Environment, Facilities and Grounds 

UPDATES:

Cleaners’ Room Plumbing Update

A one-way valve within the drain system in the Yaluk cleaners’ room has been installed. This prevents sewer gases from travelling back up through the pipes and into the building.

This rectification measure should significantly reduce the recurrence of odours into the Yaluk building. We will continue to monitor the effectiveness of this solution. Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining a safe and pleasant environment for our school community.

Reminder

To assist in minimising smells, please ensure:

• All biologival hazards are double bagged before being placed in bins.
• Bins are not overfilled.
• If a bin becomes heavily soiled or odorous, please tie the bag securely and arrange for it to be removed. A new liner should then be placed in the bin.

These small actions make a significant difference in maintaining a clean and hygienic environment.

Facilities Maintenance: 

While Jacob is on leave, please continue to use the maintenance log as usual. If anything urgent arises, please notify Mary on her work mobile: 0467 728 193.

Contractor works take time to organise, including site visits, obtaining quotes, approval of quotes, and scheduling works.

Classroom Incidents

Classroom cleaning incidents during the day

Cleaning spills on Carpet: Staff are expected to cleanup spills, bodily fluids and other actions as thoroughly as they are able. 

Absorbent Material (former Kitty Litter)

Please note: We now have a new absorbent product available for small spills (e.g. vomit) and for other minor incidents, which is called "SpillFix Floor All Purpose Absorbent".  This will help contain the spill quickly and reduce slip risks.

If a deeper clean is required, notify Mary (0467 728 193) so a spot steam clean if needed can be booked. Spot stem cleans occur at the end of the day. 

Please use chalk to draw a mark around the spill, leaving a 20-30cm margin around the affected area. This will help the steam cleaner locate and treat the spill efficiently.

Cleaning spills on vinyl:Staff to clean up spills as thoroughly as possible. After cleaning, email or text Mary (0467728193) to inform them of the spill and request a note in the Cleaners Logbook for additional cleaning, if needed.