Urgent Notice Regarding School Closures
The following information concerns schools in Central and Southern Qld, Northern NSW
This page will be updated during today with the latest information where possible but please check with your local school or emergency services for the latest advice.
FOR LIVE UPDATES PLEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING:
QLD - http://deta.qld.gov.au/natural-disasters.html
NSW - http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/about-us/news-at-det/bushfire-safety
Natural disasters and closed educational facilities
Queensland
LAST UPDATED FEB 23, 2015 at 8am (Qld time).
Closed educational facilities as at 9:00pm on 22 February 2015
Berserker Street State School
Emu Park State School
Frenchville State School
Givelda State School
Goovigen State School
Granville State School
Jambin State School
One Mile State School
Prospect Creek State School
Rockhampton North Special School
Rockhampton Special School
Taranganba State School
Thangool State School
Waraburra State School
Wowan State School
Yeppoon State High School
Yeppoon State School
The decision to open or close schools and other facilities include factors such as current and predicted weather conditions, river and stream levels as well as road and access conditions.
The safety of students, teachers and community members is the department's highest priority. During weather events, parents and staff should monitor regular radio reports in affected areas. They are also advised to listen to updated weather forecasts and emergency services directives regarding the safety of road travel.
Concerned parents can also contact their principal or local education office for updated information about access to their children's school and updated classroom arrangements.
During weather events, teachers should contact their school or regional office for additional advice on school opening or closing arrangements.
Catholic and Independent Schools
All Catholic schools in the following areas will be closed on Monday 23 February:
- Rockhampton
- Capricorn Coast
- Gracemere
Approved Providers make the decision to close and re-open their education and care service/s and are only required to notify the department within 24 hours of the service closing.
For the latest updates visit http://qldalert.com and follow us on http://www.facebook.com/pages/Queensland-Department-of-Education-and-Training/136384799716300 Facebook and Twitter.
NSW SCHOOL CLOSURES
- Orama Public School
