School support regarding COVID-19

WASCA will continue to provide information for canteens and schools regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). This is based on advice from the WA Departments of Health and Education and in consultation with WA Council of State School Organisations (WACSSO) to take the necessary precautions for schools and staff.

Please seek advice from the principal and/or employer (e.g. P&C) at all times as the situation at your school evolves.

On 26 March, the Minister for Education and WA Premier announced our schools will remain open until 9 April, however classroom lesson will finish 3 April.

Please review our advice for canteens, including:

• Update #1 (published 18.03.20) includes advice to operate effectively and implement health and safety measures in the canteen – School Communication re COVID-19 here
• Update #2 (published 26.03.20) updated advice for plans to close the canteen – School Communication re COVID-19
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Plus, download a helpful resource from WACSSO for P&C operations here. 

WASCA has developed information for canteens regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). This is based on advice from the WA Departments of Health and Education and in consultation with WA Council of State School Organisations (WACSSO) to take the necessary precautions for schools and staff. Please seek advice from the principal and/or employer (e.g. P&C) at all times as the situation at your school evolves.

Please review our suggested steps for canteens:

• to consider now to ensure the canteen operates in an efficient way
• to consider if there is a positive COVID-19 test result in the school, and the Chief Health Officer closes the school temporarily.

Download the WASCA’s School Communication re COVID-19 here. 

Plus, download a helpful resource from WACSSO for P&C operations here. 

The Western Australian School Canteen Association Inc. (WASCA) recognises there is considerable public concern regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and the potential impact on our community, including schools, community venues (e.g. sports clubs) and events.  COVID-19 presents an unprecedented situation requiring a unified and collaborative response from government and the community services sector. We encourage you to visit the Department of Health website for up-to-date information to assist you in monitoring this situation.

We remind all canteens, kiosks and food services to ensure appropriate hand washing procedures are in place and followed by all staff and volunteers. Check out the World Health Organisation video ‘7 steps to prevent the spread of the virus’ for useful tips to share with you staff, customers and members.

You can download two great posters produced by the Federal Department of Health:

• COVID-19 good hygiene
• COVID-19 simple steps to stop the spread

Wembley Primary School are seeking applications for the position of  Canteen Supervisor. For more information see the  Wembley Primary School job advertisement.

Duncraig Senior High School are seeking applications for a casual staff member to join their team. For more information see the  Duncraig High School job advertisement.