COVID and other illnesses

There have been some cases of COVID in the school comminity. Please keep children at home if they are unwell, particularly if they are showing cold/flu symptoms, to reduce the spread of the infection they are carrying. The school still has a supply of Rapid Antigen Tests, if you would like some sent home, please contact the office.

Would all parents please note, Department of Education Guidelines stipulate that any child who has a vomiting and/or diarrhoea episode needs to remain absent from school for 24 hours after the last episode of vomiting and/or diarrhoea.

We understand the pressures placed on families with the prolonged absence of a child, however gastric illness can be easily passed from one student to another, so children are best kept at home until all 24 hours after symptoms have stopped.

https://www.health.vic.gov.au/infectious-diseases/school-exclusion-table

Late arrivals / early departures

If your child is late to school (even by one minute) please sign them in at the office. The teachers mark the rolls at 9:00am and do not have time to go back and change this for late arrivals. If you need to collect your child early for an appointment, please call or email the school office prior to your arrival, this enables the teacher to have your child packed up ready to go.

Sunsmart School

A reminder that hats must be worn for outside play from the start of September. Please make sure your child has a broad-rimmed hat.

Spare clothing

Please pack some spare clothing for your child/ren. With the wetter weather upon us, many children are coming to the sickbay at recess and lunch wet or muddy. We have a limited amount of clothing in sick bay and cannot always give children spare clothing. If you child is excessively wet and muddy you will be contacted and asked to bring in a change of clothes.

Parking around the school

We have been contacted by a concerned neighbour eho would like to remind parents to observe the no standing and no parking signs on the roads around the school, particularly in Margaret street. It is important that drivers are considerate of residents and keep the areas clear in case of emergency.

Working With Children Checks / VITs

Would all parents please ensure their WWCC is current prior to nominating to help with activities during camps. It is a legal requirement for those assisting with child activities to hold a current WWCC (either volunteer or employee) OR a current VIT card (for teachers).

WWCC applications are free for volunteers and can be obtained online at https://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/.

Julie, Emma (Mon, Tues, Wed) & Salina (Wed, Thur, Fri)

Macedon Primary School Newsletter

Respect, Responsibility, Creativity, Integrity, Teamwork

Issue 36 · 15 Nov 2023

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