Illness Accident Injury
Parents/caregivers are asked to note major health problems, allergies, medication and physical difficulties on the Enrolment Form. A list of students with special needs, their condition and necessary medication is held electronically and in the Office and is available to Staff at all times.
Contact, emergency contact and doctor telephone numbers are also noted on the Enrolment Form. Should any of the details change, parents/caregivers are asked to inform the school immediately.
In the event of illness, accident or injury, the following procedures will be followed:
- Students unwell or injured are taken to a Medical Room
- Minor injuries or conditions are treated by the teacher/Administration Staff.
- If necessary students rest/recuperate in a medical room. Parents/Caregivers are contacted and arrangements are made for their child to be collected from school. If the parent/caregiver cannot be contacted the student will remain in the Medical Room.
- In the case of serious accident or injury the attending staff member will make the patient comfortable and render first aid. The student will be taken to Ponsonby A & E Clinic, St Lukes A & E Clinic or an ambulance will be requested. Parents/Caregivers will be contacted at the earliest opportunity.
- Unwell or injured students will not be sent home without parent/caregiver permission.
- If the student is in a very distressed condition and parents/caregivers cannot be contacted, the family doctor will be consulted.
- Students will not be permitted to give themselves first aid treatment or medications unless specific written permission has been received from parents/caregivers.
Parents/Caregivers are asked not to send children who are unwell to school.