Student Health
ACCIDENT OR ILLNESS AT SCHOOL
Should a child become ill while at school, a staff member will try to contact a parent or other person nominated to arrange for the child to go home. The school cannot care for an ill child for an extended period of time.
The school is supplied with a comprehensive First Aid Kit to deal with minor accidents, which occur in the playground. In cases of more serious accidents the parents of the child involved are notified by telephone. If the parent wishes, their child can be transported to the doctor by Ambulance.
In the school office we have a medical file outlining information such as home, work and emergency telephone numbers, illnesses, allergies and disabilities etc. for each child in the school. Parents can assist us greatly by keeping these files up-to-date, informing us immediately of any changes.
Should a child become ill while at school, a staff member will try to contact a parent or other person nominated to arrange for the child to go home. The school cannot care for an ill child for an extended period of time.
The school is supplied with a comprehensive First Aid Kit to deal with minor accidents, which occur in the playground. In cases of more serious accidents the parents of the child involved are notified by telephone. If the parent wishes, their child can be transported to the doctor by Ambulance.
In the school office we have a medical file outlining information such as home, work and emergency telephone numbers, illnesses, allergies and disabilities etc. for each child in the school. Parents can assist us greatly by keeping these files up-to-date, informing us immediately of any changes.
MEDICATION
Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines recommend that parents administer medication to their children. Therefore it is a requirement that the parent complete an Administration of Medication to Students form for a member of staff to administer medication. This form is available from the school office. If a parent/caregiver is unable to visit the school office to complete one of these forms, a note from the parent/caregiver must come to the school office with the following information.
Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines recommend that parents administer medication to their children. Therefore it is a requirement that the parent complete an Administration of Medication to Students form for a member of staff to administer medication. This form is available from the school office. If a parent/caregiver is unable to visit the school office to complete one of these forms, a note from the parent/caregiver must come to the school office with the following information.
- Student name
- Name of medication and prescribing Doctor
- Dosage
- Times to be administered
- Signature of parent or guardian