In a letter to parents, the school said children were at low risk of infection, and parents should not be 'unduly concerned'.
The letter also said the Legionella bacteria in the water system did not pose an 'immediate hazard' unless the bacteria becomes airborne.
The disease is caused by Legionella bacteria once it becomes airborne.
It said school employees would have a higher risk of developing the disease, with smokers or people with a suppressed immune system from illness most at risk.
Initial symptoms of Legionnaires' disease include flu-like symptoms such as a high fever, headache, chills and muscle pain.
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