First Aid

Stay home when unwell

The most important action school communities can take to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 is to ensure that any unwell staff and students remain at home and get tested, even with the mildest of symptoms.

Students with underlying conditions (such as hay fever or asthma)

If a student has persistent symptoms due to an underlying condition such as hay fever or asthma, the student should still be tested for COVID-19 if they develop symptoms that are different to or worse than their usual symptoms. Students whose symptoms are clearly typical for their underlying condition can continue to attend school.

Parents/carers should also consider getting a medical certificate from the child’s treating GP to confirm that it is safe for them to attend school with persistent symptoms that may overlap with some of the symptoms of COVID-19 such as cough or runny nose.

Students and staff should continue to be vigilant and remain home if unwell.

Lost property

Please check your son’s blazer and sports jacket are clearly named.

There are several un-named drink bottles in lost property. If your son has lost his please ask him to check at recess.

Students with Anaphylaxis

Please remind your teenager with anaphylaxis to carry his epiPen with him especially when going out with friends to purchase food. It may not be obvious if the food contains your son’s allergen. Encourage them to always ask and seek clarification first. If there is any doubt your son should not consume the item.

When you receive your epiPen script your doctor should also give you an updated red/ blue Ascia plan which is kept with your son’s epiPen along with any medication prescribed and a copy uploaded on Operoo.

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Michelle Butler

First Aid