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HEALTH
In case of emergency the school must have up-to-date contact information. Please notify the office immediately if you change address, home phone, work or mobile numbers.
Children who are ill
- It is important for children to attend school regularly, but if your child is sick then home is the best place for them to be.
- Parents or carers will be contacted if a child is ill at school and arrangements made for the child to be collected.
- No child is ever sent home alone.
- If your child has a recurring illness, please notify your class teacher.
Medication
- If your child requires medication it should be administered before or after school.
- If medication is needed during school hours it must be given to the office in an envelope with clearly written instructions.
Asthma
Allergies
- Please check with class teachers before bringing food for the class to share.
- Common food allergies include nuts, eggs, and soy products.
- If your child has severe allergic reactions you must supply the school with an epi-pen.
- Staff are trained in the use of epi-pens.
Infectious Diseases
- Children are excluded from school by law if they contract any of the following:
| German Measles |
Until fully recovered or at least four days from the onset of rash |
| Scabies |
Until treated and Medical Certificate provided |
| Measles |
At least seven days at home |
| Chicken Pox/Mumps |
Until fully recovered |
| Whooping Cough |
Four weeks at home and Medical Certificate provided |
| Impetigo(School Sores) |
Sores must be covered and treated |
| Head Lice |
Must be treated immediately |
Sun
- Footscray West Primary is a Sun-Smart School.
- Sunscreen is available in all rooms.
- Hats are compulsory in terms 1 and 4.
- The play equipment is equipped with shade sails.
Nutrition
- Footscray West Primary encourages healthy eating through its "Try this!" and "Free Fruit" programs.
- The children all take part in growing, harvesting, preparing, and eating fresh fruit and vegies from the school's gardens and orchard.
- Children are allowed water bottles and fruit in class.
- Children are encouraged to bring healthy, litter free lunches from home.
- The canteen also provides many healthy choices for snacks and lunches.
Download ideas for healthy lunches (pdf 160kb).
Dental Health
- The Footscray Dental Care Clinic provides dental treatment to all primary school children. Telephone 9687 3630
Prep Screening
- All children, with parental permission, are offered a free comprehensive health assessment in their first year of school through the Victorian State Government’s Primary School Nursing Program.
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