First Aid Report

First Aid Hours

Just a reminder that Nicole is here part-time, between the hours of 10.30am and 2.30pm, Monday to Friday.

From the Sick Bay

With the coming of warmer but wetter weather we are experiencing an increase of children presenting to first aid with wet muddy clothes. We understand accidents can happen when the ground is wet and strongly advise families to pack a spare pair of clothes into your child’s bag to prevent unnecessary phone calls home.

Hayfever Season​

We have had a lot of students coming in with itchy red eyes and hayfever symptoms.  Parents are welcome to bring in their allergy medication and fill in the medication forms to leave at the Office for their students.

We also need a letter from a doctor to say what exactly the students are allergic to.

Asthma

Children are to make sure they have their puffer everyday and we have an asthma plan. The thunderstorm asthma potential is high so children with any respritory problems need to ensure they have their puffer and we have an up to date plan at the Office.

Student Medication​

If your child requires prescription medication at school a medication authority form must be filled out, these can be printed from the document section on our website or a copy can be collected from the office.

Medication must be in original packaging with the pharmacy label including child’s name attached.

If your child has a medical condition and requires ongoing medication a general medical advice form must be completed in consultation with your Doctor.

Medical Forms

The forms used at Lyndhurst Primary for asthma, anaphylaxis and allergies are attached below:

Headlice

At times, the school may arrange head lice inspections of students. The management of head lice works best when all children are involved in the screening program. The school is aware that this can be a sensitive issue and is committed to maintaining student confidentiality and avoiding stigmatisation.

Before inspections are conducted staff will explain to students what is being done and why, and it will be emphasised to students that the presence of head lice does not mean that their hair is less clean or less well kept. It will also be pointed out that head lice can be itchy and annoying but treatable.

Inspections of students will be conducted by appropriately trained personnel. The person conducting the inspections will search through each student’s hair to see if lice or eggs are present. In cases where head lice are found, the person inspecting the student will inform the class teacher and the principal. The school will send a notice home with the child and provide parents with advice about the use of safe treatment practices.

Please note that the law requires that where a child has head lice, that child should not return to school until appropriate treatment has commenced.