Dear Parents,
We have a few reminders that we wanted to share with you about health related matters, and how you can keep us all healthy and safe. Please read through our information below.
Illness
It is the time of year when cough and colds are prevalent in our community. During the start of the term we have experienced a lot of absentees through illness, both students and staff. Thankyou to the parents that have kept their unwell children at home to help prevent the spread of coughs and colds to others. We would ask that everybody continue to be vigilant and keep children at home when they are unwell (even if the child insists on coming to Kindergarten!). Please note that if your child has any discharge from their ears or thick green mucus from their nose, they must stay at home to prevent infection…Spring is on it’s way!
Hats
As recommended by the Cancer Council children will need to begin wearing their hats again from 1st September. Please make sure you pack it each day and that it is clearly named. Hopefully this means that some sunshine is on its way !
Medication
Please check our Parent Handbook for information regarding medication for your child whilst at the ELC. All medication must be in its original container and have your child's name and prescribed dosage on the label. If it has not been prescribed by a doctor (eg cough medicine)it needs the manufactures label with the dose for the appropriate age clearly shown. We cannot administer any medication that does not comply with this. Asthma inhalers also need a label to ensure they belong to the correct child as many children have these.
Finger Nails
This may seem like an odd request but we would love it you could help us by keeping your child’s nails short. We have had a few incidents of accidental scratches that have occurred from overly long nails.
Free Asthma Seminar
Are you the parent or carer of a child with asthma. Would you like to know more about asthma and how to manage it? Free seminars are being held at the Marion Cultural Centre on Friday August 27th and the Women’s and Children’s Hospital on September the 8th. For more information or to make a booking call 81617777 or e-mail michelle.gordon@health.sa.gov.au
