Medical Alert
We would like to inform you that we have recently seen an increase in cases of certain illnesses within our school community, including school sores (impetigo), RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), and head lice.
To help prevent further spread and to keep our students and staff healthy, we kindly ask all families to monitor their children for any signs or symptoms of illness and follow the recommended guidelines for exclusion from school.
We encourage you to refer to the Queensland Health “Time Out” poster, which outlines the required exclusion periods for various illnesses. The poster is available at the following link:
Queensland Health Time Out Poster
Here is a quick summary of relevant guidelines:
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School sores (Impetigo): Exclude from school until 24 hours after antibiotic treatment has started. Sores must be covered.
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RSV: Children should remain at home while showing respiratory symptoms and until they are feeling well again.
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Head lice: Exclusion is not generally required, but treatment should begin before returning to school.
We appreciate your support in keeping our school community healthy. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school office.