I write to provide you an update on the current advice that we have received related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our school.

Yesterday the Prime Minister indicated that schools were to remain open. This decision is consistent with the best medical advice available and is in the public interest.

Our school remains open and will operate until the end of term. If this decision changes I will inform you immediately.

The Prime Minister also advised that parents may choose to have their child learn from home, however, these children will be required to be properly supervised at home and not congregate outside of home with other young people.

I ask that for those who have not informed us, please indicate if your intention is to keep your child at home. The school will provide learning through Seesaw and children and parents have access to this.I acknowledge the difficulties that our families are experiencing at this challenging time. Rest assured that we are doing all we can to manage the safety and wellbeing of your child. I thank you for your trust and understanding.

If you have any need to speak to me about your own personal circumstances, please feel free to contact me and I will arrange to speak with you at a convenient time.

Please note, that if SA Health contacts us for a school closure due to a known COVID-19 case, I will communicate with you immediately and inform you of the steps that need to occur. We will adhere to any advice provided by health authorities.

We will also adhere to any further advice provided by government authorities and provide appropriate updates. Catholic Education SA is providing the latest information on their website at www.cesa.catholic.edu.au/alerts.

As discussed in previous correspondence, if you require the use of your child's school iPad in the event that you choose home learning or a school closure, please collect and sign a form from the front office and we will arrange for the device to be available within 24 hours. Parents, however, will be required to provide a home charger for the iPad, an iPhone charger will suffice or inexpensive chargers can be purchased readily at service stations and electrical stores.