Head Lice
THERE HAS BEEN A REPORT OF HEAD LICE ACROSS THE GRADES
The recurrence of head lice and treatment can be a very frustrating and expensive experience for families and your assistance is urgently sought in an effort to STOP THE CYCLE. Head lice are most common among primary school aged children and are spread by direct contact with the hair of the infested individual. Head lice are rarely transferred through clothing, hats, furniture or bedding.
Please take time to check your child’s hair - be diligent with your checking and treatment if lice or nits (eggs) are detected. It is extremely important to make sure that ALL eggs are removed. If we work together we can eliminate this problem quickly and stop the re infestation!
Our School policy on Head Lice is located in our Family Information Handbook and is printed below for your information.
Thank you for your consideration.
If children have head lice, it is suggested that parents:
- Check all other members of the family;
- Shampoo with one of the preparations from the chemist;
- NOTIFY THE SCHOOL
- Keep the children home until all the eggs have been removed;
- Wash all clothing in hot water with a little of the shampoo
- Keep long hair tied back;
- Impress on children not to play with, or comb, each other’s hair, borrow or swap hats.
NOTE
- It is requested not to shampoo as a precautionary measure as overuse may be dangerous.
- Regular checking of children’s hair is the responsibly of parents.
- Children will be sent home if head lice are detected at school.