From the Office - please read
MEDICAL INFORMATION FOR KINDER AND NEW STUDENTS IN 2021
For any Kindergarten or new students who have anaphylaxis/Allergy or Asthma, could parents please send to the school office the Action Plan and any prescirbed medication as soon as possible.
If you require a copy of a blank 'Action Plan' please contact the school office.
COLD/FLU LIKE SYMPTOMS - GUIDELINES CONTINUE FOR 2021
If your child has cold or flu like symptoms they must remian at home for their own wellbeing as well as the good of the community.
Students who have been sick with flu-like symptoms defined by NSW Health as:
- Fever
- Coughing
- Shortness of breath (difficulty breathing)
- Sore Throat
- Loss of smell or taste
are required to present a negative COVID test result before returning to school.
Please provide the school with a copy of COVID test results, as we are required to add this information to our school COVID testing register which is updated on a daily basis. Please note that your child will need to be symptom free and have a negative COVID test result before returning to school.
- Headache
- Muscle or joint pain
- Runny nose
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Vomitting or diarrhoea
- Loss of Appetite
MEDICAL INFORMATION
Anaphylaxis awareness
From time to time some children in our school may suffer the life threatening condition of anaphylaxis. Essentially anaphylaxis is an allergic reaction which is caused as a result of an intolerance to some food products. As well as this we do have a number of children in the school who may suffer anaphylactic reactions when exposed to nuts and nut products, eggs, seafood and sesame seeds. In order to respond to this situation and provide safe, fair and responsible procedures for all in the school community the following practices are in place:-
- There will be no peanut butter sandwiches, peanut-based products or egg sandwiches available in the school canteen.
- Parents are encouraged whenever possible to avoid sending in peanut based products as part of their child’s lunch.
Severe allergies/medication
If your child suffers from a severe allergy/asthma or medical condition and you have not already notified the school please do so as a matter of urgency. If we hold any medication in the office for your child you will need to complete a Request to Administer Medication form.
Asthma
St Michael's is required to annually update our school records of children with asthma. All families with children who have asthma, are asked to complete an Asthma Management Plan with their doctor, signed by their doctor and returned to the office each year. Please also ensure that the school holds current ventolin and spacer for your child.
important to tell the school and provide a reason for your child’s absence. To explain
an absence, parents and carers may:
● Log into the Compass parent portal and enter an explanation
● send a note, email to the school
● telephone the school
● visit the school
All absences must be explained to the school. Schools are legally required to keep an accurate record of attendance. The New South Wales Department of Education and Communities may take further action in cases where children of compulsory school age have recurring numbers of unjustified absences from school.
In addition, all unexplained absences must be explained by parents by the end of each school term.