School News

Staying 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: 

• Stay well this winter on the Better Health Channel, translated into 16 languages
• Influenza and immunisation on the Better Health Channel
• Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) on the Better Health Channel
• Getting vaccinated against influenza.

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PRIME  bottles

We have noticed students bringing PRIME bottles into class as drink bottles, normally this would not be an issue, however the energy drink they normally contain is also clear making it hard to determine if students have energy drink or water in them.  We would appreciate it if you could no longer pack these bottles as water bottles for school.  Thank you for your cooperation with this.

ICAS

A letter was sent home recently regarding  ICAS assesments. 

What is ICAS?  

ICAS is an online academic competition that is designed to assess students’ higher order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Writing, Spelling Bee and Digital Technologies.  

Each assessment celebrates students’ accomplishments by providing opportunities for recognition and development. Every student who participates will receive a printed certificate and an online results report. Top performers will be eligible for medals.  

We encourage you to consider entering your child into ICAS this year.   

Uniform Shop Update

Our school uniform shop is nearly ready for business.

Polos and selected sizes of hoodies and jackets will be available for purchase from Wednesday 26th July & hats will be avaiable in time for term 4.

We will keep you informed as further uniform arrives.

 SCHOOL UNIFORM PRICE  LIST

Students may also wear white and red checked dresses, black shorts/skirts, or black pants .

We also have a selection of secondhand items available from the school office, however sizes may be limited. 

Should you require any further assistance regarding uniforms, please contact the school office on 5633 1566.

Foundation Enrollments

Please follow this link for information about our 2024 Transition Program including school visits, parent informaiton sessions and tours.

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