Beeac Primary School is closed to all staff and students after a school community member tested positive for COVID-19.
The school confirmed the case in a statement to families today.
The school is temporarily closed until DHHS advises that it can re-open.
All Victorian schools are due to return to remote learning from tomorrow, meaning only the children of essential service workers can attend campuses in person.
See the school’s full statement below.
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Dear parents, carers and students,
Our school has been advised of a reported case of coronavirus (COVID-19).
This case has been reported to the Department of Education and Training (DET), and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is currently undertaking further investigation.
As a precautionary measure, Beeac Primary School will be closed for 24 hours initially, or until we receive advice it can re-open. The school will be closed to all students, staff and members of the community.
All students are asked to stay at home until further advice is provided.
We will provide further information following confirmation of advice from DHHS.
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I am very aware that this is a time of heightened anxiety for us all. The people best placed to answer your questions are the DET staff who are supporting us. You can contact them on the coronavirus (COVID-19) hotline on 1800 338 663, Monday to Friday 8am-6pm, with any other questions you may have. If you call them, please be clear that you are calling in relation to Beeac Primary School, and they will provide as much information as they can.
A number of resources can also be found on DET’s coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for parents, carers and guardians page.
Thank you for your support, and I will provide further information as soon as I receive any updates.
Andrew Rogers
Principal
Beeac Primary School