As we start to unwind some of the restrictions that were imposed to limit the spread of the COVID-19, thousands of kids from Prep to grade 2 and senior secondary students (year 11 and 12) across Victoria are returning to school this week under a new set of guidelines issued by the Education Department.
Students in Grade 3 – Year 10 who can learn from home must continue to learn from home. These students will continue to be supported by their school to learn remotely. Students who are unable to learn from home can continue to attend the supervised program at their school.
So as to not rush the process, remote learning will continue for years 3 to 10 although teachers will conduct the classes from the schools rather than their homes.
The new guidelines issued by the department will include measures for enhanced cleaning, physical distancing rules for staff and students, hygiene promotion and other health and safety measures.
Voluntary COVID-19 testing will be available for all teachers .
Stage 2, to be introduced on June 9 will see all students returning to school and remote learning classes will end.
