RH Kids Team COVID Guidelines

Last updated on Saturday 2 January 2021.

We want church to be a safe place for everyone. This means Sundays will look and feel a little different compared to what it was like before COVID. We recognise some of us are feeling anxious and stressed by everything that is going on. Others are not so fussed about it. Let’s make every effort to show kindness to one another, be empathetic to each others’ feelings and be gentle with those who may respond differently from us. Also, as we gather in worship to God and connect with one another, let’s remember our purpose remains the same: to connect Jesus to every moment of every day.

General guidelines

- Do not serve on the Redemption Hill Kids team if you or someone in your household is feeling unwell or has any flu-like symptoms. If you develop symptoms or start feeling sick while at church go home immediately. Please ask for assistance if you need help to get home safely. The service is still being streamed online. 

- Do not serve on the Redemption Hill Kids team if you or someone in your household has returned from overseas or one of the COVID-19 case locations identified by NSW Health in the last 14 days, even if you are asymptomatic.

- Do not serve on the Redemption Hill Kids team if you or someone in your household has been in close contact with a case of COVID-19 in the last 14 days.

- In line with the advice from NSW Health, it is mandatory to wear a mask while serving on the Redemption Hill Kids team. You do not need to wear a mask while on the stage area. Children under 12 are exempt but are encouraged to wear masks where practicable.

- Wash your hands your hands with soap and water, or an alcohol based hand sanitiser for at least 20 seconds before serving.

- To minimise contact, use disposable gloves.

- Where reasonably practical, parents and Kid’s Leaders caring for children and teaching children must ensure a distance of 1.5m apart from children and other adults at all times.

- Parents should provide their children with their own toys, drinks and snacks. Avoid sharing food and toys with children. 

- Due to COVID restrictions, our kids’ space (The Gallery) has a maximum capacity that must be observed. We cannot guarantee that there will be room for every child at Redemption Hill Kids. 

- Our child protection policy requires that all children be checked-in and checked-out each Sunday. 

- Use of hand sanitiser should be encouraged when entering and exiting Redemption Hill Kids space.

Team Checklist 

- Arrive at 9am.

- Set-up seating, tables, toys, books, and stationary. Only bring out what you are going to use. 

- Clean and disinfect toys, books, stationary, and other high-touch surfaces before and after use.

- Display sign-in sheet and hand sanitiser at room entrance, near maximum capacity poster.

These guidelines will be updated regularly as government restrictions change. This should be read in conjunction with government and denominational guidelines. 

Thank you for helping us make church a safe place for everyone.