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ACE Foundation-Glasses Program

The ACE Foundation was established by Chair, Dr Leon Shapero, in 2014.

 

The ACE Vision is to assist students of any age in the City of Casey who are experiencing significant challenges in their educational pursuits.

One of the ACE Foundation initiatives is to provide FREE eye testing and provision of FREE glasses for all public students with vision impairment in the City of Casey.

 

If you have a current Health Care Card, and feel your child may need assistance, please contact Tracey Logonder at Hampton Park Secondary College on 8795 9400 for further information.

Stay well this winter

In Victoria, influenza (flu) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection numbers are high among children aged 5 to 11 years, particularly in those in their first few years of school. The Victorian Department of Health expects more respiratory infections over Term 3.

 

Most children with flu or RSV have a mild fever, runny nose or cough. Some children, particularly babies and children with underlying medical conditions, may have more severe illness.

 

Keeping our school community well 

Parents, carers and students are encouraged to:

  • wash and sanitise their hands regularly
  • avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands
  • cover their nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing
  • stay at home if unwell and consult a general practitioner (GP) or NURSE-ON-CALL as needed
  • stay up to date with flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.

Our school has masks for staff, students and visitors if they want to wear them. 

Flu vaccinations

Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and your family from getting the flu.

Annual flu vaccination is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and older. As part of the National Immunisation Program, it is free for:

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and older
  • children aged 6 months to under 5 years
  • people aged 6 months or older with underlying medical conditions.

Flu vaccinations can be booked through GPs, pharmacies or your local council immunisation service. 

 

Find out more

For more information about staying safe this winter, refer to:

Vic Kids Eat Well

We’re part of the Vic Kids Eat Well movement so we can boost healthier food and drink options. #VicKidsEatWell @VicKidsEatWell

 

More details to come…

Plans are underway for our next Health Pop Up… details coming soon! 

eSafety Commissioner Parent and Carer webinars

eSafety's free webinars provide parents and carers with the knowledge, skills and tools to support their children to have safe, positive online experiences. Their 2023 webinars include a broad range of topics that will be delivered by their expert education and training team:

  • Online boundaries and consent
  • Getting the most out of gamin
  • Online relationships and consent
  • Getting started with social media

Healthy Life Habits Sessions with Year 11's

Kaye & Prue along with some visiting school nurses from nearby schools delivered a session to Year 11 students during Mentor classes on Tuesday 18 July. The session explored healthy life habits to increase long term health outcomes and key healthy habits to maintain in life as an adult. 

The topics covered included self-care, healthy eating, keeping active, sleep, safe party, mental and sexual health.

A session with Year 12’s is also planned in coming weeks.

 

Please access their term 3 webinar schedule here:

2023 parent and carer webinar schedule.pdf (esafety.gov.au)

 

Or their website to register:

Webinars for parents and carers | eSafety Commissioner

The Health Promotion Nurse Kaye Walker  (DET Secondary School Nurse) has changed work days and is now available on Monday and Tuesday and located in the Wellbeing Centre. 

The role is primarily health promotion focused and attached is an infographic to explain the role.

PLEASE NOTE: The health promotion nurse cannot undertake long term counselling around psychological, relationship or educational problems.

To make a referral please follow the wellbeing referral process. 

Regards, Kaye