Student Health & Safety
STUDENT ALLERGIES AND HEALTH ISSUES
There are a number of students who have allergies and allergic reactions to different items/substances. If a child does have any allergy, health issues such as asthma, or any other medical condition it is the parent’s responsibility to provide the most up-to-date medical information to the school so that the appropriate control measures can be put in place. Failure to provide such information puts the health and safety of your child at risk.
There are a number of students who have allergies and allergic reactions to different items/substances. If a child does have any allergy, health issues such as asthma, or any other medical condition it is the parent’s responsibility to provide the most up-to-date medical information to the school so that the appropriate control measures can be put in place. Failure to provide such information puts the health and safety of your child at risk.
EMERGENCIES – ILLNESS / INCIDENTS / ACCIDENTS
At the time of enrolment, parents are asked to indicate what steps they would like taken in the event of emergency, illness or accident.
Children with severe medical conditions must arrange for a doctor approved Emergency Action Plan to be provided to the school. Please notify the office as soon as possible if there are any changes to these records.
If children are sick or injured, the school will contact parents and inform them of incidents. If a student’s health is of concern, parent will be called to collect their child from school.
At the time of enrolment, parents are asked to indicate what steps they would like taken in the event of emergency, illness or accident.
Children with severe medical conditions must arrange for a doctor approved Emergency Action Plan to be provided to the school. Please notify the office as soon as possible if there are any changes to these records.
If children are sick or injured, the school will contact parents and inform them of incidents. If a student’s health is of concern, parent will be called to collect their child from school.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES / EXCLUSION PERIODS
The school complies with Queensland Department of Health regulations in this regard. These regulations are able to be found on the Queensland Health website www.health.qld.gov.au/ph/documents/cdb/timeout_poster.pdf. If any doubt arises as to the interpretation of regulations it is the written advice of a registered medical practitioner which is accepted, by the school, as the final arbiter.
The school complies with Queensland Department of Health regulations in this regard. These regulations are able to be found on the Queensland Health website www.health.qld.gov.au/ph/documents/cdb/timeout_poster.pdf. If any doubt arises as to the interpretation of regulations it is the written advice of a registered medical practitioner which is accepted, by the school, as the final arbiter.
HAZARD REPORTING
Please report all safety hazards, near misses or incidents to the school administration as soon as they arise. If you are involved in any incident on the way to or from school, please report this to the school office also.
Please report all safety hazards, near misses or incidents to the school administration as soon as they arise. If you are involved in any incident on the way to or from school, please report this to the school office also.
HEADLICE
The incidence of headlice can be contained provided every parent accepts the responsibility for checking and treating their children. It is no disgrace to contract headlice, but it is unwise to neglect proper treatment. For further information go to
http://education.qld.gov.au/schools/healthy/wellbeing-guidelines/head-lice.html
The incidence of headlice can be contained provided every parent accepts the responsibility for checking and treating their children. It is no disgrace to contract headlice, but it is unwise to neglect proper treatment. For further information go to
http://education.qld.gov.au/schools/healthy/wellbeing-guidelines/head-lice.html
MEDICATION
Click here to access the Administering of Medication Form
In order to comply with government regulations we are required to following procedures for administering any medicines to students during the school day.
The use of medication in Queensland Schools is strictly controlled. For safety, medication should be given during school hours only when this is absolutely unavoidable and be brought along in the original container.
The general provisions about giving medication at school are:
If you have any questions about giving medicine to students at school or while on school activities, please see the Principal.
Schools are not permitted under the Poisons Regulations to stock any over the counter medicines such as Panadol. Medication can only be administered in the manner outlined above. At no time, should any medication provided for one student be administered to another student. Students are warned that sharing medication is not tolerated. The medication is to be kept by the school secretary and not by the student.
Parents must keep the school informed of any serious medical conditions.
Click here to access the Administering of Medication Form
In order to comply with government regulations we are required to following procedures for administering any medicines to students during the school day.
The use of medication in Queensland Schools is strictly controlled. For safety, medication should be given during school hours only when this is absolutely unavoidable and be brought along in the original container.
The general provisions about giving medication at school are:
- ALL medication to be handed in at the office to the First Aide Officer (Judy McNichol) with accompanying school medication form who will record the owner and details.
- ALL medication is to be presented in the original packaging and secure clear lock-seal bag.
- Non-prescribed medication, such as aspirin or cough mixtures cannot be administered by school staff unless labelled with instructions for your child, by a pharmacist. NO PAIN KILLERS (Panadol, Aspirin etc) can be kept in children’s bags.
- Parents or guardians seeking to have prescribed medication administered at school must complete paperwork in the office.
- Any prescribed medication which is to be given at school must have the full instructions printed by the chemist on the label of the medication. The instruction must indicate the specific times when medication is to be given as well as the quantity to be given.
- In the case of Asthma medications, an Asthma form needs to be completed and the medication kept in the office for use as necessary. The asthma medication must have the full instructions printed by the chemist on the label of the medication.
- Cough lollies/nasal decongestion lollies are to be recorded by the teacher.
If you have any questions about giving medicine to students at school or while on school activities, please see the Principal.
Schools are not permitted under the Poisons Regulations to stock any over the counter medicines such as Panadol. Medication can only be administered in the manner outlined above. At no time, should any medication provided for one student be administered to another student. Students are warned that sharing medication is not tolerated. The medication is to be kept by the school secretary and not by the student.
Parents must keep the school informed of any serious medical conditions.
SUN SAFETY
Our school is a SunSmart school and as such requires students to abide by clear guidelines for sun safety. In accordance with the Sun Safety Policy and registration to Cancer Council Australia’s national SunSmart Schools program, all children are to wear the school wide brim hat for all activities and movement outside of classrooms. Children will be withdrawn from activities and play if they are not wearing the school hat. A written note to the classroom teacher must accompany any alternative hat being used. In accordance with WHS and combating head lice, no child will be able to share hats, use hats from lost property or use “spare” hats.
Our school is a SunSmart school and as such requires students to abide by clear guidelines for sun safety. In accordance with the Sun Safety Policy and registration to Cancer Council Australia’s national SunSmart Schools program, all children are to wear the school wide brim hat for all activities and movement outside of classrooms. Children will be withdrawn from activities and play if they are not wearing the school hat. A written note to the classroom teacher must accompany any alternative hat being used. In accordance with WHS and combating head lice, no child will be able to share hats, use hats from lost property or use “spare” hats.