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Unwell students 

If your child​ is unwell, for any reason, please keep them at home. If they present to the office sick bay and they are deemed unwell, the parent will be called and the child will be sent home. If your child vomits or has a temperature, they need to stay home at least 24 hrs.

COVID- 19 

For up-to-date COVID advice, please visit the NSW government website: www.education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19

Periods of Exclusion 

For the protection of other children in the school, the following periods of exclusion must be observed:


Chicken Pox:

Exclude till fully recovered-minimum exclusion for 7 days after the first spots appear.


German Measles:

Exclude till fully recovered-minimum exclusion for 5 days from the appearance of the rash.


Infectious Hepatitis:

Exclude until medical practitioner certifies recovery.


Measles:

Exclude till fully recovered-minimum exclusion for 5 days from the appearance of the rash.


Mumps:

Exclude till fully recovered-minimum exclusion for 10 days from the onset of the swelling.


Whooping Cough:

Exclude till fully recovered-minimum exclusion for 3 weeks from the onset of the whoop or antibiotics and doctor's clearance.


Impetigo / Scabby Sores:

Must be treated and covered. Exclude only if on exposed surfaces such as scalp, face, hands and legs.


Ringworm:

Exclude until appropriate treatment has begun.


Glandular Fever:

Exclude till fully recovered. Medical certificate required.


Acute Conjunctivitis:

Exclude until all discharge has ceased.

If your child is diagnosed with one of the above conditions, please contact the school office: info@shmosman.catholic.edu.au

We are required to keep records and in some cases we will inform year groups affected.

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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Mosman

Tel: (02) 9969 6600   Email:  info@shmosman.catholic.edu.au

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