Newport Lakes Primary School

Whole School News

Thunderstorm Asthma – be prepared this pollen season

Grass pollen season, which typically runs from October to December each year in Victoria, brings an increase in asthma and hay fever symptoms. It also increases the risk of thunderstorm asthma. For people with asthma or hay fever, especially those who experience wheezing or coughing with their hay fever, thunderstorm asthma can be sudden, serious and even life threatening.

 

Newport Lakes Primary School will implement a range of measures to keep our school community safe as the risk of thunderstorm asthma increases. 

Many of our staff are trained in asthma first aid, and we will monitor the VicEmergency app to receive thunderstorm warnings, and, where appropriate, keep students indoors when weather forecasts identify greater risk. 

During the season, there are some things you can do to prepare and protect yourself and your family:

  • If your child has ever had asthma, talk to your doctor about what you can do to help protect them from the risk of thunderstorm asthma this pollen season, including updating your asthma action plan. Taking an asthma preventer properly and regularly is key to preventing asthma, including thunderstorm asthma. 
  • If your child has hay fever, see your pharmacist or doctor for a hay fever treatment plan and check if you should have an asthma reliever puffer. These are available from a pharmacy without a prescription.
  • If your child has hay fever and experiences wheezing and coughing, it is important to make sure they don’t also have asthma. Speak to your doctor about an asthma action plan.   
  • Where possible, avoid being outside during thunderstorms from October to December, especially during the wind gusts that come before the storm. Go inside and close your doors and windows. If you have your air conditioning on, turn it to ‘recirculate’.

Protect yourself this pollen season – managing asthma and allergies matters.

Find out more 

 

For more information, speak to your doctor. You can also visit the Better Health Channel website.

 

Icy Pole Days Friday 10th November

Icy pole treat is on again tomorrow!

Students are able to purchase an ice block for 50 cents at the start of lunch time. These days will then run fortnightly on a Friday.

  • Friday 10th November
  • Friday 24th November
  • Friday 8th December

 

 

 

 

CHANGE OF DATE!!

'Growing Up Online' - Parent Session .

NLPS invites parents to an educational and empowering session about the benefits of growing up online, and what parents and carers need to be aware of. 

The session will be covering topics such as:

  • reality & risk
  • online grooming
  • cyberbullying
  • sharing nudes
  • problematic gaming
  • exposure to damaging content
  • and top tip
  • question time

Susan McLean is Australia's foremost expert in the area of Cybersafety and young people. She was the first Victorian Police Officer appointed to a position involving Cybersafety & young people. Susan took her first report of cyberbullying in 1994 and since then has conducted extensive research and has completed advanced training and tertiary studies in both the USA and UK. She has authored resources for the Victorian Dept. of Education & Training, writes and reviews school policies, provides crisis management/advice to schools and to national and international companies. Susan is the most highly qualified & experienced presenter in Australia and is internationally renowned. 

  • When  -  NEW DATE -  Thursday 30th November  -  7pm to 8pm
  • Where  -  NLPS Multi Purpose Room
  • Bookings essential via CompassTix  -  https://compasstix.com/e/ocgvm3hojn  
  • This is an adult only session - no child minding is available

 

Term 4 Lunchtime Clubs