Arrangements for schools regarding Influenza H1N1 (Human Swine Flu)
As you may be aware, a decision has been made at a national level to introduce a range of additional measures to reduce the spread of Influenza H1N1 (Human Swine Flu). These measures are a response to the fact that Australia has moved from the Pandemic Influenza phase Delay to the current phase Contain. The key Government objective of the Contain phase is to limit the spread of the virus.
Students returning from overseas
Among these measures is an agreement that all states and territories move to excluding, for a seven-day period, school students from schools that are returning or arriving from the following overseas countries: Mexico, United States of America, Canada, Panama and Japan. This list can be found on the Department of Health and Ageing website: www.healthemergency.gov.au and is reviewed regularly in light of the current situation. In Queensland we are referring to this period as a seven-day timeout period.
Students returning from Victoria
Any student who has travelled to Victoria recently is required to stay at home from school for 7 days.
A fully detailed letter regarding these arrangements was given to students to take home on Tuesday 26 May, 2009. If you did not receive a copy of this letter, please contact the school office on 49230333 or if you have an urgent after hours query, please phone 0429 873139.
Glenmore State High School awarded - Best Career Curriculum in Australia
Two weeks ago Mr Chris Champion represented Glenmore High in Melbourne at the 2009 National Beacon Conference and Awards Presentations. Glenmore High has been an active participant for over 7 years in this National organisation. With over 100 schools across Australia in this program, we are very pleased to announce that Glenmore High has been acknowledged with two National Awards this year:
1. Best Career Curriculum in Australia and
2. Runner up for the Most Outstanding Beacon Coordinator in the country. Congratulations Mrs Jo Emmert.
Glenmore High - Number one Legal Debaters in Rockhampton
Congratulations Sam Richardson (solicitor), Emily Vale and Rachael Cage (Barristers) and teacher, Mrs Rigney, for a stunning performance in the district Moot two weeks ago. Rachael and Emily took out first place and will now travel to Bond University for an opportunity at a significant scholarship .
Mission Australia's 2009 National Survey of Young Australians
Mission Australia is carrying out a survey of Young Australians in 2009. The survey gives young Australians aged 11 to 24 years an opportunity to comment on a range of issues that are important to them. The responses provide valuable information for anyone concerned about the wellbeing of young people. The survey can be completed on line at the following website www.missionaustralia.com.au/youthsurvey. The closing date for responses is Friday 26 June, 2009.
ADDITIONAL places available in 2009 AMSCO program
Educational Tax Rebate
From the Australian Tax Office website:
To helpfamilies meet the cost of educating their children for the future, the Government will introduce a new 50 per cent Education Tax Refund from 1 July 2008 at a cost of around $4.4 billion over the next 4 years.
For more information, visit:
Parents entitled to Family Tax Benefit Part A, or whose school children receive Youth Allowance or similar payment, will be able to claim:
a 50 per cent tax refund of up to $750 in educational expenses for each child undertaking primary school studies (that is, a refund of up to $375 per child, per year)
- a 50 per cent tax refund of up to $1,500 in education expenses for each student undertaking secondary school studies (that is, a refund of up to $750 per child, per year).
Class of 1994 Reunion
Year 12 students from 1994 are invited to express their interest in a 15 year reunion, planned for 2009, by phoning Averil Gooding (Kitchiner) on 49363382 or emailing her:
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AMSCO Program for Students Starting Year 8 in 2009
