Please click here to read the Term 2 School Newsletter for Schools and Preschools from the Asthma Foundation, Victoria.

Complementary or alternative therapies are becoming increasingly popular in Australia, and many people seek out complementary remedies to support their health. As with any health condition, if you or a family member have asthma and are considering using complementary therapies, we strongly advise that you communicate with your doctor about your asthma treatment. They may even be able to suggest safe therapies to try! It is equally important to communicate to any complementary therapists about your asthma so that they can avoid treatments that are known to potentially make ones asthma worse.

School Camps & Excursions: Asthma

If your child has asthma, attending school camps and excursions can introduce them to new asthma triggers especially if they are going into new environments. It is essential that your child can participate fully and safely in all school activities. The following is a list of considerations to make for your child before they go on school camp or an excursion:

• Is your child’s asthma currently well controlled (e.g. no symptoms at night, reliever use less than 3 times per week)?
• Has your child had an asthma attack or asthma symptoms recently?
• Does the school have an Asthma Action Plan for your child?
• Has the school asked you to complete a School Camp and Excursion Medical Update Form?
• Does your child have their reliever medication and spacer on hand at all times?
• Are they attending with any other medications to be taken on the camp/excursion? If so, are there sufficient instructions to staff for use/dosage?
• Does your child self-administer their medication? If so, has their technique been checked recently?

For more information please contact The Asthma Foundation of Victoria on 1800 278 462 or www.asthma.org.au.

The Gippsland Grammar uniform provides students with the chance to experience a sense of belonging and pride in our School community. It is not an easy matter to provide a uniform that is cost effective, high quality, suitable to students aged from 4 -19 of all shapes and sizes and which clearly identifies and reflects our School values. In this regard I believe that the uniform and regulations for its wear have served us well.  However, periodically, it is important to review the uniform in order to ensure it meets our expectations. We will therefore provide an opportunity for students, parents and staff to submit comments on the uniform and suggestions for improvement. These submissions will be collated and used as the basis for this review. The review will be undertaken by the School Executive. I must state that it is not our intention at this time, to change the uniform but rather to look at making improvements on what we have currently. I would be grateful for as much feedback as possible. Submissions will be accepted until the end of May and should be submitted by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . I look forward to some valuable, interesting and creative feedback on this important issue. 

Jan Henry
Deputy Principal, Head of Garnsey Campus