FAQ
What is St Catherine’s College doing to help prevent the spread of infectious disease?
We are continually monitoring advice from the Australian and West Australian Departments of Health and other health authorities and daily reviewing our response to the outbreak as this situation evolves.
We are communicating directly with students and others to provide specific instructions for students from each part of the College. This includes what to do if a student feels unwell, or notices someone else who looks unwell, and how to find the appropriate medical support.
Dedicated staff are available to answer student questions and students are being constantly encouraged to practice good hygiene. Hand sanitiser and other hygiene products are readily available around the College and common areas are regularly cleaned.
Staff and students are asked to reconsider the need to travel.
How can I minimise my chance of contracting an infectious illness?
Good hygiene practices are essential to help reduce the spread of infectious disease. In line with advice from health authorities, we recommend:
Regular hand washing with soap and warm water before and after eating, and after going to the toilet. Hand sanitiser is available at the door of the Dining Hall and all over the College.
Covering coughs and sneezes, disposing of used tissues, and using alcohol-based hand sanitiser
Avoiding contact with others, including touching, handshaking, kissing and hugging.
If I leave the College grounds overnight or longer, what do I need to do?
PLEASE let us know if your son or daughter is leaving College, even for a day. This is VERY important. They can use this link to submit their absence.