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Health and Safety

General Safety

It is the general responsibility of persons on the school premises to act in a safe and responsible manner; this includes staff, pupils, parents and visitors.

All persons on the school premises are therefore required to observe safety rules and follow instructions on such matters from persons in authority.

Traffic Safety

The school has a traffic flow plan that all parents are asked to follow. Speed should be kept to a minimum.

Parents and drivers are requested to comply with the directions of school staff directing traffic and supervising the collection of pupils. Our priority in this matter is the safe and efficient collection of pupils from the school.

Fire and Emergency Procedure

The school has a fire and emergency evacuation procedure, which is practised regularly. Any parents or visitors on site at the time of a practice or emergency are required to comply with the procedure and direction of staff.

Health of Pupils

Children will be expected to be reasonably healthy. The school should be informed of any special medical problems. These should be stated in the Health Record.

The name of the child's Doctor and an emergency telephone number must be provided.

If a child is absent for more than 3 days a doctor's certificate should be provided.

If a child has a contagious disease, e.g. Chicken Pox, Mumps, etc. he/she will be expected to be absent for the full incubation period. Pupils should only return to school when medical clearance has been given. A child with a contagious skin disease, e.g. Ringworm must be absent from school for the required period.

No medicines are to be brought to school for self administration, as this could constitute a hazard to other children

If a child has been prescribed medication by a doctor to be taken during school hours, but he/she is fit for school, the school office must be informed. In these circumstances medicines must be kept in the school office to be administered by the teaching or office staff with the permission of the parents.

Illness at School

Should any child be unwell, or injured during the school day they will be treated at school. Should it seem necessary parents will be contacted so they may collect their child and seek medical advice. If the school is unable to contact parents the school will seek medical advice on any treatment required.

The school has a medical room where sick or injured children will be treated.

We also endeavour to ensure we have competent First Aiders available to attend to pupils requiring treatment.

Medical Examinations

Annual detailed medical examinations under the auspices of the OTML medical dept. are held early in the year, for selected grades only (usually Grades 1 and 6).

It is important for parents to notify the school immediately if they suspect any deficiency in their child's hearing or sight, as this could easily affect performance in school.

Students should not bring any form of medicine to school, unless special permission is given. All medicines will be kept in the Principal's office.

Emergency Contact Information

It is very important that the school has contact information for parents, or some other person to act on the parent’s behalf in case of emergency.

It is extremely important that the school has an up-to-date record for each student: -

• Residential address and telephone number

• Father or mother’s company, and department

• Father or mother’s job title, and telephone extension number

• Emergency alternative contact number of a friend or relative

Please ensure that a school "Emergency Contact" form is completed and that the school is informed immediately of any changes.

Also parents should keep the school informed about any medical conditions, allergies, etc., which could affect medical treatment given. The school cannot be held responsible for complications arising from the lack of such information.

In the event of not being able to contact parents or the designated representative the school will undertake to obtain medical advice from the Tabubil Hospital.

Emergency Policy

The School has a detailed emergency policy and practice drills are held at intervals. Should problems arise in the town, our policy is to keep the school program going as long as it is deemed safe to do so. Security and police will advise should a closure be deemed necessary. Parents are welcome to come and collect their children if they feel worried during a particular time, but make sure you inform the teacher.