Dear Parent/Guardian,

We wish to advise you that a student in our school community is currently receiving medical treatment for cancer. This student will be attending school on occasion while undergoing treatment.

As a  consequence  of  treatment,  this student's ongoing  health is at  risk  if  she comes into contact with infectious illnesses, in particular: chicken pox, measles, mumps, whopping cough or shingles. If your son or daughter is suspected of having one of these illnesses it is very important that he/she does not attend school. It is also important that while your child is unwell he/she remains at home until he/she is no longer contagious. Information on infectious conditions can be found on national health websites e.g. www.health.gov.au or  alternatively contact your local GP.

If your child has chicken pox, measles, mumps, whopping cough or shingles or is suspected of having an illness please contact the school immediately. This will allow the school to assess the probable contact and therefore exposure of our student to the disease. Notification can then be given to the parents and medical specialists.

As a school community we value your support in relation to the well being of all of our students. Please do not hesitate to contact Louise Green if you have any questions.

Yours sincerely,

Louise Green

Principal