Stay well this winter

Influenza (flu) can be serious, especially for children.

Choose to protect yourself and your loved ones with an annual flu vaccine. The earlier you and your family get vaccinated, the better your protection heading into winter.

Keeping our school community well

We encourage parents and carers and students to:

wash or sanitise your hands thoroughly and regularly, particularly before and after touching your face
cough or sneeze into your elbow
stay home if unwell and consult your GP or Nurse-on-Call as needed
stay up to date with your flu vaccinations.

Flu vaccinations

Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and older.

Some people are more at risk of severe illness from flu, especially babies and toddlers. They can get a free vaccination as part of the National Immunisation Program.

You can book a flu vaccine through your GP or pharmacy, or find a flu vaccine near you.

RSV vaccinations for mothers and babies

RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is a common virus that causes colds and ear infections. In babies, it can cause severe illness like bronchiolitis.

The RSV vaccine is available for pregnant women as part of the National Immunisation Program. In Victoria, eligible babies can also get the RSV vaccine until Wednesday 30 September 2026.

You can speak with your GP or midwife about the vaccine.

Find out more

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

your GP, pharmacist or midwife
the Better Health Channel – Don’t risk the flu campaign, including information about flu and other vaccines. This information is available in different languages
the Better Health Channel – RSV vaccine for mothers and infants
the Raising Children Network – influenza, COVID-19, bronchiolitis and helping your child prepare for vaccination.

Piano Teacher

Auskick Vampires Football Club

East Brighton Auskick is back at Hurlingham Park. We're running two sessions each week: Friday evenings and Saturday mornings.Starts :- Friday 1 May @ 5:00pm- Also Saturday 2 May @ 8:45am

Location: Hurlingham Park, BrightonWho: Ages 4–8 | All skill levels welcome

Register here: https://www.govampires.com/auskick

De La Salle Info Session

Battle of the Bands

The Parents Battle of the Bands is ON!It will be held at The Prince Bandroom, with a total of 5 local primary schools. Our school’s Parents Band, Lunchbox20, will be performing on:Thursday, 28th May (doors at 7pm)

All funds raised from ticket sales go straight back to supporting the performing arts and music programs of all participating schools. Please note: proceeds are shared based on the number of tickets each school sells. The more tickets our community buys, the more our students benefit!

🤘🏼It’s a legendary night of live music, laughs, and top-notch entertainment (just ask anyone who’s been before). Plus, it’s a great way to connect with families across different school communities.

Follow PBOB on Instagram and Facebook at @parents_battle_of_the_bands to catch the vibe. Tickets:2026 Battle Tickets - select Southside 1

Come and support Lunchbox 20 and be part of something bigger, bringing music, connection and opportunity to our school communities. Music. Connection. Creativity. Growth. Turn It Up.

Netball Clinic

Elwood College Homestay

Protecting against measles

Measles cases are rising in Victoria and around the world. Returned travellers make up most cases, but local spread has also been detected.

Vaccination is the most safe and effective way to protect yourself and others against measles. People need 2 doses of a measles-containing vaccine to be fully protected.

To help protect against measles, you should check your family’s measles vaccinations today. This is particularly important if you are:

· planning any travel

· were born during or after 1966

· were born overseas.

You can check your measles vaccination records: · on your Medicare online account through MyGov or by contacting the Australian Immunisation Register on 1800 653 809

· on your personal health records, such as your childhood immunisation records

· by speaking to your GP or immunisation provider.

About measles Measles is a viral infection. It spreads easily from airborne droplets, such as from coughing or sneezing, and nose and throat secretions.

Symptoms may include:

· fever

· feeling tired or unwell

· cough or runny nose

· sore and red eyes (conjunctivitis)

· diarrhoea – especially in infants.

This is usually followed by a red, blotchy, non-itchy rash that often starts on the face before spreading down the body.

Measles can cause serious illness and be life-threatening. People who are not fully immunised or have not had a previous measles infection are at increased risk.

Pregnant women, children aged under 5 years and those with weakened immune systems are at increased risk of severe illness and complications.

If your child develops measles symptoms, you should:

· keep your child home from school and seek medical care and testing

· call the health service and wear a face mask when travelling to and attending the health service

· let our school know if your child has measles, or is being tested for measles

· keep your child at home until well and advised by a health professional.

Free measles vaccines

Anyone who does not have 2 doses of measles vaccine, or is unsure, can get a measles vaccine.

Free vaccines are available for:

· infants aged 12 months to 18 months

· children and teenagers aged under 20 years

· adult refugees and humanitarian entrants.

Free vaccines are also available for anyone with or without a Medicare card if they are:

· born during or after 1966 who have not received 2 doses or are unsure, including people born overseas

· infants from 6 months and before 11 months of age before overseas travel.

Vaccination is widely available at your GP, local pharmacist, local council or Aboriginal Health Service. Call ahead to see if you are eligible for a free vaccine.

If your child has had new or catch-up vaccines, we encourage you to give our school an updated immunisation history statement.

Find out more

For more information, refer to: · the Better Health Channel web page How to find your immunisation records

2026 Interschools Snowsport Championships

JAC Ormond

Snowsports

If any families are interested in joining the EPS Snowsports team please contact Sarah Calman sarahcalman@gmail.com

The Social Domain

Foster Care

Key Assets Victoria is a not-for-profit foster care agency supporting children in care that operates in all areas of Melbourne and many regional areas.

There are currently 12,458 children in Victoria that need the support of a loving caring foster family.

FOSTER CARERS NEEDED

If you have thought about foster care, please get in touch and ask the questions you have always wanted to.

Ring: Key Assets 1800 932 237 or 1800 WE CARE

Email: info@keyassets.com.au

Web: canifoster.com.au or keyassets.com.au

Please call if you require any additional information and like us on Facebook and Instagram

Babysitting

Our contact information is HeidiMiles@caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au and JasmineGilbert@caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au. We are happy to babysit together or separately, thank you!!

Korean Classes

Sport Star Academy

Junior Cellists

Drama Classes - Elwood

Learn to Sail

Learn to sail these school holidays with Tackers at Albert Park lake!

Tackers is a fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-12 yrs. Participants learn how to sail small boats with the guidance and expertise of our Australian Sailing qualified instructors.

Tackers focuses on teaching sailing in a fun and engaging way where participants can sail with friends and make new friendships along the way.

Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience or club membership to participate.

Visit https://www.theboatshed.net.au/tackers for more information and/or to book a place.

French Classes

Holloway Bend Scouts

Elsternwick Park Tennis Lessons

Dance Classes

Strong Nation Brighton

Cubs &Scouts

TSR Combative Training

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