Positive Covid Case
Dear Parents and Carers
I am writing to advise you there has been a positive case of COVID-19 at Dianella Primary College.
They attended the Pre-primary 1 class on Thursday, 17 February and Friday 18 February while infectious.
The student also attended The Hangout after school care program on Thursday 17 February.
All students and staff who were in Pre-primary Room 1 class at the same time as the case, or who attended The Hangout on Thursday, are deemed a close contact by WA Health and should get tested immediately and quarantine for 7 days from exposure.
The following key dates apply for all students and staff who were in this class:
Date of final PCR test: Thursday, 24 February
End of quarantine date and time: Friday, 25 February 3pm
These students and staff can return to school on Monday, 28 February provided they have not developed any symptoms and have returned either a negative PCR on day 6 or RAT on or after day 7. If students or staff are unwell, they should stay home until symptoms clear.
COVID-19 PCR tests can be accessed at a COVID Clinic. A list of clinics can be found here: https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/COVIDclinics
Advice for all families and staff:
The school remains open.
If your child was not in the Pre-primary 1 class at the same time as the case, your child is not required to quarantine and should attend school.
If staff were not in the Pre-primary 1 class for more than two hours during this time, they are not required to quarantine and should attend school.
As for everyone in Western Australia, we ask that you monitor your child/yourself for symptoms of COVID-19 and get tested and isolate until you receive a negative result, if symptoms develop.
Please note that the Omicron strain can present with less typical symptoms such as diarrhoea, particularly in children.
If you or your child develops symptoms, please do not attend school.
If you have queries or concerns, please contact WA Health on 1300 316 555.
Kind regards
Anthony Middleton
Principal