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Return to campus - 15th June 2020

Wednesday, 10 June 2020, 04:13 PM By Jane

Thank you for your support and patience as we have been managing the challenging COVID-19 impacts on all of our lives.

We have been closely monitoring Australia’s progress in reducing COVID-19 pandemic shut-down measures and Greenwich English College (GEC) is pleased to confirm that we will re-open our campuses for face-to-face English language classes from Monday 15 June 2020.

We are making this decision to re-open our campuses after careful consideration of advice from the Australian Government and relevant health authorities. We will implement a range of specific hygiene measures and practices to ensure that our campuses are safe for students and staff.

Please refer to the important information below: 

      GEC CAMPUS RE-OPENS - MONDAY 15 JUNE 2020
 
Please pay attention to the following important Government rules and guidelines that must be followed to ensure the health and well-being of students and staff when on campus:
  • Ensure a distance of at least 1.5 metres is kept between yourself and others
  • Use antibacterial wipes and hand sanitizer provided around all campuses
  • Wash hands frequently 
  • Follow all signs that show the maximum number of people in a room or area
  • Download the COVID app: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/covidsafe-app 
  • Do not move chairs or furniture 
  • All students to be at school on time and leave the premises immediately after class finishes
  • Break out areas will be closed/limited to enforce social distancing
  • Students may only use facilities on the level where their class is being delivered 
  • If you do have any flu-like symptoms, please do not come to class / leave class immediately and go and get tested 
  • Always follow teacher and staff instructions
 
      IMPORTANT TIMETABLE UPDATES
 
You will receive a personal email with your start time, campus and classroom by Friday 12th June.
 
DAY STUDENTS:
  • General English:
    Monday and Tuesday on-campus; Wednesday to Friday online

  • Cambridge courses, IELTS, EVS, Pron, EB, EAP:
    Wednesday and Thursday on-campus; Monday, Tuesday and Friday online 
 
EVENING STUDENTS:
  • All evening students: Monday and Tuesday on-campus; Wednesday to Friday online
All Counselling and activities remain online until further notice.
Speaking Club remains online on Wednesday and Thursday. 
 
 
      IMPORTANT DETAILS ABOUT ENTRANCE AND EXIT POINTS ON-CAMPUS
 
Sydney Pitt st. Campus: 
  • Enter on Goulburn Street
  • Exit on Pitt Street
  • Lifts not operating
Sydney Mary st. Campus:
  • Enter on Mary st 
  • Exit on Mary Lane
  • Lifts not operating
Melbourne Campus:
  • Enter on Spencer Street
  • Exit on Francis Street
  • Maximum of 5 people in a lift (arrive early to allow time to get to class)
We will regularly review the situation with an intention to move to full time classroom delivery in accordance with the Federal Government and State Governments’ 3 stage plan.

 
We look forward to welcoming you back to campus.
 
Regards,
Greenwich College
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