NSW bans school formals, choirs and graduation ceremonies to stop coronavirus spread

School formals, choirs, dances, graduations and all social events have been banned from NSW public schools.

The first term of the year will begin next week. Source: Getty

Formals, dances, graduation ceremonies, choirs and all social events have been banned in NSW government schools in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus.

A string of school closures, the latest being Sydney Girls High on Monday, has prompted the NSW Education department to announce new COVID-safe rules.

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