Day off due to surf carnival

A student-free day planned for Friday, February 25, has been approved due to the large impact of the NSW Surf Life Saving Carnival, according to Umina Public School principal Mr John Blair.

The regional director Mr John Mather has endorsed the change of routine in recognition of the impact that the surf carnival will have on the school.

"Normal lessons will not be provided and school canteen will be closed on that day and teachers will be involved with professional learning activities including the upgrade of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and quality teaching strategies," Mr Blair said.

"Student who are not attending the surf carnival and are not able to be supervised at home will be provided with supervision at school."

Buses will run as normal, however there are restrictions to traffic and road closures due to the expected attendance of 30,000 spectators.

Mr Blair said parents who normally drive their children to and from school should expect significantly changed traffic conditions.

Mr Blair added that the student-free day normally held on the first day of term two would not occur, with students and teachers starting the term on the same day, Tuesday, April 26.

Newsletter, February 15 John Blair, Umina Public School