School News
Tomorrow is our Art Trail- Student Art Exhibition.
There are 2 sessions to choose from for a visit- 8:30-9:00am or 3:00-3:30pm. A map has been circulated to all families via Compass and there will be coloured arrows around the trail to follow to visit all the amazing artworks our students have created. The trail has been designed as a loop, so you can begin at any point in the path. Our Art Captains will also be on hand if you need directions. Please note: if you are planning to visit during the afternoon session, you will need to collect your children from their classrooms and walk with them around the trail. If you wish to take your children home before 3:30pm you will need to sign them out at the office. There will be choir performances at 8:50am & 3:20pm on the quad for you to watch and enjoy. Please observe the Kiss & Go parking restrictions at the front of the school both before and after school. We hope to see you there.
Protecting against mosquito-borne diseases. Info from the Department of Education.
Warm and wet weather can result in greater numbers of mosquitoes and increased risk of illnesses from mosquito bites. While the overall risk is low, some mosquitoes carry diseases that make people sick.
The best protection against mosquito-borne illness is to avoid mosquito bites.
Families can protect against mosquito bites by:
· covering up as much as possible with long, loose-fitting, light-coloured clothing
· applying insect repellent that contains picaridin or DEET on exposed skin when leaving home
· limiting outdoor activity if lots of mosquitoes are active. Families with any health concerns should see their doctor or phone NURSE-ON-CALL: 1300 606 024 (available 24 hours).
Free Japanese encephalitis vaccines. Info from the Department of Education.
Japanese encephalitis virus is spread to humans through bites from infected mosquitoes and can cause a rare but potentially serious infection of the brain.
Free Japanese encephalitis vaccines are available to protect Victorians at higher risk of the virus.
The Victorian Department of Health encourages eligible people who live or work in high-risk local government areas to get vaccinated.
For more information, including what is considered a high-risk area and eligibility for a free vaccine, refer to the Department of Health’s Japanese encephalitis webpage.
Find out more
For more information on protecting against mosquito-borne diseases, families can refer to the following Better Health Channel pages: · Mosquitoes can carry diseases · Protect yourself from mosquito-borne disease, including a handy checklist to help reduce mosquito breeding sites at home and resources translated into other languages.
Level Crossing Removal Update
Our project team are working in conjunction with South East Water on upcoming watermain works, crossing underneath both Como Parade East and Como Parade West to feed connection to the new Parkdale station.
To complete these works......
- Como Parade East will be closed between Bethell Avenue and Stuart Avenue 7am to 5pm Thursday 24 and Friday 25 October, this includes closure of parking spaces in front of traders and traffic detours.
- Como Parade West northbound lane will be closed, along with approximately four car parking spaces in front of traders Hellenic Food Services to Bocconcinos Woodfired Pizzeria, 7am to 5pm Thursday 24 and Friday 25 October.
- Como Parade East closed between Barry Street and Warrigal Road 7am to 5pm Monday 28 October, this will also require a short road closure for NDD works on the Thursday 24 October.
- Como Parade West closed between Warrigal Road and Antibes Street 9am to 3pm Monday 28 October, these works will be completed out of school peak to assist with minimizing impacts to the school commute.
- Temporary full road closure along Como Parade West between Alameda Street and Parkers Road from 7am Thursday 24 and Friday 25 October.
100 years - pin badge/Centenary Parkdale Primary School Cookbook
Our commemorative pin badges are still on sale for $5 and our Centenary cookbook for $30. Both items can be ordered via Qkr! (under the 'Centenary Keepsake' tab) and will be issued at the end of each week to the student whose name they have been ordered under. Alternatively you can pop in and buy a badge from the office (card payments only please).
