Health and Wellb
A Message from the School Health Nurse
My name is Kate Davey and I am the School Health Nurse who visits Marangaroo PS.
Please contact me on Ph: 0419289872 Email: kate.davey@health.wa.gov.au
School Health Nurses work in schools to promote healthy development and wellbeing so students may reach their full potential.
A major part of my work is focused on early intervention and the School Entry Health Assessment program. School Health Nurses serve as a health contact point for children and their families, providing information, health assessment, health counselling and referral. They also work in partnership with schools to support teachers in health-related curriculum and can assist in the development of health care plans for students with complex and chronic health needs.
School Nurses can be contacted at any time throughout primary school if you have concerns about your Child’s health, development or wellbeing. The health services provided are free and confidential.
School Entry Health Assessment
All children in Western Australia are eligible for a free School Entry Health Assessment when they are of school entry age. The School Entry Health Assessment is provided by the local School Health Nurse. It is an excellent opportunity to look at the health and development of your child at the beginning of school life.
The assessments are simple, non-invasive, quick and easy. They screen for problems which are best addressed, if picked up and treated early. The assessments include:
Vision
Hearing
Teeth
Growth (including weight, height and Body Mass Index).
Your child’s results will be sent home soon after their health check has been completed. Results are always treated confidentially.
Please note, if the assessment results for your child suggest there may be a concern, the School Health Nurse will contact you to discuss.
School Entry Health Assessment forms are currently being distributed for parents to complete. Please complete and sign the back page of the form before you return it.
Please return the form to the class teacher as soon as possible.
Kindy assessments start in February and will continue until December.
I look forward to working with you and your family. If you have a concern about your child’s health, development or wellbeing please contact your GP/ Health Service Provider, or your School Health Nurse/ Community Health Nurse.
Kate Davey: School Health Nurse/ Community Health Nurse
Ph: 0419289872 Email: kate.davey@health.wa.gov.au
