Student Health and Medical

 

It is the responsibility of the parent to notify the College at the time of enrolment, or if the student is enrolled, as soon after diagnosis as possible, that their child has a medical condition that may require support or special consideration at school.  Such medical conditions could include:

 

severe asthma, type 1 diabetes, epilepsy and anaphylaxisany student who is diagnosed as being at risk of an emergencyany student who requires the administration of specific health care procedures.

 

Lumen Christi can provide support to assist parents/carers in the management of their child's health. For this support to be effective it is important that:

 

A partnership is established between the parent and the College to share information and clarify expectations

Every reasonable effort is made to minimise the exposure of students at risk of an allergic reaction to known allergens within the College environment

An emergency response strategy known as an "Individual Health Care" plan is developed and implemented.  If written information provided by the parent confirms that their child has been assessed as having an at risk medical condition, an Individual Health Care plan will be formulated by the Principal in consultation with the parent and staff.  The Individual Health Care Plan will incorporate an emergency response plan and will be based on advice from the student's parent and medical practitioner.  As soon as your child’s Health Care Plan is finalised, it will be displayed in a restricted area of the College.  This area will not be accessible to students, parents or the general public.

 

Whilst the provision of medical information is voluntary, if you do not provide all or any of this information, the College’s capacity to support your child’s health needs could be impaired.  Parents should also remember to keep your child’s information as up to date as possible by advising the College of any changes to your contact details or your child's medical condition.

 

Dispensing of Medication at the College

The College does not accept lightly the obligation to dispense medicines to students.  The Principal is to be informed in all cases of students who required medication during the school day.  Parents and carers are to provide a consent form or letter with the name of the medication, dosage, time of ingestion, contact person and name of medical practitioner in case of emergency.  Please note that medication is only dispensed at 11.00am and 1.00pm each day.

 

Parents of students requiring longer term medication eg Ritalin, will need to complete a series of forms in conjunction with their medical practitioner and the College Principal.

 

Common Illnesses and their Exclusion Periods

The following illnesses may occur during your child's time at school. The following table is a guide to the time your child should be kept at home should an infection occur.

 

 

Measles

Exclude for 7 days from appearance of rash

Rubella (German Measles)

Exclude for at least 7 days

Mumps

Exclude for at least 2 weeks. Swelling must have subsided

Ring Worm

Return to school when appropriate treatment has commenced, supported by medical certificate on request of College

Impetigo (School Sores)

Exclude until sores have fully healed.  The child may be allowed to return provided that appropriate treatment is being applied and that all sores on exposed surfaces are covered with a clean dressing

Head Lice

Re-admit when appropriate treatment has commenced.

Conjunctivitis

Exclude until discharge from eyes has ceased

Chicken Pox

Exclude for 7 days after the first spots appear

 

 

Immunisation

The National Health and Medical Research Council recommends that all children inAustraliahave routine immunisations against the following vaccine preventable diseases:

 

Diphtheria

Tetanus

Pertussis Poliomyelitis

HIB (for children under 5)

Measles

HPV (Year 7 students)

Mumps, and Rubella

 

The NSW Department of Health requires that all children provide their school with a copy of their Immunisation Certificate prior to commencement