WEEROONA College Bendigo has reopened just days after it closed due to a positive COVID-19 case.
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Principal Jason Bysouth told families in a note published on the school's website.
A coronavirus cases was reported at the school on Friday.
Mr Bysouth said the school was closed for 24 hours as a precautionary measure.
"The Department of Health and Human Services has advised the school it can re-open from August 9," Mr Bysouth told families.
"Eligible students will be able to attend school again for on-site supervision from Monday, August 10.
"I'd like to thank the entire school community at the outset for your patience and understanding during this difficult time."
It came after a student at Holy Rosary Primary School in White Hills tested positive to COVID-19.
The school will be closed for at least one week. All students have been directed to stay at home and not attend public places until contact tracing is completed.
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Tara Cosoleto
Journalist covering courts and general news at the Bendigo Advertiser.
Journalist covering courts and general news at the Bendigo Advertiser.
