COVID-19 in 2022

We are continually reviewing the changes made by the NSW Premier to COVID-19 rules and restrictions. Please check this page regularly for updates on the College response, and the NSW Health COVID-19 information regularly for information and health advice. Click here for answers to frequently asked questions. 

Welcome to St Andrew’s College in 2022. We are committed to providing the best on-campus experience possible, whilst ensuring the health and well-being of all College members is our first priority. We are constantly reviewing and updating our COVID-19 plan in line with NSW Health recommendations. Please note there may be times when the health advice is not clear cut for our environment; in this case we will make sensible plans commensurate to our risk in College.

NOTE: students are strongly encouraged to wear masks AT ALL TIMES in common areas and when in meetings with staff..

COVID related contacts

• Call the PCL COVID-19 On Call First Responder on 02 8417 4088 or 02 8417 4089
• If you are unable to make contact after business hours, contact the Nighthawks on 0434 602 994
• Email Katelyn Fawbert, Executive Assistant to the Director of Operations, on: secretary@standrewscollege.edu.au

Please take a COVID-19 RAT or PCR test if you become unwell with any cold or flu-like symptoms, no matter how mild, and contact the PCL COVID-19 On Call First Responder if you:

• test positive for Covid on RAT or PCR test; or
• are a close contact of a person with a positive RAT or PCR test

If you have any cold or flu-like symptoms, no matter how mild, and your RAT or PCR is negative, please undertake all COVID-safe procedures including:

• wearing a mask at all times outside your room
• avoiding contact with others
• observing strict sneeze, cough and hand hygiene
• repeat your RAT at 48-72 hours.

If you are not sure whether you are a close contact, or have any other questions, please contact the PCL COVID On Call First Responder. 

Keeping our community informed / FAQ

St Andrew’s College continues to update students and parents via a combination of emails, intranet updates and ‘Town Hall’ meetings as required. Please continue to check the NSW Health COVID-19 information regularly for information and health advice. Click here for answers to frequently asked questions. 

St Andrew’s College COVID-safe response

Thank you to residents and staff who are complying with College’s COVID-safe rules. The rules are in place for the safety and well-being of everyone in our community. Social distancing, capacity limits on people in all rooms, the provision of hand sanitiser and reiterating the importance of good hand hygiene continues. The isolation element of the plan includes a combination of onsite ensuite and offsite options. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.