The State Government is offering a prep-aged vision screening program to all primary schools in Queensland under the Primary School Nurse Health Readiness Program. This will involve registered nurses screening the vision of children in their first year of formal schooling. Early identification of vision problems can result in better school achievement and health outcomes which lead to more productive and healthier lives in the future.

There is no cost for your child to participate in this prep screening service. You will, however be required to return the parent consent form that was handed out last week. Consent forms need to be returned to your child’s teacher by this Friday 22 May. This is a strict timeline and any forms returned after this date may result in the student being ineligible to participate in the program. Please contact your child’s teacher if you haven’t received a form. Screening will commence at New Farm State School on Monday 20July.

This service is only a screening test and is only available for prep students. If you have other concerns regarding the vision of your child or other children in a different year level, please have them assessed by an optometrist.

 Please do not hesitate to contact the school office if you have any questions or concerns regarding this vision screening program.

 Sandy Chambers