Covid Guidelines Update

This note is to inform staff, students and parents of the new public health advice applicable from 28th February 2022. In accordance with government guidelines following advice from NPHET, a number of mitigation measures have been changed or removed by the Department of Education.

In general, schools should now resume normal school routines and normal teaching and learning activities.

Staying at home if you have symptoms:

The requirement to stay at home if you have symptoms remains – for students and staff alike. One of the key messages to manage the risks of COVID-19 is to do everything practical to avoid the introduction of COVID-19 into the school. If infection is not introduced it cannot be spread.

Hand Hygiene:

We continue to promote good hygiene. All staff, students and visitors are expected to continue using the hand sanitiser on entry and exit to the school building and when going into classrooms. General hand hygiene can be achieved by hand washing or use of a hand sanitiser (when hands look clean).

Face coverings/mask wearing:

It is no longer a requirement for staff or students to wear a face covering/mask in school. Staff and students can continue to wear a face covering/mask if they wish to do so on a personal basis.

We ask all students to respect other people’s personal decision to continue/not continue wearing a face covering.