Regular attendance is one of the most important elements in providing your
child with a quality education. Absences are a handicap to a child’s progress.
However, ‘home’ is the best place for a sick child. A sick child cannot do
effective work and may pose a health risk to other children.
Proper Clothing
It is important that your child wears
clothing which will permit them to participate fully (especially in regard to
Physical Education Lessons) in the educational programs which are presented. Our
school uniform policy selection process has been undertaken with this point very
firmly in mind. Please DO NOT allow your child to wear thongs or clogs to school
as these do not provide proper protection.
Asthma Sufferers
Please supply a labelled puffer to be
kept at school. Student Asthma Action Plan forms should be completed by parents.
These outline all relevant information required for teachers and first aid
staff.
Accidents at School
In the case of accidents, or sudden
illnesses, the following procedures will be followed:
Serious Cases:
A teacher will give help and remain with
the student until appropriate assistance arrives. The Principal or most senior
teacher will be notified and parents immediately contacted. If the school is
unable to contact any parent or guardian listed on the emergency contact list,
medical treatment deemed necessary will be undertaken at the discretion of the
Principal or senior staff member. Any costs incurred will be the responsibility
of the parents.
Minor Cases:
If a student becomes mildly unwell or
suffers a minor accident, appropriate first aid will be given. The parent is
notified if it is considered necessary that the child be taken home. If it is
considered that further follow up attention may be required, written
notification is sent home with the child.
Emergency Information
In case of accident or illness,
you may need to be contacted in a hurry. In anticipation of this possibility,
you will be asked to complete an ‘Information Sheet’ at the commencement of each
year. Please complete and return this sheet to the school as soon as possible.
If it becomes necessary for you to alter, or add to this sheet during the course
of the year (eg. In response to a change of occupation, address, name of
neighbour or friend listed or change in telephone number etc.) please notify the
school without delay. Prompt notification of these changes is essential.
Infectious Diseases
Departmental regulations prohibit
students suffering from a number of infectious medical conditions from attending
school. Please contact the school office if you require details or advice. Your
support in complying with these rules will be appreciated.
