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FIRST AID REMINDERS 

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

The Department of Health has specific guidelines regarding infectious diseases. Any infectious diseases (e.g. chickenpox, measles, mumps, impetigo, etc.) must be reported to the school and your doctor. 

The school is then required to notify the Department of Health. A notice will be sent home to alert parents of any illnesses within the school.

Before your child can return to school, a medical clearance from your GP is required.

Most children and families will not be adversely affected by these common childhood illnesses. Still, we do have students and families who are immunocompromised and need to be contacted so they can make arrangements.

For more information, please refer to the Department of Health's guidelines: https://www.health.vic.gov.au/infectious-diseases/school-exclusion-table.

STUDENT HEALTH SUPPORT PLANS FOR FOUNDATION STUDENTS

All Foundation students were sent home with a Student Health Support Plan last year. 

If you haven’t already done so, please complete and return the form to the office as soon as possible. If you need a new form, it’s available for download from the school website under Notices and Forms: https://www.kalinda.vic.edu.au/page/59/Notices-and-Forms.

SPARE CLOTHES 

We would like to kindly remind you to pack a set of spare clothing for your child to keep in their backpack. Having an extra set of clothes readily available ensures that your child is prepared for any unforeseen circumstances that may arise throughout the day, such as accidents.

Brooke Witherow

First Aid Officer