COVID-19 Information and Updates

 

NEW UPDATES FOR TERM 4 – 2022

This page provides up to date information and ongoing updates regarding COVID-19. Information has been collated from the relevant government agencies including ACT and NSW Health.

In Term 4, CECG Schools, Early Learning Centres and Out of School Care Services will not utilize a roadmap to inform the activities that can be conducted due to the removal of many COVID restrictions.

All CECG Schools, Early Learning Centres and Out of School Care Services will return to normal activities, subject to any adjustments that may be required to be made from time to time due to staffing shortages or any COVID requirements that are implemented.

The requirements for positive COVID cases continue until 14 October for our ACT and NSW Schools and staff and students are required to comply with ACT and NSW Health Directions which includes advising the Schools, Early Learning Centres and Out of School Care Services if a staff member or student is COVID positive.

There is no longer a requirement to wear masks in the ACT and NSW on public transport and school buses.

From 14 October 2022, there will no longer be any requirement to quarantine where a person tests positive to COVID-19. It is requested that persons who are COVID positive do not attend school when they are unwell as they would if they had flu like symptoms.

Current status: as at 5 October 2022.

For Positive COVID-19 cases

If a student or staff member receives a positive Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) or PCR test they should:

  • in the ACT report their positive result using the online registration form
  • In NSW if testing positive to COVID-19 using a rapid antigen test, NSW Health recommends the result be registered with Service NSW
  • notify the school of the positive RAT/PCR test result as soon as possible

As COVID-19 continues to impact our daily lives, we believe it is vital to address any concerns for the mental and emotional health of our school communities. Catholic Education has highly effective student support structures and resources in place to help build students’ resilience. These may also assist to alleviate any anxiety or concerns related to COVID-19 and its impact. They include:

Talking to Your Child About COVID-19

Children and young people, while not considered to be in a high risk category, may be exposed to news reports, social media and general discussions about unfolding events. Parent resources are available to help guide the conversation around coronavirus.

Catholic Education has prepared a general information sheet on Looking after Yourself During Lockdown.

School.tv has released a helpful short video that contains helpful details on how to talk to your child about the pandemic. Other resources to guide the conversation include:

For advice on maintaining positive mental health, Beyond Blue, Headspace and Reachout are all reliable sources.

The Smiling Mind app is a free tool to promote mindfulness and also includes information on how to support children in times of crisis.

Support is also available through the following phone counselling services:

Government Resources

More information is available from various agencies following the links below: