School News

Parent volunteers: we couldn't do it without you....

We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to the parents who volunteer their time and energy at Parkdale Primary.  The list of the activities you help with is endless, both in and out of the classroom. 

You provide such a valuable contribution to the success of our students and your support and                                                                                      dedication is greatly appreciated.

Buy In Lunch - Pizza

Thank you to our PPA for organising next week's Buy In Lunch Day.

Orders close tonight at 6pm:

Stay well this winter 

Symptoms of influenza (flu) can hit very quickly and may last several weeks. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and others from getting the flu.

Annual influenza vaccination is recommended from mid-April each year and is free under the National Immunisation Program for those at higher risk of complications from the flu.

Keeping our school community well 

Parents, carers and students are encouraged to practice prevention measures, including:

• washing and sanitising hands regularly
• avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands
• covering nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing
• staying home if unwell and consulting a general practitioner (GP) or Nurse-on-call as required
• staying up to date with flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.

Flu vaccinations

Flu vaccinations can be booked through GPs and pharmacies, many of which can also provide COVID-19 vaccinations. Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over.

Some people are more at risk of complications from flu and are eligible for free vaccination as part of the National Immunisation Program.

COVID-19 booster

The 2023 COVID-19 booster dose is available for everyone aged 18 and above.

Getting your booster dose remains the best way to prevent severe illness or hospitalisation, especially in people aged over 65 and those at higher risk of severe illness.

You can have your booster dose 6 months after your last dose or COVID infection.

Children aged between 5 and 17 years who are at risk of severe illness can also receive a 2023 booster dose.

You can get your next dose at your local pharmacy or GP. To find one near you, refer to the vaccine clinic finder.

Find out more: for more information about preventing flu, and immunisation, refer to:

• Better Health Channel influenza flu immunisation fact sheet 
• Getting vaccinated against influenza.

Scholastic Book Club - Issue 4 out now

The Book Club Issue 4 magazine has now been sent home with your child.

The due date for Issue 4 orders is Friday 2nd June 2023.

Ordering from Book Club is easy!  Simply go online and place your order using LOOP online or using the app:

1. https://mybookclubs.scholastic.com.au/Parent/Login.aspx
2. Look up Scholastic on the App Store or Google Play to find "Book Club Loop for Parents".

As always you can continue to order from the issue after the school close off date, but delivery of the books will be made directly to your home and not to school (and will incur a charge of $7.50).

Wool Donation request

Some of our creative Grade 6 students are keen to start a finger knitting club on Monday lunchtimes. 

They would appreciate any donations of wool that you might have at home and that you no longer require. 

Any donations can be dropped to the school office.

Thank you.

Level Crossing Removal works - update