Arrangements for Bushfire Season
Our school is in a bushfire prone area and is listed as Category 2 on the NSW Department of Education’s bushfire risk register.
In consultation with our local RFS and WHS Consultant it has been decided that if we encounter dangerous bushfire conditions we will first evacuate, if possible, to our off-site evacuation location (Hanging Rock Oval or Mackay Park Sports Park), however if it is deemed unsafe to do so we will then ‘SHELTER’ in our school hall. This has been identified as a very safe location by the local RFS.
In addition, schools may be made non-operational due to changing higher risk conditions and advice from emergency services and the State Emergency Operations Centre. Our school will inform our school community after 4 pm if there is a change to the operational status of the school for the following day. To assist the school in contacting all families please ensure that you have provided us with up-to-date contact details.
As implemented throughout previous challenging times, we will ensure parents/carers are kept up to date via our Facebook page and Sentral Parent Portal. We urge parents to please ensure they are connected to the school via these communication mediums for safety purposes.
The Fire Danger Rating does not mean there will be a bushfire, but rather weather conditions that could pose a high risk for a bushfire event. The measure is proactive to ensure staff, students and the community remain safe.
We recommend that all our families follow the advice of the NSW Rural Fire Service and ensure that your family knows what to do if there is a fire.
It can take as little as five minutes to make your plan. Discuss it with your family so you know what you will do in the event of a fire. https://www.myfireplan.com.au/
Please contact the school on 02 4472 4059 if you would like any further information about this matter.
The NSW Rural Fire Service website provides a range of useful information at: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au. Further information can also be found at NSW Department of Education’s School Safety website: https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/school-safety