With this in mind, we are working through a gradual return to co-curricular
activities as the Government updates its advice on further easing of restrictions.
Over the
coming weeks, you will begin to see some senior teams returning to training under strict controls about
group size and the use of shared facilities. In the longer term, we remain optimistic that most
Winter sports competitions will resume in Term 3.
It is also great to see that our bands and
ensembles have begun rehearsing with some variations depending upon the size of the group.
Day-to-day school activities and restrictions
Large gatherings for assemblies
and the like are still not permitted. Likewise, excursions have either been cancelled or postponed.
On a positive note, we have begun planning with our Year 12 students for the Principal's Ball
and Year 12 Retreat to be held in Term 3. Likewise, we have all enjoyed watching our Junior School boys
create new games and outdoor play while some of our structured games club activities are not possible
at present.
Finally, on the subject of COVID-19 restrictions, an international colleague reminded
me this week that Rostrevor, along with CBC and St Paul's, were among the first Edmund Rice schools in
the world to return to face-to-face teaching. It is also sobering to learn that, while we were concerned
about internet connections and the like, many of our international colleagues are trying to provide distance
learning and care under much more difficult circumstances. From our privileged position here in
SA, we are delighted to be able to share some of our experience and planning tools for re-opening schools
safely with counterparts across the world.
Best wishes for the week ahead. I hope that
as each week passes you are seeing signs of hope that life is gradually returning to normal.
Brian Schumacher
Principal
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