Office Oracle

Recall of EpiPen 300: potential product fault

Some EpiPens with an April 2017 expiry date are being recalled because of a possible defect that may result in difficulty activating the device in an emergency; these devices may contain a defective part that might result in the device failing to activate, or requiring increased force to activate.

The batches affected include 5FA665, 5FA6651, 

5FA6652 and 5FA6653. EpiPens from the affected batches should be returned to any pharmacy which will replace stock free of charge.

Any further enquiries should be directed to Mylan customer service on 1800 274 276.  

Preshil Association AGM

Notice is hereby given that the 71st Annual General Meeting of the Preshil Association will be held at 7pm on Thursday 18 May 2017 at the registered office of the School, 395 Barkers Road, Kew in the Kevin Borland Hall. 

Term 2 Fees

Tuition fees will be emailed at the end of the week and your attention to payment as soon as possible would be appreciated. If you wish to discuss this matter please contact the Business Manager Bryce McLean on 9816 7903.

Share the Dignity

On any given night in Australia, one in 200 people are homeless, 44% are female and 27% are children under the age of 18. Family violence is the number one reason people present to homeless services, with 55% of females citing this reason.

As an organisation, Share the Dignity oversees a number of initiatives that give back to Australian women and children in need, with a particular focus on victims of domestic violence. Their services range from collecting sanitary items for homeless women and those fleeing domestic violence, to funding the funerals of domestic violence victims.

Every April they call on the public to help give dignity to those in need at a time they need it most by donating a pack of pads and tampons at registered collection points. All of April, Preshil is a collection point. Your  generous donation of sanitary items will make a real difference to people in need.

For more information and to follow the movement visit www.sharethedignity.com.au

Drama With A Difference

One of Australia’s leading independent drama schools (established over 20 years) offers classes for secondary school students.

WHEN:

Thursdays from 5.15pm - 7.15pm

WHERE:

The Blackbox theatre

Preshil Secondary School

26 Sackville Street, Kew 

Students will be working on a piece of theatre for inclusion in The Melbourne Fringe Festival later this year. This is a great opportunity for students who are interested in performing in a major theatre festival, in front of a live audience.

Preshil students can enjoy a 50% reduction in fees. (When making your booking, please mention that you are a Preshil family.)

Visit the website here or,  for any further questions, call 0407 091 591 and speak to Michele Williams.

AFLW

(click on the poster for a magnified view)

Shebah - a possibility for our girls?

Shebah is a new ridesharing service, like Uber, created by women just for women. Conceived and built in Australia, Shebah is an all-female network offering certainty and safety for all passengers. 

Visit here to find out more about the service and to download the app.

Holiday Office Hours 

The Secondary School office will remain open during the Autumn break so please do not hesitate to phone 9817 6135 or email judy.o'donnell@preshil.vic.edu.au if you require assistance.

Next Newsletter

The next edition of the Secondary School newsletter will be published on Wednesday 26 April. To read previous issues or our Arlington and Alumni issues visit the iNewsletter Library here.