'I want to confirm every school community across the state will be able to have a formal, will be able to have a Year 12 graduation ceremony.' 9News
"We are open to the suggestions that are coming back from the sectors on what young people value."
She said the rules were not yet set in stone, but the fact the events are alcohol-free and that students already spend time together indoors mitigate some concerns about the virus. "When students have been in the same classroom for most of the same year that obviously allows for greater considering of one-off events," Ms Berejiklian added.
NSW recorded four new coronavirus cases today. Three are healthcare workers and the fourth is a returned traveller in hotel quarantine. You can get up-to-date information from the Federal Government's Coronavirus Australia app, available on the
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