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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
Tennis School Holiday Program
Elwood College Open Evening
De La Salle School Tours
Anzac Day 2026
2026 Interschools Snowsport Championships
Mentone Girls' Secondary College Information Night
Vic Super Camp
JAC Ormond
BGS Swim Holiday Program
Snowsports
If any families are interested in joining the EPS Snowsports team please contact Sarah Calman sarahcalman@gmail.com
An Alphabet Adventure book - Jacqui Braun (attended EPS from 1198- 2001)
Available online at The Nile, thenile.com.au
An alliteration picture book designed for kids up to the age of 10 that explores phonics and parts of speech.
Autumn School Holiday Activities
What’s on for Autumn school holidays?
Tuesday 7 April - Friday 17 April
Get active and creative this Autumn with these awesome activities by Youth Services @ Bayside City Council!
These activities are open to young people aged between 10 to 17 who have a connection to Bayside (live, work, study, play).
• Terrarium Creations, Peterson Youth Centre, Tuesday 7 April
• Zone Bowling, Zone Bowling Southland, Thursday 9 April
• VR Experience, Sandringham Library, Friday 10 April
• Bubble Soccer, Peterson Youth Centre, Tuesday 14 April
• Kpop Dancing Workshop, Black Rock Civic Centre, Thursday 16 April
• Hangout, Peterson Youth Centre, Friday 17 April
Bookings now open – https://www.bayside.vic.gov.au/services/youth/school-holiday-activities
Bookings close Friday 3 April.
ASC Camp
Elwood College school tour
The Social Domain
Code Camp
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
