Health Related Reminders

As we welcome in a new school year, I would like to take this opportunity to remind parents of some health-related matters which will help us to provide the best possible care to our students at school. We ask that you support us in doing this by taking note of the following important reminders.

Allergies/Anaphylaxis 

We have several students in our school who have life threatening allergies. The common thread in these allergies is nuts, although there are other foods involved such as eggs, kiwi fruit and others. We acknowledge that it is obviously impossible to guarantee a totally allergen free school, however, we ask that in consideration of those children at serious risk, you refrain from providing your child with food containing nut products or other. The teachers will be reminding students of the types of allergies from which some children suffer as well as the rule about not sharing food at school and the need to be mindful of the seriousness of the situation. We appreciate your understanding and co-operation in this matter.

Hay fever

If your child has ongoing allergies/hay fever, please seek medical advice (including treatment to manage symptoms at home) and request a letter/allergy management plan from your GP to provide to the school.

Asthma

Please ensure that you have provided a current asthma action plan and Ventolin to your child’s teacher to remain in the classroom. 

Action Plans

Please ensure you have returned updated asthma, allergy or anaphylaxis plans with necessary medication to the office for processing. If emailing these documents to the school,  please send in a PDF format. Photos are insufficient for processing. 

Medical Conditions

If your child is diagnosed with any medical condition, please inform the office so that we can update their records and establish an appropriate medical management plan if needed. 

Students who are unwell 

If CSPS staff consider your child to be unwell, expect that they will be sent home from school. Please ensure your contact details are up to date and that you are contactable during the day. If we are unable to contact you directly, emergency contacts will be asked to collect your child from school. 

Medication at school 

Occasionally students may require medication to be administered at school. Before requesting this please consider the following:

• Your child is well enough to attend school?
• Can the medication be administered outside the school day, such as before and after school and before bed? 

If there is no other option but to have the medication at school, please ensure all medication is: 

• In its original container and bears the original label with the name of the student and information on the dosage and time to be administered.
• Within the expiry date.
• Accompanied by a Medication Authority Form which can be acquired from the office.

Kind regards,

Melissa – First Aid Officer