We are trying to be more vigilant

To all concerned parents,

The areas surrounding Lidcombe and Parramatta have many confirmed cases of COVID19 cases from the news. Fortunately, we haven't received any confirmed cases from our students.

https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/Pages/20200812_00.aspx

The advice from NSW Health is that for anyone who attended the following venues during the dates and times below are advised to monitor for symptoms, and if symptoms present, however mild, isolate and get tested:

• Rhodes Ikea on 8 August, between 1:20pm -2:20pm
• Parramatta Westfield on 5 August between 4pm-5:30pm and 8 August between 12pm – 1pm 
• Dooleys Lidcombe Catholic Club from 5pm on 7 August to 1:30am on 8 August
• Castle Towers Shopping Centre on 7 August between 3:30pm – 5pm 
• Baby Bunting, Penrith on Saturday 8 August between 1.15pm - 1.45pm 

If you were there on one of these days, certainly get yourself tested and because you are at home with your children, thttps://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/Pages/20200812_00.aspxhey will need to stay home too until a negative result for COVID-19 has been texted to you. Then, please let us know what has happened. It is crucial that we remain COVID free and adhere to all the guidelines provided for us by NSW Health to ensure we stop the spread.

For children education services like Begina, children are almost impossible to keep a good social distance, we are trying to be more vigilant and encourage all students to get tested regardless if you been to the hot spots.

For Lidcombe parents, your nearest testing centre is at: 

48 Boorea St, Auburn NSW 2144

For Parramatta parents, your nearest testing centre is at: 

162 Marsden St, Parramatta NSW 2150

For the full list of testing centres please check the link below:

https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/clinics.aspx

For ALL currently enrolled students, Begina Centre strongly recommend you to take a test in the nearest clinic at your earliest convenience. Families do not own private transport please book by calling our office for a FREE shuttle service, we drive your whole family to the testing centres.

Students who are pending for a test result, Begina will keep 1-week credit towards term 4 2020.

Please screenshot your test result to us to our email: [email protected] to claim the credit.

We cannot hold credit for other reasons unless there's a medical certificate provided to cover the entire period or a positive COVID19 result. Your understanding is appreciated in this situation.

Best Regards,
Susanna Ng
Begina Education Centre