COVID-19 update - Vaccinations for school students

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During September, South Australian year 11 and 12 students aged 16 and over can get priority walk-in access for their COVID-19 vaccination at SA Health run vaccination clinics.

 As Department for Education work with SA Health to set up school COVID-19 immunisation options, this walk-in access will give year 11s and 12s the opportunity to be fully vaccinated before they finish the school year, which is typically a few weeks earlier than other year levels.

 Year 11 and 12 students can receive a vaccination without an appointment at the following clinics:

·         Noarlunga

·         Victor Harbor (call before attending 0468 576 150)

·         Mt Barker (call before attending 0468 576 150)

·         Wayville (before 3.30pm)

·         Elizabeth

·         Enfield

·         Port Augusta

·         Whyalla

·         Port Lincoln

·         Gawler (call before attending 0468 576 150)

 Students walking in at the above clinics will need to show their student card.

 Those with an underlying medical condition can walk in at the above clinics but will need a referral from their GP. Alternatively, they can book to get vaccinated at participating GPs.

 We encourage students completing SACE exams and assessments to prioritise their COVID vaccination during September.

 Vaccination arrangements for other secondary year levels are currently being finalised with SA Health. We’ll let you know more as soon as possible.

 In the meantime, vaccination is available for all South Australians 16 years of age and over at participating GPs and respiratory clinics in metro and regional South Australia. Families and students who are eligible are encouraged to book ASAP at covidvaccine.sa.gov.au.

COVID-19 parent letter - 27 July 2021

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Dear VHHS families

Today the Premier announced that schools, preschools and children’s centres will reopen to all students tomorrow (Wednesday 28 July).

As a result, our Victor harbor High will be open.

We will not be offering an alternative home-based learning program unless your child is impacted by SA Health quarantine orders.

As the Chief Public Health Officer said, just because the hard lockdown is being lifted does not mean that the risks associated with COVID-19 have passed.

As a result, we will:

·         minimise the number of people coming and going from our site. Wherever possible, please drop and collect your child at the gate and maintain the appropriate physical distance from other adults

·         postpone all school events, excursions, and camps for the next week, (more detail on these will be communicated to the students on their return, by the relevant staff)

·         require all staff and students in years 8 and above to wear masks when indoors, on public transport or on school buses. Please note that staff will not have to wear masks while teaching or working directly with students.

Students can wear their own cloth masks. We also have supplies of surgical masks available if they need them. Bus Drivers have been given surgical masks to distribute to the students as they enter the bus.

Your child might have questions about wearing masks. It’s important we continue to follow SA Health advice and your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated as we help students and staff with this necessary change.

Thank you very much for your support during the lockdown. We look forward to having your child back at Victor Harbor High tomorrow.

 

Regards,

Amanda O’Shea

Principal

VHHS COVID-19 update - 23 July 2021

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Together with the staff, I would like to thank students and their families who are partnering with us to keep learning alive this week. The Teaching and Learning Guide available on the school’s website remains the primary source of information for students and families.

All students are expected to stay connected through weekly online face to face lessons - details and times are available to students via Daymap. Students who have not connected are being followed up by their House teacher.

Please contact your child’s House Teacher or school Reception if you have any ongoing difficulties.

We are looking forward to seeing you return safe and well at the end of the formal lock down.

Stay Safe

Amanda O'Shea, Principal