More than 400,000 students will return to schools across Victoria after more than six weeks of homeschooling. Prep, years one, two, 11 and 12, special needs students and any students undertaking VCE subjects will return today with the rest of the student body expected to resume studies from June 9.
Schools will operate with slightly revised rules to maintain a COVID-safe environment including staggered pick-up and drop-off times and designated entries and exits. Parents have been instructed to remain in their vehicles and may not be permitted on campuses without express permission. Camps, sports, assemblies and excursions are all banned but on-site playgrounds will remain open. Students will not be expected to social distance.
Only in Victoria would they think remote learning is a great idea. Any excuse to gets kids out of the classroom and teachers out of work!
you mean extended school holidays, that's all its been.
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