Updated communication from CE re Covid Smart Measures

NSW and ACT Health recently advised that they are starting to see a rise in COVID-19 transmissions within the community, with a peak of cases expected in early December. COVID-smart measures continue to be in place and are vital in allowing us to keep our schools operational while prioritising student and staff wellbeing. These measures include:

• staying home if unwell and/or showing any symptoms
• mask-wearing strongly encouraged, particularly when indoors and/or when physical distancing is not possible, and on public transport
• continued mandatory mask-wearing for anyone working with students at greater risk of serious illness whether they are in specialist centres, support unit or mainstream classroom
• using rapid antigen tests (RATs) when showing symptoms or exposed to COVID-19
• encouraging all staff and families to keep up to date with their vaccinations, including COVID-19 booster shots if eligible

NSW Health are also encouraging everyone in the community to continue to register positive RATs with Service NSW to ensure they receive timely support and advice, including access to antivirals for those who are eligible. Schools will continue to reinforce the importance of the COVID-smart measures to students, parents, carers, and staff.

Rapid antigen tests (RATs)

Students, families and staff are encouraged to test whenever they are showing symptoms or if they have been exposed to COVID-19. With the expected spike in COVID-19 cases in the community in early December, it is important to continue to test, particularly before large end-of-year events and gatherings.

Should you require RATs tests please contact the office and we will arrange RATs to be be distributed to families.

A big thank you to those parents and Grandparents that have helped to run canteen this year - we couldn't have done it without you.

For next year we would love to be able to offer the children Canteen every Friday as we have done in the past. Any parents that are interested in helping in canteen and have a couple of hours available on a Friday morning please contact Beck 0438 211 071.  

Term 4 Canteen 

Position Vacant

Parent Representive Needed

The Community Council is advertising a vacant position of an elected parent representative. The Council meets twice a term, generally a Wednesday evening in week 3 and 7 of term, this can be made up of virtual and in person meetings. If you are interested or know of anyone who would be interested, we please encourage you to nominate to be a member of the St Bede’s Community Council.
Nominations to please be emailed including name and contact details to Office.stbedesb@cg.catholic.edu.au If you require any further information, please feel free to contact Amanda Vardanega Community Council Chair (0427011579) or other members of the Community Council. All nominations will be kept confidential.