Front Office News

Medication at School 

At Langwarrin Park Primary School, we encourage parents to give medication outside school hours whenever possible. However, we understand that some students may need to take medication during the school day or at school activities. Here’s how we support this safely:

Providing Permission

• If your child needs medication at school, we need written instructions from their doctor or health practitioner. This should include:
  • The name of the medication
  • Dosage and timing
  • How it should be taken
  • Dates the medication is needed, or if it’s ongoing
  • Any special storage requirements
• This information is usually provided using our Medication Authority Form (available from the Front Office)
• If a doctor’s form isn’t available, the Principal may accept written instructions from parents
• Requests for medication to be administered at school needs to meet Medication Policy and requires completion of a new medication authority form each year

•  Forms and medication must be brought to the front office by a parent.  This allows direct discussion regarding the authority if information requires clarification. For safety of all children at the school - responsibility for bringing medication to school should not be left with a child.

   

Administering Medication

• All medication must be clearly labelled with your child’s name, dosage, and time to be taken
• Medication must be within its expiry date. If it isn’t, we’ll contact you to provide a replacement
• Staff will give the medication according to the instructions, keep a record, and, where possible, two staff members will supervise
• Teachers will be informed and may release students from class to take medication if needed

Storing Medication

• Medication is stored securely in the Front Office or Sickbay, away from other students, and according to storage instructions
• In certain cases, and subject to the principal’s agreement, medication may be kept in the classroom for quick access or carried by the student, if safe
• Medication Authority forms expire at the end of each school year. New authority forms are needed each year

If you have any questions about medication at school, please contact the Front Office.

Drop-Off and Pick-Up Reminder

Families are kindly reminded that all drop-offs and pick-ups for before and after school activities should be made via the Kiss and Go zone at Gate 2.

For child safety reasons, students will not be released directly from the classroom after camp. To ensure the safety and accountability of all students, parents are required to sign out their child at the front office before collecting them from the classroom. We appreciate you're understanding and cooperation in helping us keep all children safe.

Sign in procedure- Swim Helpers

Parents who wish to be Volunteer, will need to express their interest to the classroom teacher who will send an invitation via Compass. 

VISITORS/SPECTATORS: 

● Required to sign in on the attendance sheet. Spectators are not required to sign in at the front office. Visitors are not to be in the changing rooms or directly involved with the care of the students at any time

VOLUNTEERS: 

● Required to present a current Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) at least 2 weeks in advance of a session to the front office and to meet verification and record keeping obligations

● Required to complete the LPPS Volunteer Child Safe training

● Required to sign-in at the school front office each day of volunteering before they attend the pool

● Required to wear a lanyard at all times designating that they are a volunteer helper

● Required to notify the class teacher at least one week in advance of a lesson if they are able to help assist with the supervision of changing of students. This supports efficient management of volunteers in advance of activity dates 

● King Swim’s policy is that children over the age of 7 cannot go into the changeroom of the opposite sex, which of course covers adults as well. However, families may use the disabled/family facilities to change their children 

● LPPS policy is that Foundation to Year 2 classes may have verified volunteers to help in the change rooms, but from Year 3 onwards, parent volunteers should not be in the change rooms unless given written permission from a principal class officer

● Must be at least two adults in a changing room at any one time

● Must carry their current WWCC when onsite for any volunteering reason

Late Arrival Procedure

If your child arrives after the designated start time, please ensure they report directly to the front office. Our staff will assist with signing them in and issue a late pass, which is required for them to enter class. This process helps us maintain accurate attendance records and ensures a smooth transition into the school day.

Toileting and Accidents

We understand that some children may experience toileting accidents, and we are here to support them—and you—through this part of their development.

Occasionally, the front office is fortunate to receive generous donations of new underwear to keep on hand as spares. However, these supplies often run out. To help us support your child effectively, we kindly ask that you pack a spare change of clothes and underwear in a discreet bag. While we do our best to maintain a supply through donations, your support truly makes a big difference.

We also welcome donations of plastic bags, which are essential for handling soiled or muddy clothing. These are increasingly difficult to come by, and your contributions are greatly appreciated.

Entering an Attendance Note on Compass Homepage/App

Thank you for your continued support and partnership.

Warm regards,

The Front Office Team