Monday 9 March, 2020

Dear Carey Families

I am writing to advise you that today Carey was advised of a case of exposure to coronavirus (COVID-19) that has occurred within the Carey school community. An adult in our community (Kew campus) has had direct contact with a person with COVID-19 and they have developed symptoms consistent with the virus. This person is now being tested.

The health and safety of our community is our first priority. Carey has been in contact with both the Department of Health and the Department of Education to ensure we have the latest information and advice. Based on this advice, Carey has made the decision to close the whole school (Kew and Donvale) for the day on Tuesday 10 March while we assess the situation.

We are working closely with the Department of Health to identify any potential exposure and we will be in direct contact with any potentially affected individuals. In the interim, all staff and students are asked to stay at home and there will be no classes or activities at the School on Tuesday 10 March.

Please note that the OSH Club (aftercare at Kew and Donvale) will also be cancelled on Tuesday 10 March.

Carey will send a further update tomorrow afternoon, Tuesday 10 March regarding the resumption of classes and any further actions taken by the School to ensure the health and safety of all in our community.

In line with government advice, we remind all staff, students and parents that if you develop cold and flu viral symptoms such as fever, you are requested to self-quarantine, report to your doctor or a hospital emergency department for testing and inform the School as soon as possible.

Any staff member or student who has been in contact with a person who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 should self-quarantine for 14 days from the last date of contact with an infected individual.

If you have any queries, please email [email protected] or ph 9816 1222.

Regards

Jonathan Walter

Principal