Parents are advised that a case of Chickenpox (varicella) has been reported to the school.

This case was in a Year 2 classroom and the child was present at school last week.

"Chickenpox can be a serious disease in adults and babies. It is very contagious. Vaccination is the best protection against chickenpox."

If your child presents with the symptoms in the linked fact sheet from the Department of Health please contact your GP.

If your child is not immunised and a case from their classroom is reported (as confirmed by a GP) to the school your child may be excluded from school during a disease outbreak.