The Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL), is continuing to monitor the impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

The situation is changing rapidly and our immediate focus is to minimise the spread of this, and other viruses, in our school and community.

The best defence against most viruses is practising good hand and respiratory (cough/sneeze) hygiene.

Please ensure that the following key messages are reinforced with your children:

• wash hands frequently with soap and water, before and after eating, and after going to the toilet
• avoid touching your face (eyes, nose and mouth)
• cover their cough and sneeze (preferably into the crook of their elbow) and dispose of any used tissues appropriately
• avoid contact with others (more than 1.5 metres from people) if they, or another person, is unwell.

Students should not attend school if they are feeling unwell and should remain at home until symptoms resolve. Appropriate medical assistance should be sought as required.

If your child becomes unwell at school, you will be contacted and requested to take your child home.

Further information is available from the following:

• The Department of Health and Human Service https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorian-public-coronavirus-disease-covid-19