1. FIRST AID
Basic first aid for minor injuries suffered at school is administered by
the office staff. In all cases where the injury is of a more serious
nature we try to contact parents by phone. Please advise the office
immediately of any change to phone contact numbers so contact can be
made if necessary.
2. IMMUNISATION
Changes to the N.S.W. Public Health Act now mean that parents with
children starting school in Kindergarten must present an Immunisation
Certificate at the time of enrolment. This Certificate will identify
children who have not been immunized. In the case of an outbreak of an
infectious disease these children will have to stay at home for their
own protection.
3. SICK PUPILS AND NOTES
FOR ABSENCES
Sometimes pupils become sick at school and are placed into Sick Bay.
Parents are notified if a pupil appears to be too ill to return to the
classroom. While we stress the importance of good school attendance, we
also urge you not to send sick children to school. If your child is an
asthmatic you are asked to contact the school office. Staff have been
trained to deal with asthma emergencies but for staff to administer
emergency treatment parents must sign an Indemnification Form.
All absences must be covered by a written note to the teacher,
explaining the reason for the pupil’s absence. Notes should be explicit:
e.g. “Please excuse Jill’s absence from school on Monday, 1st July, as
she was suffering from a severe head cold.”
The note should be sent the day the child returns to school. This
procedure is preferable to phoning the school, except in the case of
anticipated absences exceeding three school days.
4. TABLETS AND MEDICINES
No medicine is to be brought to school by children. In very exceptional
circumstances, and after personal discussion with the school executive,
medication may be administered to children. The appropriate
Indemnification Form needs to be completed. Children who require
constant, frequent medication should remain at home until well.
5. AMBULANCE SERVICE
If it is considered necessary, injured or sick pupils may be transported
to hospital by Ambulance.
6. INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Under the Public Health Act and Department of Education Regulations some
common infectious diseases require children to be kept from school to
prevent the spread of infection. The following is a handy reference
guide for exclusion from school.
Conjunctivitis: Until all discharge has ceased.
Chicken Pox: Until fully recovered - at least 1 week after the first
spots appear, or when blisters have all crusted.
German Measles: Until fully recovered or for at least 4 days after the
rash (Rubella) appears.
Measles: At least 4 days from appearance of rash.
Glandular Fever: Until recovered and a medical certificate is produced.
Mumps: Until fully recovered - at least 9 days after the appearance of
the swelling.
Whooping Cough: For 2 weeks and until a medical certificate is produced.
Infectious Hepatitis: Re-admit on receipt of a medical certificate.
Impetigo: Excluded if on exposed surfaces such as scalp, face, hands and
legs.
Allowed to attend if sores properly covered by a clean dressing and
being treated.
Ringworm/Scabies: Excluded until appropriate treatment has begun.
Medical certificate must be produced to state this.
Pediculosis Head lice is a common problem in schools today.
(lice in hair) Parents are advised to regularly check their children’s
hair and treat when necessary.
|
