Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Information for parents regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19).

We are acting on the advice of the WA Department of Health to take the necessary precautions for schools and staff.

All Western Australian public schools are being supported by the Department of Education to implement a plan in relation to COVID-19.

Schooling arrangements

Independent and Catholic schools will manage their own suitable arrangements. Information for public schools can be found on current schooling arrangements.

School closures

If there is a confirmed COVID-19 case at a school, the decision to close a school is based on the expert advice from the WA Health Department’s Chief Health Officer.

The Chief Health Officer will, if there has been a positive COVID-19 test result in a school, close the school temporarily while assessment and tracing of exposure is conducted. A thorough school clean will then be carried out to make the school safe for the return of students and staff.

In this situation, all families will be immediately contacted by the school and provided with the relevant information.

Travel

Interstate travel restrictions to reduce the spread of COVID-19 are in place.

Visit WA.gov.au to find out more about entering and travelling around WA, and quarantine requirements.

Curriculum support

The Learning at home website is available for additional learning resources, activities and information to help children and parents continue learning at home if needed. 

The Department of Education, Catholic Education Western Australia and the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia will continue to respond as a collaborative team to WA Department of Health advice and provide updated information to schools and staff as appropriate.

For more information

Please check back regularly to ensure the information you have is up to date.