Re: Our response to the SARS outbreak (04/04/03)

1. All current Taylors and Embassy students (many of the latter are Taylors April Intake students) have been told that THEY MAY NOT LEAVE AUSTRALIA DURING THE FORTHCOMING TERM BREAK.

2. We will be checking the passports of students at the commencement of next term and we will take very serious action with any student who breaks this rule.

3. We are monitoring very closely and on a daily basis the information bulletins available at www.health.gov.au.  We have encouraged our staff and students who have any concerns to ring the Department of Health Hotline on 1800 004 599.  Further information is also available at www.dfat.gov.au. 

4. Any student returning to Taylors/Embassy and all direct entry April Intake students in the weeks ahead will be required to go to a doctor for a health check and to bring us a medical certificate indicating they do not have any symptoms of SARS.  Our staff will be keeping a close eye on all students and any child who has flu/cold symptoms will be required to go to a doctor immediately and be checked for infection.

5. Written communication has been provided for parents of current students, SMUFY students (returning next week), doctors (to whom students go for SARS health checks) and homestays.

F. I. Paterson.
Principal, Taylors College Melbourne Campus.