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WEST RIDING PRIMARY SCHOOL policy

WEST RIDING PRIMARY SCHOOLRef: https://westridingprimary.co.za/covid-19/

Official source

Source domain: westridingprimary.co.za

Collected on 6 August 2026

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What this means

This document is West Riding Primary School's COVID-19 Management Plan, outlining measures to ensure a safe return to school during the pandemic. It details an alternating attendance system with two groups (Group 1 and Group 2) attending on different days to enable social distancing, staggered break times, daily symptom screening, and protocols for handling suspected or confirmed cases. Remote learning is required on non-attendance days to maintain curriculum coverage.

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daily health screeningOngoing

Daily temperature and symptom screening at school gates

All learners must pass a temperature check at the school gate before entering. If a learner's temperature exceeds 37.5°C, they are moved to the Waiting Room and their parent is contacted.

Who it is for
learners at West Riding Primary School
How to act on it
Present at the school gate for temperature screening by staff
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Learners’ temperature will be taken at the gate by one of our mobile teachers, assistants or admin staff.
remote learning requirementOngoing

Remote learning on non-attendance days

Learners must complete remote learning tasks on days they do not attend school. Teachers provide instructions and materials during school days to ensure continuous curriculum delivery.

Who it is for
parents and learners at West Riding Primary School
How to act on it
Complete remote learning assignments at home as directed by teachers
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Remote learning work is compulsory as this work is part of their annual teaching plan.
scheduled school attendanceOngoing

Attendance at West Riding Primary School under the alternating schedule

Learners are required to attend school on designated days based on their group. Group 1 attends on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; Group 2 attends on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Attendance ensures social distancing and safe classroom interaction.

Who it is for
learners at West Riding Primary School
How to act on it
Attend school on assigned days according to group schedule
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Group 1 Approximately 578 Every Monday and Wednesday Friday Group 2 Approximately 578 Every Tuesday and Thursday Friday

Facts

Places

Western Cape

Reference

https://westridingprimary.co.za/covid-19/

Key Takeaways

  • West Riding Primary
  • Covid-19 Management Plan
  • Group 1: Mondays and Wednesdays, Fridays
  • Group 2: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Fridays
  • Maximum 17 learners per class
  • Daily temperature screening at gates
  • Screening questions by class teachers
  • Remote learning days mandatory
  • Isolation in Waiting Room for symptomatic learners
  • Self-isolation for close contacts of confirmed cases (up to 10 days)
  • Reporting confirmed cases to circuit manager
  • No school closure without approval from Head of Department
  • West Riding Primary
  • Western Cape Education Department (WCED)
  • Department of Health
  • National Institute for Communicable Diseases
  • Circuit Manager
  • District Office
  • Head Office’s People Management Practices (PMP) section