Being COVID Smart is an ongoing priority for all ACT public schools.
We always prioritise the health and wellbeing of students and staff.
Students, staff, and visitors are reminded to:
- Stay home if you’re unwell
- Stay up to date with your vaccinations
Individual schools may implement additional measures during the term to manage COVID-19 if deemed necessary in a particular setting. Any changes will be communicated to parents and carers.
If your child tests positive to COVID-19
You must tell the school if your child is diagnosed with COVID-19. This is a requirement under the ACT Education Directorate procedures for management of infectious diseases. Telling us when your child has COVID-19 will also help us track if there is an increase in COVID-19 transmission at your school and manage any high-risk exposures for more vulnerable school community members.
Students with COVID-19 symptoms should get tested and must not attend school while they are unwell.
If your child is a household contact
If your child is a household contact, they may still attend school.
You are at higher risk of getting COVID-19 if you live with someone who has COVID-19. ACT Health recommends some simple steps you can take to reduce the risk to others, including monitoring for symptoms, wearing a mask indoors and regular testing.
Masks in schools
Students, staff, and visitors are not required to wear a face mask at school.
Some education settings may continue to require masks in certain contexts. These include high-risk settings and where a risk assessment has identified an ongoing need for this control (e.g., when feeding a medically vulnerable child in a specialist school).
Visitors to schools
When visiting our schools please remember to be COVID Smart, ensure you sign in on arrival and follow any other guidance in place at your school.