, staff and visitors must not attend school if unwell, even with mild symptoms.
• All staff and adult visitors on the school site must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination.
• Masks are required indoors for all staff, adult visitors and students. Masks can be removed when eating or exercising.
• All staff and visitors must check in using the School Check-in QR code when attending a school site
• Adults should maintain 1.5 metres physical distancing wherever practicable.
• Activities and events should be held outdoors where practical.
• Indoor spaces will be well ventilated and as large as possible for the number of attendees - following square metre guidelines.
• Students and staff will maintain good hand hygiene and schools will continue with enhanced cleaning, including high touch points.
From 8 November Wyndham College will operate on updated Level 3 settings for the rest of Term 4 2021. The following activities allowed in a COVID-safe manner:
• Assemblies and presentations are allowed outdoors with physical distancing in place. Fully vaccinated visitors (including parents and carers) are only allowed to attend if completing a specific role (such as presenting) and at the invitation of the school.
• Community use is allowed outside of school hours with COVID-safe plans in place. Dancing, bands, ensembles and music classes will be allowed. However, everyone must wear masks while playing instruments indoors. Instruments that rely on breath or require a mask to be removed to be played are not permitted in Term 4. Likewise, singing and chanting are not permitted in Term 4.
• Excursions are allowed outdoors (and indoors where sole use of the premises is available).
• Incursions are allowed indoors and outdoors.
• Graduations and formals are allowed, either on school sites or at external venues with COVID-safe plans in place and physical distancing adhered to. Separate information will be sent to Year 12, 2021 parents & carers regarding the arrangements for the Graduation Ceremony.
• Transitions and orientations are allowed in a COVID-safe way that minimises mingling between students.
• Fully vaccinated parents and carers will be allowed on-site to support curriculum delivery, student wellbeing activities and school operations.
Parents and carers must check in using the school check-in and show proof of vaccination on entry to the school site. Thank you again for your continued support during this school term.