Health
Matters
a)
School Medicals
The
School Doctor visits termly and if your child requires a school medical
it will usually take place during the term after their fifth birthday.
Written notice of the place, date and time of the medical examination
will be sent to you with an invitation to attend. The form should be completed
and returned to the school prior to the medical.
b)
Medicines in School
Prescribed
medicines or tablets will only be administered in school in exceptional
circumstances (only when prescribed for 4 times per day). All medication
should be clearly labelled with the child’s name and the recommended
dosage and given, in person, to the child’s teacher or to the School
Secretary.
Parents
are required to complete and Administration of Medicines form, available
from the School Office.
c)
Illness and Accidents in School
Occasionally,
children become ill or have an accident in school. We need to be able
to contact you, a relative or friend by telephone as soon as possible.
Please ensure that you inform us of your emergency contact numbers and
keep us informed of any changes that occur.
d)
Head Lice
Parents
are requested to be vigilant with regard to head lice and to check their
child’s hair regularly and treat if necessary, taking advice from
their doctor or chemist.
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