Dear students and families
It is with great sadness that we need to announce the cancellation of the Lou Morrison Kimberley Tour 2020 due to ongoing concerns about the Coronavirus (Covid19).
The reasons for this decision are:
- The general advisory ‘not to travel’ and the long distances involved
- The risk of the virus flaring up at a later stage and affecting many participants
- Concern from some parents about the trip, their children being away from home during this worrying time and limitations due to public gathering restrictions
- Various confined spaces on the trip (plane, bus) contravening advisories about public distancing
- The suspension of visits to the indigenous schools
- The possibility of Virgin Airlines changing/cancelling routes with little notice
We are very sorry about this outcome but feel, on balance, it is the best decision to make at this time.
We want to thank all the students who applied for the tour and their families for supporting the program. We hope and pray there will be other opportunities in the future to participate in the School’s Global Programs.
I will be arranging refunds to families of all tour money paid in due course.
If you have any queries you are welcome to contact me (mark.fielding@ststephens.wa.edu.au)
Warm regards
Dr Mark Fielding