5 March 2025

Dear Parents and Carers,

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is threatening to produce significant rain, strong winds and flash flooding in our community. This weather is expected to continue over the coming days.

I am writing to inform you that St James College will be closed Thursday and Friday (6th and 7th March).

Please do not send your child to school.

As part of our disaster management protocol, we follow the advice of the State Government and emergency services. We always act in the interests of the safety of students, staff and the wider community. This decision is based on an assessment of the current conditions and risks associated with movement in and around our community.

• We will continue to provide updates and information to our families via our School
Facebook, College App and School Email.

Student absences
Absences due to emergencies and natural disasters and when a school is closed, will not be recorded on a student’s report card.

School re-opening
We continue to be guided by the State Government and emergency services, and I will keep you informed of any developments.

• At this stage, school will be open Monday 10th March.

Up-to-date information on school closures is available from closures.qld.edu.au

Monitoring the situation
Please continue to listen to our local ABC Radio service and monitor emergency services’ social media accounts for updates and advice. Information about current weather conditions can be found on the Bureau of Meteorology website at bom.gov.au If you need immediate help, call Triple Zero (000).

To those who may be personally affected, my thoughts and prayers are with you. It is 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.

Regards

Ms Andrée Rice
Principal
St James College