The Tasmanian Government continues to actively manage the recalled sand situation and is working to reopen schools safely as quickly as possible.
Preliminary testing of physical sand samples from Tasmanian Government schools has not indicated the presence of asbestos.
Overnight, eight more schools were fully reopened after a specialist clean.
We are working towards having all schools fully reopened on Monday, pending final clearance from our expert advisors.
The Department for Education, Children and Youth is working closely with specialist advisors and licensed cleaning contractors to ensure all schools meet safety standards before reopening.
We are aiming for all sites to reopen to students on Monday, however final clearance remains a safety requirement before a school can officially reopen.
Schools will provide families with confirmation as soon as it is received over the weekend.
Families will be notified throughout the weekend if the status of their school changes. A final list of each school's status for Monday will be added to the Department's website at 6pm on Sunday.
We recognise that school closures or partial closures have affected students, families, carers, and staff.
At all times, the safety of our students and staff has been at the forefront of our decision making.
We thank families, carers, and the community for their understanding and patience, and we look forward to welcoming students back to school next week.
