With the cooler weather, and more time spent indoors, we are noticing an increase in illness within our school community. If a child becomes unwell at school it is our school policy to call a parent or caregiver to collect their child from school.

Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau notifies parents/caregivers when a student has an illness or injury that requires rest at home or attention from a doctor. Parents are also notified of any head or spinal injuries, notifiable injuries, or any other injury that may cause concern. 

If your child is not well, please do not send them to school. If your child has experienced vomiting or diarrhoea they will need to stay home from school until 48 hours since the last incident.

All of our staff are First Aid trained and hold a current First Aid certificate. We are able to provide First Aid but we are unable to diagnose injuries or illness. When in doubt, we contact parents/caregivers so they can decide whether any further action is needed. If parents/caregivers cannot be reached, we try emergency contacts. We decide at the time which staff member will liaise with whānau.