1 March Headmaster Parent Update 7
Dear Year 3-6 parents,
As you are no doubt now aware, with the advent of phase two restrictions effective from Thursday 3 March, masks are now mandated for students from Year 3 and upward. Fortunately, our Year 6 students have been wearing masks since the recommencement of school due to sharing the same classroom block as Years 7-8 as part of the middle school structure. However, for our Years 3, 4 and 5s the wearing of masks will be a whole new experience.
The Association of Independent Schools of WA (AISWA), via the government, has allocated our College an initial supply of masks. These will be collected by our Junior School today and given to the boys in Years 3-5 as they enter their classrooms on Thursday morning. Ongoing mask provision is the responsibility of each family. The College will continue to maintain an emergency supply at the Junior School reception in the case of a student forgetting to bring his mask. I urge all parents to ensure that masks are a priority when getting ready to come to school each day.
While wearing masks will bring some challenges, I know that our staff will ensure that this transition is handled as smoothly as possible. To support this change, may I suggest that as a family you discuss the wearing of masks with your son, and if possible, have him trial the wearing of a mask at home before the compulsory date arrives.
Please remember that this directive comes from the Chief Health Officer of WA and is a part of the government’s ongoing COVID strategy. As with all matters pertaining to COVID, the College will endeavour to ensure that all boys are kept safe and are assisted with the implementation of this new directive.
If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Junior School.
Kind regards
Dr A J O’Connell
Headmaster