Dear parents and carers
As you would be aware, the effects of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred are being
felt in many communities across South East Queensland.
Thankfully, I am writing to inform you that Pallara State School will be open
tomorrow, Tuesday 11 March.
Safety assessments
All required safety and risk assessments have been conducted and I can
confirm it is safe for students and staff to attend our school.
I am pleased to advise that all of our facilities have been returned to normal
operations.
Student absences
Please be mindful that some of our local roads and access to our school may
be affected. If this weather event poses a danger to your child travelling to
school, please notify the school of your child’s absence as soon as possible.
Absences can be advised via QParents noting ‘severe weather’ as the reason.
Absences due to emergencies and natural disasters will not be recorded on a
student’s report card.
Uniforms and other equipment
We appreciate that some families may have lost school uniforms and other
equipment. Students are able to wear casual clothes to school, however they
must wear covered shoes and sun-safe clothing. If you need assistance with
replacement uniforms or stationery, please let us know.
Transport services
If your child catches a bus or train to school, please check with your local
transport service provider to confirm if their services will be operational
tomorrow.
Monitoring the situation
Information about current weather conditions can be found on the Bureau of
Meteorology website at
www.bom.gov.au.
Health and wellbeing
It is incredibly important that you take time to look after yourselves and your
families. I encourage you to access the information available for parents and
students to support health and wellbeing during these difficult circumstances.
Thank you for your ongoing support and I look forward to seeing our
wonderful students at school tomorrow.
Regards
Nicole King
Principal
Pallara State School