Dear Parents and Caregivers,

With the dramatic changes in weather conditions, we have noted a number of health-related issues over the last week, which may or may not be related. Asthma episodes have increased, there is a bug that is making children nauseous and we have impetigo in the school. 

Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection caused by Streptococcus and Staphylococcus bacteria. It is commonly known as ‘school sores’ because a majority of cases are in school-aged children. It is very contagious and in addition to the skin presentation, children can feel unwell. 

Impetigo occurs in two forms, blistering and crusted. In blistering impetigo, the blisters arise on previously normal skin and rapidly grow in size and number. The blisters quickly burst and leave slightly moist or glazed areas with a brown crust at the edge.

Please note the fact sheet attached to find out more about impetigo. The fact sheet will provide information about diagnosis and treatment. 

We hope that your children are well, but ask that you are on the lookout for possible signs in your children, so that they can be treated quickly. 

Chris Johnson 

Principal 

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We choose to recognise the Wangal People of the Eora Nation as the true owners of the land on which we stand: of the sky above and of the water that surrounds us. We thank the Elders, both of the past and the present, who are the traditional custodians of this country and we promise to care for the land and respect it as they have done. As we play and learn together, we extend that respect to all Aboriginal people.