11 Jul 2020
The NSW Government closed the border with Victoria from 12:01 am Wednesday 8 July 2020.
We wish to assure our school community that school will be open to welcome students back to onsite learning from the beginning of Term 3 - Tuesday, July 14.
Getting to and from school
Transport for NSW has advised that there will be a number of checkpoints along the border with remaining roads to be closed. A number of changes have already been made to assist transiting across the border.
We have confirmed with the bus operators that the school services will run as scheduled to and from schools.
For staff and students who travel by car, road closures and detours will be available on Live Traffic in the coming days.
Please note that it is anticipated that travel times may be impacted as a result of these closures, which may include the bus services.
For staff and students who reside in Victoria (border towns)
The closure of the border means that for all staff and students who reside in Victorian border towns you will need a border entry permit to travel from Victoria to NSW and this will need to be carried with you at all times and checked at the checkpoints. This permit is valid for 14 days from the date of issue.
Apply for a permit
For staff and students who reside in NSW (border towns)
The closure of the border means that for all staff and students who live on the New South Wales side of the border in a border town you won’t need to do anything different unless you have travelled to anywhere in Victoria beyond the border town, in which case you will need to self-isolate for fourteen days before returning to school.
Border community residents will be allowed to travel across the border in both directions by applying for and obtaining a permit.
For all other staff and students who are returning to NSW
As you would be aware the border between NSW and Victoria closed as of 12:01am 8 July.
All staff and students returning from Victoria after this time must have a permit to enter NSW and are required to self-isolate for a period of fourteen days.
If you travelled from Victoria, to NSW prior to this time, please ensure you have up to date advice on self-isolation, and do not attend school until the end of that period.
Details of the current advice for people who have recently visited Victoria can be found here
Information on Border restrictions
Students and staff who are unable to return to school due to the border closures or self-isolation will be supported to learn or work remotely.