Camp Medication
The Year 6s are going on their camp in Week 2, Wednesday 8th May to Friday 10th May. The school will pack the medication that has been provided to the school. However, if your child is on any regular medication that needs to be administered in the evening, night or in the morning, please provide the medication along with a management plan or medication authority form signed by a doctor and the parent by Wednesday 10th April 2024. The following details need to be included:  name of the child, medication name, dose, time to administer and any special instructions. All medications including antihistamines, Panadol and any other over the counter medication/herbal medications need to have a doctor’s note. The school will not be able to administer any medication without the doctor's authorisation form, as per the school policy. If the medication is not provided by the end of Week 6 the child may not be able to attend camp. If you have any concerns, please contact the school on 8283 0000.

Swimming
Week 10 is swimming week for our Year 3s and Year 4s.

I would like to remind you of the following:
•    If your child suffers from eczema which is worsened by swimming, please talk to your child's teacher or to the school nurse who can help to implement a care plan for your child
•    As usual the school will pack the medication that has already been provided to the school
•    Please make sure to check your child’s hair for headlice before the swimming event
•    If your child is not feeling well, please keep the child at home and notify the school
•    As per the swimming center's policy, you must not swim for 2 weeks after gastro symptoms have ceased
•    For more information about the swimming center's policies please visit the below link https://parafieldgardensswimschool.com.au/contact-us/our-policies 

God bless you,

Priya Wilson
School Nurse

We have been advised by AISSA and PIRSA (Department of Primary Industries and Regions SA) of a Fruit Fly outbreak in Salisbury North.

It is important to note that the Suspension Area is quite broad and extends from Gawler River in the North, Inglewood in the East, Prospect to the South and North Haven in the West. These zones identify the different actions required to be taken by individuals, schools and businesses in relation to the transport and handling of fruit and vegetables. 

With respect to homegrown fruit:

• If you are in the red zone, leave it home. 
• If you are in the yellow zone, you can move fruit within the yellow zone area.

What about store-bought fruit and vegetables?

Schools can continue to stock canteens and families can continue to pack lunchboxes with fruit and vegetables purchased from retail shops, providing it is stored secured when being transported and the waste is disposed of correctly at school (if located in a red or yellow area). This is because all fruit sold in shops is either certified as having been treated or sourced from a part of South Australia that is still recognised as pest-free, and so no treatment is required.

The risk of infestation while travelling from the shop to home and then back to school is very low, however, PIRSA has indicated it is best to keep fruit in a sealed container/bag just in case.

Waste disposal at schools across Adelaide does not need to be adjusted, given that the general green waste collection system composts the green waste to an agreed standard.

You can contact the Fruit Fly Hotline on 1300 666 010 or visit www.fruitfly.sa.gov.au for more information.

In warm conditions, our Upper Primary students participated in the BCS annual Athletics Carnival on Friday, 15^th March. In a sea of blue, red and green, students participated in sprints, 200m and 800m runs as well as shotput, discus and long jump events. There was a lot of friendly competition between students as they competed against others in their age group to earn the most points throughout the day and secure the Individual Achievement medal. Staff enjoyed seeing the smiles on everyone’s faces as they tried their best, for some in events that were brand new to them. The day was a great success, with Meshach coming away with the house win, in what was a very tight competition all day. Congratulations to all involved on a wonderful day of community and competition!

Congratulations to the students who broke previous school athletics records at this event!

Well done to those who showed great sportsmanship throughout the day, and were awarded the sportmanship award.

Congratulations to the individuals who were awarded the most points and won the overall age champion for their age-gender group!

Congratulations to Meshach who were House Champions for 2024!