PLEASE BE ADVISED:

Following advice from the Victorian Government on Sunday 2^nd August, David Scott School will be moving to remote and flexible learning from Tuesday 4^th August (beginning with a pupil-free day) until Friday 18^th September 2020. This is a step all Victorian schools are taking to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

This means that all students who can learn at home must learn from home. This is a very clear directive from the Victorian Government based on the advice of the Chief Health Officer.

We will continue to offer limited on-site supervision for those students who need to access this.

It is important that we work together and support each other during this challenging time. Please ensure you check your Compass news feed regularly for updates relating to the school’s operation during the stage-4 lockdown period. In the meantime, you may find it useful to look at the Education Department’s Learning from Home website. It provides resources and guidance for parents and carers.

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Dear Students, Parents & Guardians,

The David Scott School continues to share the latest government updates that affect you, as members of our school community. We encourage you to ensure you are aware of what the latest advice and directives are at any given time.

One of the latest changes to government advice that will impact staff and students at the David Scott School is the directive that all people living in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire must wear a face covering when leaving home. This is effective from 11.59pm this Wednesday 22 July, and people not adhering to this directive will face a $200 fine by authorities.

Please note: The David Scott School requires all staff, students and visitors to adhere to this requirement whilst in attendance at school. A person who has a medical condition – including problems with their breathing, a serious skin condition on the face, a disability or a diagnosed mental health condition – is not required to wear a face covering.

Students who are unable to source a mask will be supplied with a disposable one at school and students will be provided the opportunity to make a personalised reusable mask at school for their continued use.

Students who refuse to wear a mask and are not eligible for exemption will be sent home to ensure their own health and to protect the health of the wider community. Students who exhibit flu-like symptoms will be sent home after contact with parent/guardian is made.

Similarly, if your student is unwell or has a fever or flu-like symptoms, your child is expected to provide a medical clearance before returning to school.

Please see below this helpful guide to creating a reusable mask:

https://www.gathered.how/sewing-and-quilting/sewing/how-to-make-a-face-mask-2-ways-to-sew-your-own/

Should you wish to discuss any aspect of this requirement please do not hesitate to contact the school on 03 8781 5911.

In order to ensure clear communication between the school at this stage:

The school will reach out to all parents via:
–   Compass – please use your login previously sent this term.

If you wish to communicate or discuss any concerns with the school:

Email: info@davidscottschool.vic.edu.au
Phone: (03) 8781 5911
School operations/hours: 8.30am – 4.30pm Mon-Fri.

Specific queries and contacts could also be provided and directed accordingly:

If you have a subject, assignment or resource  enquiry contact Daniel O’Hara: daniel.ohara@bsl.org.au

If you have a technology-related problem. issue or enquiry contact Aaron Quarrell: aaron.quarrell@bsl.org.au

If you have a personal, academic issue contact Stacey Bushell: stacey.bushell@bsl.org.au  

If you have a  social-emotional issue contact Anna Curran: anna.curran@bsl.org.au  

If you have a finance, supplier payment or school administration query contact Craig Colgan: craig.colgan@bsl.org.au

Important links to encourage parents to stay informed via official information and avoid social media misinformation:

• https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert

• https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/australian-health-sector-emergency-response-plan-for-novel-coronavirus-covid-19

• https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

• https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/news-and-updates/coronavirus-covid-19

The David Scott School’s response to managing the virus continues to be informed by the regularly updated advice provided by the Australian Government Department of Health www.health.gov.au and the Victorian Government Department of Health and Human Services. www.dhhs.vic.gov.au

Please be advised that due to the current pandemic, a number of changes to school operation are in effect until further notice.

Hours of operation – the school will operate on a reduced schedule 8:30 AM until 3:30 PM daily. Please note that phones will be staffed until 4:30 however, the school will be closed at 3:30 PM sharp.

Visitors – the number of visitors to the High Street Centre are currently being limited. No visitors will be permitted to the school without a prior appointment and only for urgent school business.

Masks: following newly introduced restrictions masks will now be compulsory for all individuals at the High Street Centre.