Recreation & Health

Swimming

We have an excellent swimming pool with a very modern filtration system. All children are expected to take part in swimming lessons in summer. The pool is clean and healthy. Children do not catch sores or nits in this pool.

If you have a reason for your child not learning to swim, please let us know. Too many people drown in New Zealand and we think it is the responsibility of all parents to give their children the chance to learn the skills of swimming and survival in the water. Swimming is a compulsory part of the Health & Physical Education Curriculum.

Medication in School

School Staff will not administer prescription medication at school unless there is permission from the parents. We will administer medication prescribed by both mainstream and alternative registered medical professionals. If children are on prescription medication and are well enough to be at school, parents need to complete a form available from the school office requesting school staff to administer medications and giving permission for them to do this. All medication is to be held at the office, including asthma inhalers.

Dental Nurse

We do not have Dental Clinic facilities at our school. Should you require dental care for your child please phone 839 0565. Dental screening of all children will be undertaken by a mobile team throughout the year. Any serious treatment required will mean you transporting your child to the Grey Lynn School dental clinic (09 376 2675).

Public Health Nurse

The Public Health Nurse visits our school frequently. She examines most five year olds and looks at children we are worried about. In many cases, she visits homes to follow up work done at school.

It is the school's policy to report to the Public Health Nurse and Children's and Young Persons' Service all cases where it seems children have been neglected or ill-treated.

Speech Therapy Clinic

If you are worried about aspects of your child's speech development, talk with the classroom teacher who may be able to arrange for the Speech Therapist to recommend action.

Smoking

Smoking is prohibited on school property.