First Aid

Smile Squad dental services team will be visiting PLSC in August Term 3

Smile Squad is the Victorian Government free school dental program.  Smile Squad provides free dental services to students at school during school hours. These services include dental check-ups and preventative services, or any general treatment that is needed.

Do I need to do anything?

No, you do not need to do anything at this stage.  We will provide more information and consent forms closer to the date.

Who can access these free services?

Any student at PLSC can access these free dental services up to the age of 18. 

Cold and Flu Season

Is upon us again and one of the best ways to stay well this winter is to have your flu shot. 

Influenza (sometimes called 'the flu') is a highly contagious virus that causes widespread illness every year.

Flu immunisation is recommended for everyone from 6 months of age who want to protect themselves from the flu and its complications.

Where can I get the flu vaccine?

You can organise you Flu vaccine through your GP or local pharmacy. 

$22 per dose, or free for: 

• Children over 6 months old, and under 5 years old.
• People aged 5 years and over, with medical risk factors.
• Pregnant women
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of all ages.

This infographic helps you compare cold and flu symptoms.

If your child is unwell or displaying any cold or flu symptoms please stay home. 

You can report your child’s absence on Compass; 

Simply LOG IN TO Compass App - On the parent DASHBOARD – click on student PROFILE PICTURE – click on ATTENDANCE NOTE – click REASON -  add DATE – click ADD ATTENDANCE NOTE. 

OR 

If you need assistance you can call the general administration office on 03) 9464 0122 to report your child’s absence, press #2 for absences.

E-cigarettes - VAPING  

Parents, carers, schools, and community all play an important role in protecting children and young people from, and educating them about, the harmful effects of smoking and vaping.

Research from the Royal Children’s Hospital shows many parents and carers are not aware of the harmful effects or how their views about smoking and vaping can impact the likelihood of a young person taking up smoking or vaping.

The Department of Education has developed resources to help you learn more about the health risks of smoking and vaping. The resources include advice about how to talk to children and young people about vaping, and where to get support. To access the resources, go to https://www.vic.gov.au/smoking-and-vaping-advice-parents

You can also view this video on smoking and vaping from experts at the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne for health advice and tips for starting a conversation with young people.

In Victoria, a person must not smoke or vape on school premises or within 4 metres of any pedestrian access point to school premises.