In Glen’s introductory session with your students he will introduce himself and explain why he is doing what he is doing.

Often the schools like to make their own introduction and explain to the students what they hope the students will gain from the program and the behaviour that is expected from the students throughout the day.

Then to introduce Glen a simple – ‘This is Glen Gerreyn (pronounced Gerine – rhymes with ‘dine’) from the Oxygen Factory' is adequate.

The normal student/teacher ratio is required during any Oxygen Factory Presentation. Many staff who have engaged themselves in the presentation find it personally beneficial and also come away with the same information as the students allowing for adequate follow-up and reference back to the seminar material in form class or similar discussion time with the students. Our hope is that the information conveyed to the students from the Oxygen Factory has a lasting impact and this is further assisted by teachers who can actively participate in some or all of the sessions.

Due to the nature of some of the Oxygen Factory seminars, sensitive issues may be raised throughout the presentation (e.g. depression, divorce, suicide, drugs, death etc) and followup may be required. It is the responsibilty of the school to provide this followup and support for the young people. A welfare coordinator, year advisor school counsellor, psychologist or pastoral care worker must be present during every seminar. We recommend that the school make available to the students a list of relevant resources including local community services, phone hotlines, and youth support websites in addition to the resources provided by Oxygen Factory.

Learn from St Philomena's in Moree where one teacher used his resources and got community businesses to help out!

For some time we have wanted the Oxygen Factory to make a presentation to our students and with only 90 students in years 9 and 10 and the fact we are 8 hours by road from Sydney it was always going to be difficult. To achieve this we contacted QANTASLINK to provide 2 return flights from Sydney to Moree which they did and the use of our local theatre for the presentation is without cost thanks to the owners. Year 10 and 11 students from Moree Secondary College will be joining St Philomena’s on the day making it a wonderful opportunity for the youth of Moree. We are really looking forward to the Oxygen Factory and hope their visit can become a biennial experience. Shaun Baldwin ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

The Oxygen Factory has the following policy regarding cancellations.

- Cancellations of confirmed bookings can be made 8 weeks prior to the seminar date without penalty.
- Cancellations within 8 weeks of the seminar date will incur 50% of the complete seminar fee.
- Cancellations within 4 weeks of the seminar date will incur 75% of the complete seminar fee.
- Cancellations within 1 week of the seminar date will incur 100% of the complete seminar fee.

Adequate notice of no less than 4 weeks must be given if you are rescheduling your seminar. A new date must be secured at the time that you postpone the seminar otherwise the cancellation penalties will apply.

We appreciate all schools we visit to provide a written reference of their experiences with the Oxygen Factory. We do this to provide an excellent reference point for new schools who want to book the Oxygen Factory for the first time. There is nothing better for these schools than to hear from other schools about their experience with the Oxygen Factory. We can tell new schools about how great we are but it is always better for them to hear it from our other happy customers. Written references can be mailed or emailed and with your permission are included on our website and possibly on other marketing material.

Many school teachers also offer themselves as verbal references in support of the Oxygen Factory which is always very much appreciated.