Students have returned to school for term two and are preparing to start phase one of the NSW Department of Education's plan to progressively get them back into classrooms full time.
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Dubbo College relieving executive principal Andrew Jones said he is looking forward to the transition.
"We are looking forward to getting the students back in class on a regular basis as we know how important to be able to touch base with the students and have them re-engage with learning in the more traditional way," Mr Jones said.
Phase one is the first of four phases schools will be taking in the fight against COVID-19 after the majority of students worked from home for almost four weeks before the holidays.
During phase one, which begins on Monday, May 11, students will return to face-to-face learning in schools for one day a week.
Mr Jones said the NSW Department of Education has been working tirelessly to keep principals and staff members informed of updated.
"The department has done it's best to keep schools up to date with the next steps in going forward and have been in contact with schools over a live stream," he said.
During phase two, students will return to schools at least two days a week, although the start date for phase two has not been confirmed.
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During phase three students will start to attend school for five days a week, with social distancing measures in place, and during phase four students will be able to attend school five days per week, with full school activities
Mr Jones said he is proud of the principals, executives and staff across all three of the Dubbo College Campuses for their hard work during the course of COVID-19.
"I have nothing but praise for them,' he said.
"They have worked hard through the holidays and have all been unbelievable.
"I'm really, really proud of them, and I'm also proud of the students and the community for getting behind us during these times and handling it the way they all have."
The NSW Department of Education stated schools are being sent additional provisions of soap and hygiene supplies, such as hand sanitiser in preparation for the rollout of phase one.
For more information visit https://education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/advice-for-families.