East college forced to close campus due to increase in Covid-19 cases
Social event noted as source of increase in cases at St Alban's College.
An “overnight increase” in Covid-19 cases at St Alban’s College in the east of Pretoria has resulted in day scholars not being allowed on campus until 7 June.
According to a notice released by the school on Wednesday, “positive Covid-19 cases have increased overnight”.
“Yesterday we had three positive cases and today we have confirmed eight positive cases,” headmaster Shane Kidwell said in the notice.
“Unfortunately, the contact tracing for many of these cases (but not all) have been traced back to a social event in our form 1 and form 4 groups.
“As a result, we are going to move to our online platforms from tomorrow (Thursday) for all forms,” he said.
The notice indicated that social events were causing the infection rate to rise significantly.
“I would like to appeal to all parents to ensure that our sons are quarantined for the next 10 days.
“We would like school on campus to resume on Monday, 7 June, and are relying on your support in this matter,” Kidwell wrote in the letter.
Boarders will remain on campus and access the online platform for their studies for the coming 11 days.
“Should a boarder be quarantining, he will need to remain at home for the entire period and can return to the campus on Monday, 7 June.
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“It is critically important that we return to campus for a week before half-term to ensure continued support for your sons’ academic progress,” Kidwell said.
“Face-to-face teaching will allow us to consolidate the learning process and engage regarding assessments before we depart on the half-term break and I would like to appreciate your support as we endeavor to ensure that your sons complete the first half term positively.
“We appreciate your ongoing support and pray that you will continue to keep safe and healthy during this time,” he said.
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