Dear Parents/Carers,

CYCLONE ALFRED

As you are all aware we are all preparing for when Cyclone Alfred makes landfall. We are all in the same situation and waiting for constant updates from the QLD Government.

At the time of writing this newsletter (10 am), we have had no indication when there will be possible school closures. The most important thing in these situations is to keep updated from reliable sources.

The communication we have received from the Department of Education is that the school will be notified the day before any school closure. This will be communicated via email and through Facebook. We will also communicate the day prior to when the school reopens. The most important aspect in every decision is that we keep the safety of children, staff and parents at the forefront of any decision.

EARLY PICK UP SIGN OUT PROCESS

We will continue the same sign out process for when children are leaving school early. Parents will need to come to the office, sign their children out on the iPad in the reception area. Parents will receive a printed slip which they will show the office staff who will let them through the office door. Parents will then go to the child’s classroom, give the printed slip to the teacher and collect the child. At break times the child will be called over the load speaker as it is difficult to locate the child during break times.

There will be a specialist timetable on the wall near the iPad so parents can see where their child is located in the school. Also, teachers will have a notice on their door to indicate where the class is. Eg STEM, MUSIC, PE, Library.

Steps to sign children out early:

1. Sign your child out on the ipad in the foyer.
2. Collect the printed sign out ticket.
3. Show the office staff the ticket, they will let you into the school.
4. Walk to your child’s classroom.
5. Give the printed ticket to the classroom teacher.
6. Collect your child and exit via the office administration.

Regards

Jamie Tactor

Principal