STUDENT MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
Could all Parents/Guardians/Carers please talk with their students about any medical needs that they may have. Please note the following:
Students should always carry Ventolin Puffers, Epi-Pens, Diabetic Requirements with them on outings – often classes go to external sport or other activities out of the classroom or school. Sports bags are locked in the change rooms during class time and are not always accessible. If your student has newly diagnosed or changed medical conditions it is vital that the school is notified of this information.
Any students with Anaphylaxis are required to have epi-pens (current date) as follows:
- One to be kept with the updated student’s Action Plan at the School Office at all times, to be labelled with student’s name. (Staff members will take this one when student is out of school on an excursion, on camp or at sport)
Their own personal named pen to be kept with the student at all times.
Any changes to their Action Plan must be provided to the school. If your student no longer has an allergy we require this information in writing from your doctor.
Students with Asthma - Parents are asked to provide to the school an updated Asthma Action Plan and an in-date labelled Ventolin to be kept in the Sick Bay at all times. (Staff members will take this one when student is out of school on an excursion, on camp or at sport).
It is very important for students with Asthma to keep their own personal Ventolin puffer with them at all times and not just kept in their bag due to classrooms/learning areas not always being close to locker areas and in an emergency asthma situation, time is of utmost importance.
The school is not permitted to provide any of our supply of medication to students unless a student urgently requires an EpiPen or Ventolin and none has been provided to school. Please note the following guidelines re medication for students: If your student requires antihistamines for hayfever or cramp medication, pain medication etc. they are able to carry just one single dose of their medication with them, or if your child’s medication is required on an ongoing basis, parents can complete a Medication Authority Form (name, dosage, etc) and give the medication to office staff who will lock it securely away in sick bay in a named file for your son or daughter to access during the school day as needed/required. Alternatively, if your child presents to the office with headaches, etc the office staff will phone parents to ask for pain medication to be dropped off at school.
If students need to take regular daily medication during school hours, parents are asked to complete a Medication Authority Form (which can be emailed to parents or sent home with your child upon request) and hand the completed form and medication to a sick bay staff member in the office, who will then lock it securely away in a named file for your child in sick bay.
Students then need to report to the office at the correct time as listed on the form and an office staff member will assist your child.
STUDENTS ARE FORBIDDEN TO OFFER ANY MEDICATION TO ANOTHER STUDENT!
Please check that your student’s medications are in date, this is a vital requirement especially for Epi-Pens and Ventolin. If you receive a letter from the school reminding you of this need to update, please respond as soon as possible to ensure the safety of your child.
Please advise your child that emergency supplies of medications such as Ventolin and EpiPen's (in case of an asthma and anaphylaxis emergency) are available in sickbay if they see office staff. All Oberon staff are aware of where this medication is located in case of emergency.
During the warmer weather please remind your child to drink plenty of water during the day. Students are permitted to take water bottles into class.
These guidelines are in place to ensure the health and safety of all our students.
Thank you for your assistance.