St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is situated within a bushfire prone area as determined by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) and the School is required to have in place an up to date Bushfire Management Plan. The School reviews this plan every year and conducts regular drills to keep our staff and students prepared and aware.
The School may also be required to invoke pre-emptive closure on any day for which a Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating (FDR) has been declared for the local district. A Catastrophic FDR means that if a fire starts, it is likely to be uncontrollable, unpredictable, and fast moving.
What does this mean for our School?
When given advance warning that a Catastrophic FDR has been forecast for a given day, St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School would close for that day. The intention of this closure is to ensure maximum safety and minimum risk for students and staff.
Parents will be advised of the of closure, by SMS, on the day before the planned closure. Parents would be kept up to date on further developments, including the re-opening of the School, by SMS.
Please contact the School if you have any questions about the Bushfire Plan or possible pre-emptive School closures during the bushfire season.