First Aid Report 

Winter has arrived! 

With its arrival comes an increase in respiratory illnesses, including influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Covid-19, as well as other winter bugs like the Common Cold and Norovirus – a stomach virus.

Key Viruses Circulating

• The common cold is the most common infection of the nose, sinuses, or throat. Symptoms are generally mild and tend to intensify over the course of several days.
• The flu usually involves symptoms that are worse than a cold and come on faster. People sometimes use the term “flu” to describe a cold or stomach virus. But the flu usually doesn’t cause vomiting or diarrhea in adults. 
• RSV is more common in children than adults. It usually causes mild symptoms. In some people, especially young children, it can lead to conditions that make breathing difficult, like pneumonia. Older adults may take longer to recover from RSV.
• COVID-19 affects the lungs and airways. Most people have mild symptoms, but some can become severely ill.

Symptoms to Watch For

While symptoms overlap, the main viruses share these common indicators: 

• Fever and chills
• Cough, sore throat, and a runny or stuffy nose
• Severe fatigue, body aches, and headache

If your child exhibits any of the above symptoms it is encouraged to seek medical care from your family doctor and follow the recommended days of recovery before sending your child back to school. This will help reduce the spread of viruses impacting our school community. 

Stay warm and healthy!

Loaned Clothing

We kindly ask for your assistance in returning any school clothing that may have been borrowed from the sickbay due to unforeseen incidents such as spills, wet areas, or toileting mishaps. 

If your child arrives home wearing these loaned items, we would greatly appreciate it if you could wash them and return them to the sickbay at your earliest convenience. 

Currently, we are experiencing a shortage of small-sized clothing suitable for our younger students, and your cooperation will help ensure we can continue to provide the necessary support for all children in need. 

Thank you for your understanding and support in maintaining our school's resources.

Donations

Donations of clothes and tissue boxes are very welcome for the school's sickbay.

Student Medication​

If your child requires prescription medication at school, a medication authority form must be completed as per the attachment below, or a copy can be collected from the school office.

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

If your child has a medical condition and requires ongoing medication, a general medical advice form (WHPS Medication Authority Form) must be completed in consultation with your family doctor or paediatrician.

Medical Forms

The forms used at Wheelers Hill Primary School for anaphylaxis, allergies and asthma are attached below or can be collected from the school office.

Lost Property

Our lost property bins are currently overflowing with a variety of items, including non-school jackets, raincoats, school jackets, hats, lunchboxes, drink bottles, hair accessories, and other unnamed or poorly labelled belongings. 

The lost property boxes can be found at the entrance of the gymnasium and in the main school building near the staff restrooms. We encourage you to check these locations either before or after school to retrieve any lost items belonging to your child.

Additionally, when purchasing new or second-hand school clothing, lunchboxes, and drink bottles, please ensure that they are clearly labelled with your child's first and last name to aid in their return if lost.