Bikes , Lice

Bicycles

The police recommend that children under the age of ten should not cycle to school unless accompanied by an adult.

• Students cycling to and from school are expected to observe the road rules – hand signals, looking behind, mounting/dismounting, keeping well left, etc.

• Each student must wear a Standards-approved cycle safety helmet and have a roadworthy bicycle.

• Students may not "double" other students to school, and may not cycle in the school grounds during school hours, unless it is an organised school event.

• Students must place their cycles in the cycle stands.

Head Lice

Parents have the primary responsibility for the identification, treatment and prevention of head lice in a family.

The school educates, and reminds parents of their responsibilities for the prevention and treatment of head lice.

· When head lice are detected at school, the teacher will contact the school office and notification and treatment information will be sent home.

· The Public Health Nurse does not undertake hair checks, but can provide a parent education meeting to discuss prevention, treatment and answer questions. The Public Health Nurse is also available to liaise with families individually at their homes. This is sourced through the school office or by ringing the Public Health Nurse directly.

· Regular reminders may be included in the school newsletter promoting family hair checks.

Reviewed 31/10/2022