The NSW Rural Fire Service do a wonderful job in protecting our beautiful Northern Beaches. It is days like today we appreciate all the more the work they do and how much bushland we have near the school. This week's Hazard Reduction "burn offs" were a well planned attempt to reduce the threat of bushfires over summer. It is unusual for Hazard Reductions to be conducted on weekdays. Fortunately they erected a flashing sign near the school several days earlier and personally visited the school on Wednesday to ensure we were aware of it.
Because of the advance notice our school nurse was able to contact parents of children we had been notifed have severe asthma. Our nurse was kept busy through the day but as an "Asthma Friendly" school she was well prepared to assist students and keep parents informed.
For students in junior school it meant the opportunity to watch a video over lunch instead of playing. For senior students the library was a popular choice for the chess players. Most however headed to the airconditioned comfort of the hall.
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