Ventilation, Vaccination, Vital Steps & Facemasks
Wattle Park Primary follow the three V's model - Ventilation, Vaccination, and Vital Steps
Ventilation
We are managing this requirement in line with Department of Education requirements to maximise ventilation.
- We have air purifiers in every classroom, and in every specialist class, teaching area and administrative area, including the first aid room. In larger areas we will have multiple purifiers.
- In addition we have banks of windows in every classroom which will be open to allow for improved air circulation
Vaccination - Staff and Students
Vaccination information for children and teenagers can be found HERE.
- Vaccination is not mandatory for students, however in alignment with health advice, vaccinations are strongly encouraged as the best way to protect individuals, families and school communities from further outbreaks and the spread of COVID-19.
Department of Education Vaccination Policy and Guidance
- COVID-19 Vaccinations – teaching service and school council employees
- COVID-19 Vaccinations – visitors, education workers and volunteers working on school sites.
Vital Steps
1. Facemasks
- Facemask information for students can be found HERE.
- Face masks while recommended, face masks are not required in any school settings from 11.59pm 22 April 2022.
- Any students or staff members who wish to wear a mask may do so, including those who are medically at-risk.
- Household contacts attending school who are over 8 years of age are required to wear face masks indoors unless they have a valid exemption.
2. Social Distancing
- We will work with students to ensure social distancing is maintained, and there is limited mixing between the year levels.
- There will be no school incursions or excursions held at this time.
3. Hygiene and Testing
- We will continue to provide soap and hand sanitiser for all students and ensure we encourage students to wash their hands regularly.
- There will be no sharing of food.
- COVID-safe routine cleaning will continue.
