Health and Well Being

The health of your child at Ranzau School is important to us. We ask you to also monitor your child’s health. There is little sense in children coming to school when they are sick. We know children will often insist on coming, but you must be firm and they must learn how to look after themselves.

Head lice are often a problem and because children are in situations playing and working together, they are easily spread. If you detect head lice on your child, please let us know promptly. We will do the same for you.

From time-to-time children become sick at school and accidents can happen. We are well equipped to handle most minor ailments. If there are more serious problems, we will telephone you so that you can collect your child. However, in extreme emergencies where parents/caregivers cannot be contacted immediately, your child will be taken to a doctor and you will be notified as soon as possible.

It is always necessary for us to have an emergency contact number. Please let us know if this changes.

We also ask that you tell us in writing about any medication that may be required at school including dosage and times to administer. We have contact with our Health Nurse, who is most willing to help you with any problems you may be having. We are happy to organise a visit from her, or if you wish to contact her yourself, phone 543 9820.