From the First Aid Office

What to do if a student is injured or sick at school

East Doncaster Secondary College has a dedicated Sick Bay which is located in the main Administration Building. It is there to service the needs of both students and staff. If a student requires medical attention during class time, that student will be sent by their teacher to the Sick Bay accompanied by another student (who will be sent back to class immediately). We will then assess the student and determine a course of action. If necessary, we will make contact with a parent or an emergency contact and provide them with the relevant details. 

Students are NOT to contact their parent(s) by phone or text message before coming to the Sick Bay. 

This causes undue stress for parents or carers, who understandably want to know the specifics about their child’s condition. We can assure parents that if their child is sick or injured and requires further intervention, they will be contacted. If a student is not feeling well or is injured, they are to come directly to Sick Bay. 

Students are NOT to undertake it upon themselves to ask their parents to collect them from school. 

Students are NOT permitted to walk, cycle, catch public transport or arrange for a ride home from school if they are injured or sick at school. 

Adeline Seta

First Aid Officer