SCHOOL Notices
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.
Frankston High 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.
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ALUMNI | Event
'2024 Save the Date for the
Centenary Past Staff lunch'
12.00pm Wednesday 13 March 2024
Barmah Park Winery
Please contact Sue Robinson srobinson@fhs.vic.edu.au
UNIFORM | Purchases
PSW Mornington
1/22 Watt Rd, Mornington
BOOKS | Purchase Second Hand Books
PFA Second Hand Book Sale
STUDENT SUPERVISION | Before and After School
Please be aware that teachers are on duty in the grounds on the:
7-10 Campus: from 8.30am until 3.40pm.
Senior Campus: from 8.00am until 3.40pm.
It is advisable for students to arrive at school after supervision begins.
Please note that some buses leave after the conclusion of yard duty. Students are expected to behave in a responsible manner when in school uniform, before and after school. The public often contact Frankston High School to comment on the excellent behaviour of students in public areas.
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MORNINGTON PENINSULA | Badminton
Coaching Sessions, Thursdays 6.00pm - 7.30pm at Frankston High School Stadium
Badminton coaching is available for all standards of junior players by our qualified coaches. Beginners welcome, have fun while you are learning the basic skills of badminton, as you progress you will learn game skills and scoring. Coaching is conducted in skill level groups. A great way to improve your fitness and get moving. The ideal all-weather sport all year round.
For more information: www.mpb.org.au
Contact: Ben Huggard 0412150514
