NSW public schools will begin the new term under robust COVID-smart rules to make sure staff and students are best protected in the classroom.
NSW Education Secretary Georgina Harrisson said the additional measures followed a comprehensive and independent risk assessment, consideration of school operations, as well as feedback from staff, unions and other stakeholders.
As part of a “four-week blitz” at the start of Term 3 some measures will be scaled up from today to ensure a strong start to the term:
- Providing an increased supply of free RAT kits
- For all of Term 3, masks continue to be required for staff who interact with students at greater risk of serious illness if they contract COVID-19.
- Masks are strongly encouraged indoors for all members of staff and visitors to mainstream schools.
- Boosting day cleaning at schools.
- Strong messaging about the importance staff and students not attending school or work when unwell
- Maximising natural ventilation in schools.
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