Message to families and students: Thursday 18 May 2023
The School has seen a continuing sharp increase in the number of students and staff with Covid-19 or Influenza/Cold illnesses on the Commercial Road campus. Subsequently, it has been recommended, and in the best interest of community health and wellbeing, to ask all students, staff and visitors to wear face masks when indoors on the Commercial Road Campus from this Friday 19 May to Friday 26 May 2023 (inclusive). We are trying to mitigate transmission of disease during this period of increased infections.
All staff and students are encouraged to provide their own personal face mask, however, the School will have a limited backup supply at the school offices. Years 11 and 12 students will be asked to wear a mask as well when they have a class on the Commercial Road Campus (Art, Foods, Drama, Design/Technology, etc.).
A reminder to please refer to and review the School’s Feeling Unwell, Stay at Home Flow Chart, which provides the information you need when managing Covid-19.
How can you help us get on top of the recent increase in Covid-19 and other illnesses?
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Follow the mask wearing directive and advice when indoors
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Encourage your child to maintain excellent personal hygiene – washing their hands thoroughly & covering their cough
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Be mindful of others
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Try to maintain some physical distancing
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Use this eForm to notify The Friends’ School of a positive Covid-19 case
The School appreciates your ongoing cooperation as we support a healthy school environment. If there is anything you need to discuss regarding this arrangement, please do not hesitate to contact the Co-Heads of High School.