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Covid 19 Update 31/1/21

I am writing to advise that our school will be closed tomorrow 1st February, following Premier Mark McGowan’s announcement earlier today.

The Perth metropolitan area and the Peel and South West regions are moving to a 5-day lockdown effective at 6pm, Sunday 31 January, 2021 until 6pm Friday, 5 February 2021.

This means all Public and Catholic schools in these regions will be closed this coming week. Our teachers and school staff will also remain at home. This will be an extension of the school holidays and no lessons or supervision will be provided.

Public and Catholic schools in all other areas of the State return on Monday 8 February.

Information about the lockdown is available on the wa.gov.au site. The latest health information is available through WA Health Department.

I will provide more information during the week about school arrangements beyond Friday.

Please take care and stay safe.

Regards

Daine Burnett
Principal
St Kieran Catholic Primary Schoo

Covid 19 Update 31/1/21

Dear Parent/Caregiver,

I am writing to advise that our school will be closed tomorrow 1st February, following Premier Mark McGowan’s announcement earlier today.

The Perth metropolitan area and the Peel and South West regions are moving to a 5-day lockdown effective at 6pm, Sunday 31 January, 2021 until 6pm Friday, 5 February 2021.

This means all Public and Catholic schools in these regions will be closed this coming week. Our teachers and school staff will also remain at home. This will be an extension of the school holidays and no lessons or supervision will be provided.

Public and Catholic schools in all other areas of the State return on Monday 8th February.

Information about the lockdown is available on the wa.gov.au site. The latest health information is available through WA Health Department.

I will provide more information during the week about school arrangements beyond Friday.

Please take care and stay safe.

Regards

Daine Burnett
Principal
St Kieran Catholic Primary School

Q	Where do I drop off and pick up my child?
A	All children except for Special Needs students will be dropped off and picked up through the Morgans Street Drive through Lane. Directions can be found here on our website. Follow the map at the bottom of the page. Staff will be in attendance each morning and afternoon, especially to assist the younger students. *SWD children continue to be dropped off and picked up through the front office.*
Q	What times will drop off and pick up occur?
A	Until further notice the drop off line will be open at 8:20 am and close at 8:45 am. Kindergarten children can be dropped off at this time. The afternoon pick up line will open at 3 pm and close at 3:30 pm. Kindergarten children can be picked up at this time.
Q	I walk my child to school. What should I do?
A	Walk them to the footpath outside the gates on Morgans Street. Staff will assist them in entering the school. In the afternoon they will need to be collected from the main office. You will be required to wait outside and social distance yourself from other parents who may be waiting.
Q	What uniform does my child wear?
A	For Week 1 children can come in their normal winter uniform- On sports days they would come in that gear. Kindergarten children in their normal clothing. Please note that if you get stuck, sports uniform is a great fall back.
Q	Will children who attend school receive face to face teaching?
A	The Executive Director of Catholic Education WA requires the following for all students either at school or at home. · The education provided to all students must be high quality and equitable. · Teachers will provide teaching and learning opportunities to students through one mode of delivery. This means your child may not be taught by your class teacher for the entire day as they are also providing support to those who are working offsite.
Q	Will the online canteen be operating?
A	Yes, Montellos will be delivering to school each day. You can place your orders here on the school website.
Q	My child was working at home but I have now decided to send my child to school. What should I do?
A	Please ensure that you complete the online attendance form found here. And make sure that they attend school with all items that were in the take home pack from both the end of Term1 and Term 2 as they require all items to support their class learning.
Q	What will happen with water fountains and drink bottles?
A	We need all students to bring their drink bottles to school and they will be able to fill them at the new drink bottle tap that has been installed on three of our drink fountains. All drink fountains will be cleaned during the day.
Q	Government schools have said that they are funding their state schools with funds to pay for cleaners. What will St Kieran be doing as they are not being funded for this?
A	St Kieran has asked their cleaning contractor to provide a cleaner who will work during school hours. They will clean all door handles, light switches, rails, all high usage areas and outside play equipment during the day. The school has reallocated resources to pay for this.
Q	I have been told that parents are not allowed on the school site. Is this correct?
A	Yes, under the new guidelines provided to all schools, parents are not permitted on the school site at the moment. That means that there are no assemblies to attend, no face to face meetings and no parents allowed on the school site until further notice. If children are sick or injured during the day they will be brought to the administration door to be picked up by parents from this area.
Q	I need to pay for school fees. How can I do this?
A	At this moment we would prefer all payments to be made either via BPay, direct debit or telephone. More information regarding this will be coming out at the end of the week along with an updated fee account. If you are requesting fee relief, this information will also be provided at this time.
Q	I missed the pickup times for the packs. What do I do?
A	Email admin@stkieran.wa.edu.au and we will contact you with a time and directions for the pack to be collected.