First Aid News 

Important notice regarding squishes at school

We ask families to please support our preference for students not to bring squishies to school. Many squishies contain unknown substances, and there are concerns that some materials may be unsafe and toxic if they leak or break.

Unfortunately, we have also experienced a number of incidents where squishies have exploded, resulting in damage to classroom furniture, carpets, and learning materials, as well as students requiring attention at sick bay.

To help maintain a safe and productive learning environment, we encourage squishies to be left at home. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Head Knock vs Head Bump

As children grow, they are naturally curious and adventurous, and as a result, head knocks and bumps can sometimes occur. In line with Department of Education guidelines, we are making some changes to the way we communicate with families regarding these incidents beginning in Term 4 of this year.

To assess the severity of any head injury, our First Aid team uses the Concussion Recognition Tool 6 (CRT6).

Head Knock (Concussion May Be Suspected) A head knock is an injury where a concussion may be suspected following assessment. In these circumstances, parents/carers will be contacted by phone and asked to collect their child and seek medical advice.

Head Bump (Concussion Not Suspected) A head bump is an injury where a concussion is not suspected following assessment. In these cases, parents/carers will receive a notification via the Sentral Portal outlining the details of the incident. Families will be asked to continue monitoring their child for any signs or symptoms of concussion that may develop after leaving school and to seek medical advice if concerns arise.

We appreciate your support in helping us ensure the health and wellbeing of all students.

For further information please head to the Department website.

Hayfever Season

As we enter peak hayfever season, we kindly ask families to ensure children who suffer from hayfever are appropriately treated at home before coming to school each day. This helps minimise discomfort for your child and supports their ability to participate fully in learning.

Thank you for your support in helping keep our students comfortable, healthy and ready to learn.