HEALTH MATTERS...

The school is equipped to handle minor First Aid matters.  Where injury occurs at school parents are contacted at the earliest opportunity.  The Principal takes the necessary action in terms of seeking medical attention etc., until the parent is able to assume responsibility for the situation. 

If the child feels unwell at school, generally parents will be contacted to transport them home.

Particular care needs to be taken with infectious illnesses such as flu, sores, measles etc., as these can spread rapidly.  Far better that the child is kept at home for a time to prevent passing the condition on.

The Public Health Nurse visits regularly and is available to school and home to assist with health matters and concerns.  Contact with the Nurse can be made through the school office.

Community Health Services also undertake vision/hearing checks in the school. All children are tested in their first year of school and again in Year 7. Parents are contacted directly if there are any concerns.

Rubella immunisation is carried out at the Year 7 level.

All medications must be clearly labelled and handed into the school office, where you will be asked to complete a consent form. This is necessary for all short and long term doses. Classroom teachers are not able to accept responsibility for the storage or administering of any medications.