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Celebrating Student Success- Achievements in the Community

Congratulations to Jordan who competed yesterday at the School Sport Victoria(SSV) Northern Metro Region Secondary Track and Field finals. Jordan has been participating in Little Athletics and has competed in the 3km  with a support runner.   His favourite event is shotput and he also like hurdles. The Concord Community is proud of your achievements and good luck with the State Championships on Friday October 18th at Albert Park !

Laurimar Primary School Holiday Program

Footy Colours Day

On the last day of term 3, Friday 20th of September we will all be able to wear our footy colours and donate a gold coin to raise money for  kids with cancer.

Secondary 7/8 Spectacular

Thursday 12th September

Secondary 7/8 Spectacular- Students and Staff 1:30 pm

 

Friday 13th September

Secondary 7/8 Spectacular- Families at 7:00pm

Building Update

Building works are underway at both the Bundoora and  Watsonia Campus. Updates will be provided throughout the building project. 

 

Asthma Week

Asthma Australia offers help Australians with asthma and hay fever through pollen season. They’ve partnered up with experts in their respective fields to put together helpful and practical information for each day so you can breathe easier this spring.

 

It is know that pollen is a very common trigger for asthma and hay fever, so pollen season can be a miserable time for many. In September hospitalisations peak again after flu season. Red itchy eyes, sniffly nose, interrupted sleep and an embarrassingly large pile of used tissues on the bedside table. Sound familiar?

 

If you’re finding it hard to breathe in spring, it might be asthma in disguise.

What you need to know is:

  • hay fever symptoms are closely related to asthma
  • asthma symptoms can be disguised by other symptoms and will flare-up when hay fever isn’t well managed
  • Around 80% of people with asthma also have hay fever

People with asthma who have hay fever experience:

  • More asthma flare-ups
  • More visits to their GP
  • More asthma-related hospitalisations
  • More time off work and school (and not the holiday kind!)
  • Higher annual medical costs

WHAT SHOULD YOU KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR?

Keep an eye out for some of the most common symptoms of hay fever (you don’t need to have all of them):

  • Itchy, runny or blocked nose
  • Itchy or watery eyes
  • Sneezing
  • Always feeling like you have a head cold
  • Blocked nose
  • Throat clearing or coughing to clear the throat
  • Snoring
  • Mouth breathing

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO MANAGE YOUR ASTHMA AND HAY FEVER?

Fortunately, there is plenty you can do to manage your asthma and hay fever this spring!

  • The most important approach to managing and preventing asthma symptoms during spring involves using an appropriate inhaled preventer medicine. Asthma preventer medicines need to be used for around two to three weeks before they are effective at preventing symptoms and reducing sensitivity to triggers like pollen. So, if you aren’t already using one, the time to start is now. If prescribed a preventer, it needs to be used daily, and as prescribed, to maintain the anti-inflammatory benefit.
  • Download Asthma Australia’s spring checklist  so you can be well-prepared. It includes some great guidance, including questions for your GP, how to take the Asthma Control Test, and how to get a written Asthma Action Plan.
  • Visit Asthma Australia’s blog to find practical tips, from how to create a low-allergen garden to how to save money on hay fever and asthma medication.
  • Follow Asthma Australia on Facebook for hot tips and updates.
  • If you have questions about your hay fever and asthma management, call 1800 ASTHMA and speak to an Asthma Educator.

Asthma Australia represents and supports the 2.7 million Australians living with asthma. To speak with an Asthma Educator call 1800 ASTHMA (1800 279 462).

Thank you

 

Rosemary Van Aperen 

School Nurse