The vast majority of students in Vic are learning from home because that is the advice from our health experts.

If we did not follow this advice, more than 1 million children, their parents and school staff congregating at schools could spread Coronavirus in our community.

Let me be very clear, particularly to the federal government who do not run any schools, we will only transition back to face-to-face teaching for all students when that is the advice of the Victorian Chief Health Officer. Not a moment before.

What we are doing in combating this pandemic is working. But the situation is very fragile. A move back too early could see a spike in cases and a need to reimpose any restrictions we may have eased.

I know this is hard - for parents and carers, students and educators.

Flexible and remote learning is challenging, no doubt.

But I could not be prouder of our principals, teachers and support staff. Exceptional, dedicated and innovative. They are doing their very best. I am seeing this first-hand as a father of three school-aged children.

And I could not be prouder of Victorian parents and carers. 97% of children are learning remotely. You have heard and understood the message. Thank you. And for students where learning from home is simply not possible, our schools are open for you.

We are all in this together. And it is working because at all times we have followed the advice of our health experts in Victoria.

We must, and we will, continue to do that.