Things to know

Face masks

Current advice from the Victorian government is available at Face masks.

Staff and students who wish to wear a face mask should be supported to do so, and schools should continue to make face masks available for staff, students and visitors.

The Department of Health recommends that masks should be worn by a person who is a close contact of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 when leaving home.

Additionally, the Department of Health recommends that masks should be worn by a person who has COVID-19 for at least 7 days after a positive test when they need to leave home.

Infection prevention and control

All staff, students and visitors to schools should practise good hand hygiene, particularly on arrival to school, before and after eating, after blowing their nose, coughing, sneezing or using the toilet. Staff should direct or supervise young students where required

COVIDSafe measures for schools

COVIDSafe measures have changed but all Victorian government schools are required to continue to implement important practices to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission.

Schools must continue to take the important steps of ensuring air purifiers are in use, external ventilation is maximised, good personal hygiene is encouraged and face masks continue to be made available for staff, students and visitors who wish to wear them.

For information about maximising ventilation in schools, including the appropriate use and placement of air purifiers, please see the Department’s Ventilation and Air Purification policy and the How to use an air purifier fact sheet.

Schools are encouraged to use the Promoting airflow posters in classrooms.

For further assistance, contact the Victorian School Building Authority.

Vaccinations

Staff and students are strongly recommended to ensure they keep up-to-date with all recommended and available COVID-19 vaccinations as vaccinations are the best way to protect individuals, families and school communities from the severe effects of COVID-19 and reduce the spread of the virus.

Vaccination is no longer mandatory for staff or visitors in any Victorian school, including specialist schools.

Rapid antigen testing

It is recommended that rapid antigen tests (RATs) are used by students and staff when symptomatic.

The Department of Health recommends that all Victorians should report their RAT result to the Department of Health online, or by calling 1800 675 398.

Students (or their parents) should also report a positive result to their school, either through the COVID Test portal or by phone or written notification.

Prep-One Swimming at the Yarra Centre

Family Fun day

Reminder – 2022 Contributions

A quick reminder to those who may still like to contribute for 2022 that Compass Course confirmations are still open on Compass (or you can call through to the office) and that every cent goes towards providing consumables, resources, wonderful experiences (incursions excursions), learning environments equipment learning support staff ….and the list goes on. 2023 parent contributions information has also been sent home.

Thunderstorm Asthma

Thunderstorm asthma can happen suddenly to people in spring or summer when there is a lot of pollen in the air and the weather is hot, dry, windy and stormy.

People with asthma and/or hay fever need extra protection to avoid thunderstorm asthma between September and January in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. This means using preventer medicine every day and always having a reliever inhaler (blue puffer) ready. See your doctor to get the best asthma and/or hay fever medication plan and provide this to Audrey in our front office.

State Election Voting Station Democracy Bake Sale and Sausage Sizzle

Saturday 26 November, from 8.00am

LPPS is an official Polling station so cast your vote at Launching Place Primary School purchase some homemade cakes and sausage in bread and support the LPPS.

Volunteers Needed

We have a few spots left need to be filled for the BBQ on Saturday. Please let the office know if you can volunteer 2 hours .Thank you.