Office news
Karoo Primary School
Compass Events
Compass is the main communication tool between home and school, with notifications from classrooms, whole school messages, event information (excursions/incursions), reminders, parent/teacher interview bookings, newsletter etc. We strongly encourage all parents to regularly check in to avoid missing deadlines and important information. We will endeavour to list any events requiring parent attention in each newsletter.
Events currently requiring parent consent/payment:
- Year 2 Mont De Lancey Homestead - payment & consent due 29/4/26
- Year 5 & 6 Super Speak - payment & consent due date extended to 19th April
ANZAC Appeal 2026
We will once again be selling ANZAC Day merchandise at Karoo Primary School on behalf of the Boronia RSL. As ANZAC Day falls on the first weekend of Term 2, there will be limited opportunity to purchase badges this year. On sale for one week only - Monday 20th-Friday 24th April.
On behalf of Boronia RSL, we thank you for your support.
Protecting against Measles
Measles cases are rising in Victoria and around the world. Returned travellers make upmost cases, but local spread has also been detected.
Vaccination is the most safe and effective way to protect yourself and others againstmeasles. 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 vaccinationstoday. 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 fullyimmunised 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 thehealth 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 AboriginalHealth 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
- the Department of Health for translated resources about measles and measlesimmunisations
- your GP, local pharmacist, local council or Aboriginal Health Service.