The NSW Government has announced a staggered return to the classroom for students starting next month — here's how it will work amid the state's coronavirus shutdown, and what it means for families with more than one child.
"We want them to make sure they are having about a quarter of students on campus each day, but how they break that group up will be a matter for [schools]," NSW Education Minister Sarah Mitchell said.
To reduce the risk of community transmission, Ms Mitchell said school drop-offs and pick-ups will be staggered in the morning and afternoon.to avoid close congregations of students.Health authorities say the highest risk of coronavirus transmission is among adults, which meansMs Berejiklian said teachers would be given testing priority at coronavirus clinics.
"Already we have said to teachers who are vulnerable, who have a comorbidity or are of a certain age, please don't come to school physically, and that will continue," Ms Berejiklian said.
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