Communicable Diseases
The following diseases may require exclusion from school:
| Chicken Pox | Conjunctivitis | Diphtheria |
| Mumps | Hepatitis | Glandular Fever |
| Head Lice | Impetigo | Poliomyelitis |
| Ringworm | Scarlet Fever | Scabies |
| Measles | Trachoma | Dysentery |
| Herpes | Whooping Cough | German Measles |
Check with the Administration for the length of exclusion in each case. If in doubt, check with a doctor who will provide a Medical Certificate which will allow re-admittance.
Over the last few years COVID-19 has had a big impact on our community.
Immunisation
Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten children must be up to date with all scheduled immunisations for their age to be able to enrol.
To enrol in Kindergarten, a child must have one of the following documents:
- an Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement, no more than two months old with a status of ‘up to date’
- an AIR Immunisation History Form, no more than six months old, if the child is on a catch up schedule
- a valid immunisation certificate issued or declared by the Chief Health Officer.
Nitz Blitz Program
Fairview PS, in accordance with the DoE and the Health Department, has a head lice management program. It includes a policy and procedure for dealing with head lice and an operational program called “Nitz Blitz” which is managed by the P&C via a Head Lice Coordinator. They run the “Nitz Blitz” program once per term, systematically checking the whole school, thus minimizing further infestations. It is run with the assistance of volunteers, and parents are always welcome to join this volunteer program.