All Nazareth staff are looking forward to welcoming back students to face to face teaching. Kindergarten and Year 1 students are returning next Monday October 18 and all other Grades (Years 2,3,4,5,6) will be returning the following Monday, October 25.

The school has planned extensively to ensure adherence to Public Health Orders. Of a morning the main points of entry to the school remain the same (small gate and front gate on Glider Ave, Church carpark, school buses). Afternoon dismissal procedures will revert back to the previous procedure utilising the Church carpark. Surname A-J pick up from 2:40pm, surname K-Z pick up from 2:50pm. The family name is to be displayed from inside the vehicle. All parents/carers are asked not to arrive early for your time slot and to be mindful of potential traffic congestion in the local area. Parents/carers are able to walk into the carpark to collect their child/ren, however masks must be worn and all must adhere to social distancing.

Split Recess and Lunch times will be in place so that students have sufficient space to play with their Grade. Student movement during the school day will be minimized, all hygiene procedures will be a priority and continuous cleaning of high touch surfaces will continue to be in place. 

All staff will be wearing masks. Mask wearing for primary age children is not mandatory but is strongly recommended. All staff are fully vaccinated. Vaccination is not mandatory for primary school students.

Ventilation will be a priority and will be maximised each day in classrooms. Outdoor learning opportunities will be utilised each day.

If a person who has been on the school site tests positive to COVID -19, parents/carers will be notified and asked to pick students up from designated points. Staff will safely supervise all students and the school will follow NSW Health advice and CEDoW procedures.

Teachers will be focused on supporting each student’s wellbeing upon their return to school. Formal face to face teaching/learning will initially be centred around English, Mathematics and Religious Education. Other Key Learning Areas will be reintroduced during the time ahead.

Thank you to those parents/carers that were able to zoom into this week’s parent information meeting, I hope that this was helpful. I acknowledge the uncertainty across our community at this time as children prepare to return to school. Please be assured that the staff are here to support your child/ren. Helpful information is within this newsletter from our school counsellor and from the school’s Positive Behaviours 4 Learning Team to further support families.

If you require clarification or additional information please contact the school office.

I look forward to seeing all students returning to school over the time ahead.

Take care,

Peter Dempsey
Principal