At times students may need to have or take medication at school. Please read the process below for this to be possible.

If your child requires prescribed medication at school during the school day the procedure is as follows:

1. Medication must be delivered to school by parents/caregivers, not by students.
2. Medication must be supplied in its original container/packaging labelled with the name of the student and dose required. Any variation in dose must be notified in writing.
3. A medical authority form must be fillled out by the parents/caregivers. (Form attached)
4. The completed medical authority form is to be given to the School Administrator, the Prinicpal or the Deputy Principal.

We accept sometimes it is necessary to give medication to your child at school. Wairakei School cannot guarantee that the medication will be administered at a precise time i.e., we will take all care but cannot take responsibility

• School supplies of pain relief medicine (e.g. paracetamol) for students and staff are kept in pack sizes that are available when purchased over the counter, and are kept in its original packaging.
• Emergency allergy medication, such as EpiPens, is kept in the sick bay and stored appropriately so that it is readily accessible. A management plan is to be provided by the parents/cargivers to the school administrator.
• Expiry dates are checked regularly and parents/caregivers are advised if supplied medication needs replacing.

We observe the following guidelines when administering medicines.

• All medication held by the school is administered through the school office.
• Staff with authority to administer medication on behalf of parents/caregivers keep appropriate records and store medication safely.
• To ensure the safe management of medication:
  • all medication given to students is recorded
  • the record shows the name of the student, the dose given, the time and date given, the person administering and any other action taken.

Arrached to this is a copy of the Medicine Authority Form and the Medicines Policy for Wairakei School.

Thank you for your support with this process. 

If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Philippa at the school office; 

03 3518033 or office@wairakeichch.school.nz .