COVID 19 – Return to School – St. Mary's Secondary School

Department of Education Resources:

Safe Schools Advice for Parents
Advice for Students for Return to In Person Learning

Infection Prevention Control Measures:

– Students must self-isolate or restrict their movements at home if they display any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 and contact their family doctor to arrange a test.

– Students should not to return to or attend school in the event of the following:

if they are identified by the HSE as a close contact of a confirmed case of COVID-19.
if they live with someone who has symptoms of the virus.
If they have travelled outside of Ireland; in such instances staff are advised to consult and follow latest Government advice in relation to foreign travel.
Advise staff and pupils to cooperate with any public health officials and the school for contact tracing purposes and follow any public health advice in the event of a case or outbreak in the school.