Policies

Head Lice

Head lice do not transmit infectious diseases – they are transmitted by having head to head contact with someone who has head lice. You may be reassured to know that head lice are commonly found in places other than at school. Head lice are common in school-aged children and are the most adaptable of creatures. They have survived living solely on humans for 10,000 years!!!! 

Primary responsibility for the control of head lice lies with individuals, families and public health experts. However, schools can assist with controlling and preventing head lice.

When a student is identified with live head lice, a note will be sent home with the student informing their parent/carer that their child has head lice and exclude them from school until after treatment has commenced.  Should there be an infestation that manifests across the class or classes, we will notify the school community with preventative measures.

Schools are permitted to do visual checks although a physical examination would require parental consent.   

Please find below the Department of Education's Head Lice Policy for more imformation.