Health

Head injury/facial injury alert

Should your child be referred to a Medical Practitioner or Emergency Department during school, after school, on the weekend or during school holidays following a head injury, neck or facial injury and your child is diagnosed with concussion, it is imperative that Parents inform the College nurse. Parents must submit a Medical Clearance Certificate to the College Nurse stating when your child can return to sport or other activities at the College.

For more detailed information on Concussion, refer to the AFL brochure Management of Concussion in Australian Football under the AFL’S Community Development website: www.aflcommunityclub.com.au.

Chicken Pox Alert

Chicken Pox has been reported in Year 8.

Please read attached Chickenpox fact sheet from the Department of Health.

If you are concerned your child might have Chickenpox please have a Doctor check to confirm this.

Please inform teacher or College nurse if your child has diagnosed Chickenpox.

Jenny Hill

College Nurse