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.

A trial of longer school days will begin in NSW later this year. 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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