STUDENT HEALTH
MEDICATION
Parents requesting that children are to receive medication at school must complete the form available from the office. All medication must have a doctor’s or chemist’s label attached. All medication is administered by our office staff who hold current First Aid Certificates. Teachers will not administer medication unless on a camp or excursion.
Parents requesting that children are to receive medication at school must complete the form available from the office. All medication must have a doctor’s or chemist’s label attached. All medication is administered by our office staff who hold current First Aid Certificates. Teachers will not administer medication unless on a camp or excursion.
NUT FREE SCHOOL
Students are requested not to bring any nut products to school. The tuckshop and Outside School Hours Care are also Nut Free. A number of students enrolled at the school are allergic to nuts.
Students are requested not to bring any nut products to school. The tuckshop and Outside School Hours Care are also Nut Free. A number of students enrolled at the school are allergic to nuts.
SUN SAFETY INFORMATION
Sacred Heart School is a Sun Smart school. Children are required to wear a hat when playing or undertaking activities in the sun. The school has two large covered structures and other areas with shade sails. Alternative indoor activities are available in the lunch break. Sunscreen is available for children.
Sacred Heart School is a Sun Smart school. Children are required to wear a hat when playing or undertaking activities in the sun. The school has two large covered structures and other areas with shade sails. Alternative indoor activities are available in the lunch break. Sunscreen is available for children.
HEADLICE
Headlice spread rapidly and persistent carriers place all others at risk. It may be necessary to exclude carriers from school until they have been treated by one of the many medications available at a chemist. Information about head lice is available on the Queensland Health website - http://conditions.health.qld.gov.au/HealthCondition/condition/14/165/351/head-lice
Headlice spread rapidly and persistent carriers place all others at risk. It may be necessary to exclude carriers from school until they have been treated by one of the many medications available at a chemist. Information about head lice is available on the Queensland Health website - http://conditions.health.qld.gov.au/HealthCondition/condition/14/165/351/head-lice
INFECTIOUS DISEASES - EXCLUSION PERIODS
Some medical conditions require exclusion from school to prevent the spread of infectious diseases amongst staff and children. Information on the recommended minimum exclusion periods or “time out” for infectious conditions is available from Queensland Health.http://www.health.qld.gov.au/ph/documents/cdb/timeout_poster.pdf
Some medical conditions require exclusion from school to prevent the spread of infectious diseases amongst staff and children. Information on the recommended minimum exclusion periods or “time out” for infectious conditions is available from Queensland Health.http://www.health.qld.gov.au/ph/documents/cdb/timeout_poster.pdf
DENTAL CLINIC
All children in our school are eligible for free dental treatment when the mobile dental van visits. Before any examination or treatment can be conducted, written consent is required from a parent/carer. Appropriate forms are sent home prior to the dental van’s arrival.
All children in our school are eligible for free dental treatment when the mobile dental van visits. Before any examination or treatment can be conducted, written consent is required from a parent/carer. Appropriate forms are sent home prior to the dental van’s arrival.
SCHOOLCARE INSURANCE
Every day there are accidents involving children. To assist parents with costs associated with those accidents, we have SchoolCare Accident insurance provided by Catholic Church Insurances Limited. The SchoolCare Accident policy provides protection to all students attending our school. The cover includes accidental injury cover for school camps, school sports (including sports out of school hours as long as they are organized by the school) and travelling to and from school or school activities. It also includes activities organized or authorized by the school. This includes before and after school care if organized by the school.
DETAILS OF POLICY: Catholic Education Rockhampton
04 PAE 0144421
Disability/P.A. School Hours 275000 – Basic Cover.
INFORMATION If you have any questions please call the SchoolCare Accident HelpLine 1300 138 498
MAKE A CLAIM You can print a claim form and the policy wording from www.ccinsurances.com.au. Your child's school will need to endorse the claim form prior to it being submitted. You will need a Doctor or Dentist's Certificate and copies of the accounts or invoices for any claimable expenses.
PLEASE NOTE: Federal Health legislation prohibits Catholic Church Insurances' SchoolCare insurance from paying any Medicare service including the Medicare Gap. The SchoolCare Accident insurance only provides cover for accidental injury to your child. We are prevented by legislation from payment of benefits relating to illness.
Every day there are accidents involving children. To assist parents with costs associated with those accidents, we have SchoolCare Accident insurance provided by Catholic Church Insurances Limited. The SchoolCare Accident policy provides protection to all students attending our school. The cover includes accidental injury cover for school camps, school sports (including sports out of school hours as long as they are organized by the school) and travelling to and from school or school activities. It also includes activities organized or authorized by the school. This includes before and after school care if organized by the school.
DETAILS OF POLICY: Catholic Education Rockhampton
04 PAE 0144421
Disability/P.A. School Hours 275000 – Basic Cover.
INFORMATION If you have any questions please call the SchoolCare Accident HelpLine 1300 138 498
MAKE A CLAIM You can print a claim form and the policy wording from www.ccinsurances.com.au. Your child's school will need to endorse the claim form prior to it being submitted. You will need a Doctor or Dentist's Certificate and copies of the accounts or invoices for any claimable expenses.
PLEASE NOTE: Federal Health legislation prohibits Catholic Church Insurances' SchoolCare insurance from paying any Medicare service including the Medicare Gap. The SchoolCare Accident insurance only provides cover for accidental injury to your child. We are prevented by legislation from payment of benefits relating to illness.