Principal's Update

Angelika Ireland

Stay Well this Winter

Seems winter colds and flu are back with us again as well as a wave of Covid! 

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.

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.

Please make sure you send your child to school with a warm coat that they can wear outside during breaks.

Smile Squad is coming to Greenvale Primary School

Smile Squad is the Victorian Government's free school dental program. The program is completely free for all Victorian government school students. It is delivered to students during school hours, saving families time and money. Smile Squad includes all required treatment (excluding orthodontics). Regular dental checks can prevent or address dental health issues before they become serious. Smile Squad ensures that students can receive free dental care regularly, helping to improve dental health. Dental packs and oral health promotion are provided to all students. Dental check-ups are carried out in school classrooms using portable equipment and further treatment is delivered in our treatment vans that house a full dental clinic. Think of it as a dental clinic on wheels. Your friendly Smile Squad staff include oral health therapists, dental therapists, oral health educators, dental assistants, dentists and specialists. Smile Squad is being led by the Department of Health and Dental Health Services Victoria, with input from the Department of Education. Services are delivered by local community dental agencies.

The Smile Squad team from DPV Health are coming to Greenvale Primary School. Smile Squad is the Victorian Government free school dental program. This means all students can get a free dental check-up, preventive services, and treatment at school. How to access free dental care. We need your consent before we can provide services. Consent is usually provided by a parent or guardian. Sign up to Smile Squad at: https://bit.ly/smilesquadvic

Food for Thought

Angelika Ireland