Students Health and Wellbeing
Walk Safely to School Day
On Friday 19th of May we had an event called “Walk Safely to School Day” we asked students to walk to school so that they could practise staying safe and healthy and also help the environment along the way! Our awesome school leaders handed out healthy fruit to students as they arrived.
We’d like to thank Foodworks and the Breakfast Club for their donations to make this possible. The students enjoyed the event and we hope to see more students walking to school!
Sarah – McPherson Vice Captain
Nisa – Ravenhill Vice Captain
Self-Regulation
Self-regulation is the ability to control and manage our emotions and feelings. The ability to self-regulate has been linked to both academic and social success. At RHPS we have ‘Chill Out Zones’ in each classroom which support students to self-regulate. Each Chill Out Zone has a Chill Kit with a variety of calm down tools for students to help them get into the green zone. Some of the tools included are: soft toys, colouring sheets, fidgets, puzzles and water timers.
You can create a space like this at home to help your child self-regulate - ask them about their Chill Out Zones in their classroom – we’re sure they’ll have plenty of ideas that can help create a Chill Out Zone at home!
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:
Studnets with Asthma
If your chilld has Asthma and you haven't done this already, please returne 2023 Asthma Plans to the office.
Your Child's Asthma Plan must be completed by your GP