Published on: 28 April 2022

  • COVID-19 Update, masks no longer mandatory

Thank you for a very smooth start to the new term, it is really great to see the boys back and excited to be straight into the academic and co-curricular program.

On Tuesday the State Government announced the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Commencing tomorrow at 12.01am the indoor face mask wearing mandate is lifted for staff and students – however we encourage staff and students to maintain mask wearing if they feel more comfortable. Although face masks are no longer mandatory they will be required in certain high risk settings and when physical distancing is not possible. We will communicate to those impacted and manage these events as required.

Year 11 and 12 students

In Years 11 and 12, the academic focus in Term 2 is preparation for and performance in the Semester 1 examinations, to be held just prior to the mid-term break. These examinations are weighted significantly as a proportion of the Semester 1 marks which are reported to the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA). Therefore, Year 11 and 12 students are strongly encouraged to continue to wear masks in an effort to maintain their health and wellbeing during this important period.

Notifying the School – positive COVID-19 case and close contact

If your son tests positive for COVID-19 or is identified as a close contact, please notify the School via covid@ccgs.wa.edu.au

Please include in your email:

  • Your son’s name
  • His year group
  • His class in Preparatory School or House in the Senior School
  • The date and time of either his positive COVID-19 test result and/or the time he entered isolation as a result of being a household close contact

Close contacts

As per the latest advice, no quarantining is required for asymptomatic close contacts, however they must follow the below:

  • wear a mask on all occasions out of the home
  • avoid large gatherings
  • perform a daily RAT test, and
  • will be unable to participate in PE classes, sports training and games for the period of seven days

Importantly, please continue to keep your son home if he has flu or cold symptoms.

The removal of the mask mandate was inevitable, and we have discussed this decision at length. We remain committed to maintaining our focus on hygiene with the goal of keeping students and staff safe and healthy. We are cognisant that if there is a spike in positive cases, conducting programs and activities may be impacted and we will be in touch if this situation eventuates.

Alan Jones
Principal