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Wednesday 6 May, 2020

St John's Catholic College - COVID-19 Response - as at 0730 Wednesday 6 May, 2020

Dear Members of the St John's Catholic College Community,

In response to the Chief Minister's announcement regarding the 'Territory's Roadmap to the New Normal' on

Thursday 30 April, I write to outline the College's plans moving forward.

Please note that the College will continue to provide updates from relevant authorities to manage and reduce risk

for our College Community. Students and staff are still expected to follow advice from the Australian and Northern

Territory Governments, Catholic Education NT, and to practise good hygiene.

As a matter of ongoing priority, students and staff who are unwell are expected to remain at home until symptoms

pass or are cleared by a GP with a medical certificate. Parents / Guardians are expected to notify the College on

8982 2222 or at admin.stjohns@nt.catholic.edu.au regarding any student absence.

Day School: The Day School remains open for face to face delivery of lessons with all students expected to attend.

Boarding School: Due to the associated risks with COVID-19 and the restrictions enacted under the Commonwealth

Biosecurity Act, the Boarding School remains closed. However, the College is working with the Northern Territory

Government, planning for the reopening of Boarding under a plan that manages and reduce risk for students and

staff. Boarding students are expected to continue to access education from home and through community schools,

accessing resources from St John's via mail out packs and / or the learning platform Edmodo.

Further information regarding COVID-19 and travel restrictions can be found at:

• Australian Government - Department of Health: https://www.health.gov.au/

• Secure NT: https://securent.nt.gov.au/

• NT Government Contacts: https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/contacts

• Australian Government - Home Affairs: https://www.homeaffairs.pov.au/

• Smartraveller: https://www.smartraveller.Rov.au/

• Australian Government COVID-19 App - available from the App Store or Google Play Store

• Health Direct COVID-19 Symptom Checker: https://www.health.Rov.au/resources/apps-and-

{Opls/healthdirect-coronavirus-covid-19-symptom-checker

I can j^e contacted at the College on 08 8982 2222, 0435 818402 or at Cameron.Hughes@nt.catholic.edu.au should

you/have pny questions.

Fide,

-Hughgs

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

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THE TERRITORY'SROADMAP TO OUR NEW NORMAL

1 PERSON EVERY 1.5 METRES & STRICT HYGIENE PROTOCOLS APPLY

STAGE 1

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BUSINESSES WILL NEED ACOVID-19 SAFETY PLAN TO OPEN

COVID-19 SAFETY PLANINFORMATION AVAILABLE

ONLINE FOR STAGE 2

COVID-19 SAFETY PLANINFORMATION AVAILABLE

ONLINE FOR STAGE 3

Playgrounds, Pools & Parks

Outdoor Religious Gatheringsincluding Weddings & Funerals

Fishing with a ma+e

Outdoor Non-Con+act Sportsuch as golf & tennis

Public Ska+e Parks &Public Outdoor Gym Equipment

Open House Inspections& Auctions

& STAGE 2

ACTIVITIES WITH A2 HOUR TIME LIMIT

Restaurants, Cafes, Clubs & Bars(bx-cluding gaming ac-'-iviTies and

alccho! mj*:t be served .s'lth a meal)

Beauty Parlours{Facial ser\",ces TC begin 5 June}

Gyms, Yoga & Pila+es

Massage[Faciai sc"'v!cc-s tc becm 5 Jurc

Indoor Religious Gatheringsincluding Weddings & Funerals

Outdoor Sport Trainingsuch as foo+y & ne+ball

Public Libraries & Toy Libraries

Galleries & Museums

STAGE 3

5 JUNE

NO TIME LIMITALL BUSINESSES WITH

COVID PLANS CAN OPEN

All Sports & CompetitionsI'specTa-crG can a-i-Tend)

Casinos, TABs & Pokies

Bars & Nightclubs;'••/. rhciuT fooa rosl-nc+ions)

Ta+too Parlours

Adult Entertainment

Laser & Cosmetic Surgery

Cinemas

Reopening ofBiosecuri+y Zones

(subject to FederalGovernment decision

18 JUNE

NORTHERN TERRITORYGOVERNMENT

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iProtocols Should A Student Present Unwell At School or Become Unwell At School

Dear Parents / Guardians,

I write to communicate the protocols the College has put in place effective Wednesday 25 March, 2020. It

is the expectation of the College that students who are unwell should not attend school. However, should a

student present at school unwell, or become unwell during the day, the College will follow the below

protocols.

Protocols should a student present unwell at school or become unwell at school:

The aim is to isolate the student as quickly as possible, limiting exposure to other members of the

community by directing the student to the shade structure outside the main administrative block (admin

car park end).

A member of the Strategic Leadership Team is to be informed immediately (call or in person) who will

oversee the following steps:

o Student to be monitored and care provided whilst maintaining distance.

o Administration Team to call Parent / Guardian to collect student.

Parent / Guardian to take student home and are encouraged to consult a GP and/or call the COVID-19

hotline (1800 008 002 or 8922 8044) if required.

Student not to return to the College until symptoms pass or cleared by a GP with a medical certificate.

These above protocols have been put in place to manage and reduce risk for our College Community. We

apprecia^ the ongoing support of Parents / Guardians during this difficult time.

can b^ ccjntacted at the College on 08 8982 2222, 0435 818 402 or at Cameron.HuRhes@nt.catholic.edu.au

shoul/j yoi'j have any questions.

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St John's Catholic College COVID-19 response as at Wednesday 6 May,2020

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Category

St John's Catholic

College-Crisis

Management Team

14 Day Quarantine/Self Isolation Period

International

Recruitment Travel

International

Excursions

International StudentsHoliday Travel

Travel to Remote

Communities

Interstate Travel For

Work

Practise Good Hygieneand Social Distancing

Summary

SLT:Cameron Hughes 0435 818 402: Cameron.HuRhes@nt.catholic.edu.au

Shashank Laroiya 0421101 875: Shashank.Laroiya@nt.catholic.edu.au

Scott Mannion 0412 725 962: Scott.Mannion@nt.catholic.edu.au

Ayesha Fatima 0481410 258: Ayesha.Fatima@nt.catholic.edu.au

Denise Simon 0401157 316: Denise.Simon@nt.catholic.edu.au

Cherilyn Hughes 0411 379 222: Cherilyn.HuRhes@nt.catholic.edu.au

14 day quarantine / self-isolation period for all people returning fromoverseas and/or interstate.

All international recruitment travel is suspended indefinitely.

All international excursions postponed indefinitely.

All international students strongly encouraged to remain in Darwin for

the End of Semester 1 holidays to reduce risk and avoid potential travel

restrictions / quarantine / self-isolation periods.

Commonwealth Biosecurity Act still in place. 14 day quarantine period

still exists for community residents entering / returning to community

All interstate travel for the purpose of work postponed indefinitely.

Good hygiene practices reinforced with students and staff:Washing your hands

Avoid shaking hands and other avoidable contact

Coughing or sneezing into your elbow (don't spit)Don't go to crowded places if you're unwell including staying home

from school or work

Students and staff to exercise social distancing-1.5m (outside) and

2m (inside) with a ratio of one person per4sq metres of floorspace. Example: H08 is a 60sq metre room, and therefore should

only have 15 people in the room during social distancing measures.

Students encouraged to use water bubblers to fill bottles ratherthan drink from.

Implementation Date

16/03/2020

01/02/2020 +updates

03/02/2020

03/02/2020

05/05/2020

20/03/2020

15/03/2020

Ongoing

'New Normal' as at Wednesday 6 May, 2020

Still in place

Still in place

Still in place

Still in place

Recommendation

Due to expire 18 June, 2020 subject to CommonwealthGovernment decision.

Still in place

Still in place

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Assemblies

Continuity of Learning

Darwin Region School

Sport/Inter School

Sport

Health Centre /

Student or StaffMember with Flu-like

Symptoms

Compass

VET, Work Experience,

Structured Workplacement. School

Based Apprenticeships

Mass

Presentation Ball

Michael Long Learning

and Leadership Centre

College Facility

Bookings

Whole school assemblies in the MP Room or Auditorium will not take

place. Should the need arise, the College will assemble in Jubilee Hall inthe open air and observe social distancing measures.

Day Students: Expected to attend

Boarding Students: Continuity of learning from home / through

community schools via mail out packs and/or learning platformEdmodo. Boarding students welcome to attend as day students.

NT students boarding interstate: able to access space and support

through St John's in consultation with the Principal

St John's teams in all Darwin Region School Sport and Inter School Sporthave been withdrawn for the remainder of Term 1 and Term 2.

The Health Centre remains open to support students but will not be

assessing / treating / isolating students with flu-like symptoms. Students

/ staff unwell are to stay at home and not attend school / work.Students who present at school unwell will have their parents/guardianscalled and will need to go home. Staff who present at work unwell willbe sent home.

Compass provides cleaning, catering and laundry services at St John's.

Additional measures put in place.

All work experience placements to be postponed as they are non-

essential student activities.

To reduce risk, the following measures to be put in place during Mass:

Eucharist under one form (bread not wine)

Peace Be With You: no hand shakingBlessing: without oil or touching forehead

Following receipt on 17 March 2020 of COVID-19 current NT risk

informed decision tool for assessment of public gatherings, thePresentation Ball has been postponed and will be combined with theValedictory Dinner.

Groups visiting St John's have been cancelled for Term 1 and Term 2.

All bookings from external groups that use College facilities have beencancelled until the end of Semester 1,2020.

18/03/2020

From 20/04/2020

16/03/2020

23/03/2020

16/03/2020

16/03/2020

16/03/2020

17/03/2020

17/03/2020

18/03/2020

Still in place

Trial the use of virtual assemblies via Zoom inHomeroom

Still in place

Still in place

Still in place

Still in place

St John's Catholic College Stage 1 PLP - work

experience cancelled with assessment to be modified.

CDU VET Bakery (onsite) to recommence from 28 April,2020Outdoor Masses permitted to recommence from 2

May, 2020Indoor Masses permitted from 15 May,2020

Score of 180 - Very High Risk - event postponed

Still in place

Available from Monday 18 May, 2020 with submission

and approval of a risk assessment including COVID-19

(contact the Business Manager)

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23.

Local Excursion

College Calendar:

CENT Visitor

Declaration

Financial Hardship

Year 12 Students/

University Entry in2021

To be limited until Monday 23 March and postponed indefinitelyfollowing this date.

Catholic Identity Day 11/09 -on hold

Windows Days - postponed to Term 3 under a modified format

Year 11 Retreat 21/05 & 22/05 - cancelled

Athletics Carnival 29/05 - postponed to Term 3Cross Country - brought forward to Friday 5 June (Week 7', Term 2)

Sacred Heart Day 19/06 - moved to Term 3 - date TBA

Visitors to complete specific COVID-19 declaration upon arrival.

The College has a process in place to support families experiencing

financial hardship with regards to paying school fees. Families areinvited to contact the Business Manger to discuss options of support.

Message received from DET (17/04/2020):University Entry in 2021There has been a national focus on post school pathways for 2021.The

Department of Education is a member of a national working group

developing guidelines around ensuring that the tertiary admissionprocess remains transparent, fair and equitable for all students across

the country. The consistent message is that external examinations will

still go ahead in the published time frame, ATARs will be calculated anduniversity admissions procedures will occur in a similar timeframe

across the country. You may find this media release, along with the 'You

Can Ask That' video on the SACE Board website, useful for your school

community.

https://www.satac.edu.au/documents/actac covidl9 response.pdf We

will keep you informed of information as it comes to hand.

Message received from CENT (21/04/2020):Information for Year 12 students

The same requirements for completing the Northern TerritoryCertificate of Education and Training (NTCET) are in place and

students will be able to obtain an ATAR. Schools will adjust the way

they deliver the learning and conduct assessments completed in fair

way for everyone. Exams will still go ahead and will follow thepublished schedule. To support senior secondary students, schools

will:

adjust specific assessment to meet curriculum

requirements;

case manage students, enabling pathway completion;

23/03/2020

24/03/2020

23/03/2020

Ongoing

17/04/2020

21/04/2020

Available from Monday 18 May, 2020 with submission

and approval of a risk assessment including COVID-19(contact the AP: Admin and PC&W)

See specific item

Still in place

Still in place

24. School Gym

modify learning to meet curriculum requirements;

flexibly collect evidence for learning; and

ensure that the NT is consistent with the changes at thenational level.

If you have further questions, contact your school's NTCET Coordinator

or visit the South Australian Certificate of Education

Closed To reopen from Monday 18 May with cleaning /sanitizing regime.

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