SCHOOL NEWS

THANK-YOU, STUART DIGGENS!

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Stuart Diggens (Grandparent of Kyle in PSC)  for his generous donation of a brand-new BBQ to our school. Your kindness and support will make a big difference at school events, bringing our community together over great food and good times. We truly appreciate your generosity!

CHICKEN POX

Chicken Pox has been reported in the Castle Unit. Chicken Pox is spread by airborne droplets produced by coughing or sneezing or with fluid from the blisters. The incubation period (time between becoming infected and developing symptoms) is 2-3 weeks but may be longer. The infectious period is from 2 days before the rash appears until at least 5 days after the rash first appears and all blisters have crusted over. Students are to be excluded from school until all blisters have dried (usually 5 days). People at high risk of complications from Chicken Pox include pregnant women, young babies, people with an immune deficiency or people with leukemia. Symptoms to watch out for are: slight fever and cold-like symptoms, followed by a rash. The rash is more noticeable on the trunk than on the limbs and may affect the scalp, inside of the mouth, nose and throat. The rash is usually itchy. For further information please go to the SA Health website.

RIGHT BITE

At Hackham East PS we follow the SA Right Bite Food and Drink standards and in line with this allow only water in student drink bottles to be consumed throughout the school day.

Please support us with this by ensuring children do not come to school with cordial or similar in drink bottles.

NEW LAWS REGARDING SMOKING AND VAPING

From 1 March 2024 new regulations will extend the smoke-free and vape-free areas to within 10 metres of site boundaries.

This includes:

•  School drop-off and pick-up zones that are within 10 metres of the school fence, gate or boundary
• Footpaths, roads, public nature strips and public recreation areas that are within 10 metres of a school boundary.