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At Kingsford Smith School, the health and well-being of our students are paramount. To ensure a safe and supportive environment, please adhere to the following guidelines:

• Unwell Students: Students who are unwell should remain at home. If a child becomes unwell during the school day, parents or guardians will be contacted by the Office to arrange for prompt collection.
• Medication at School:
  If a child requires prescribed medication during school hours, a completed permission form specifying dosage times and amounts must be submitted to the school office along with the medication.
  All medications must be clearly labelled with the child’s name and checked for expiry dates before submission.
• Chronic Conditions:
  Students with ongoing medical conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, epilepsy) must have an up-to-date treatment plan, including a recent photograph. These plans must be completed in collaboration with parents/guardians and their GP and lodged at the school. Plan proformas are available from the school office.
• Infectious Diseases:
  Children diagnosed with infectious diseases (e.g., measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox) must remain at home until they have fully recovered. Parents are advised to consult the school for the minimum mandatory exclusion periods.
  Families will be notified if an infectious disease occurs in their child's class.
• Emergency Contact Information:
  Please ensure that contact details are current and updated with the school office to facilitate swift communication in emergencies.

For detailed information regarding exclusion periods for communicable diseases, please refer to the ACT Health Policy.