Accidents

Accidents are likely to occur in any sphere of activity but especially where there are numerous active, enthusiastic, adventurous and inquisitive young people. Accidents may occur even when care has been taken to provide appropriate playground equipment and supervision.

The school response to an accident is detailed under 'First Aid'. If you have a concern about the school's treatment of an injured child, check the following:

* that the accident was reported;
* when the accident was reported;
* to whom the accident was reported;
* what was reported;
* what was the verbal response;
* what action was taken.

Behaviour management

The key factor in behaviour management is mutual respect between students, teachers and parents.

Behaviour management is aided by:

* fostering self-discipline;
* accepting responsibility for one's own actions;
* promoting the positive;
* developing student confidence;
* understanding school rules;
* providing appropriate tasks;
* implementing natural consequences for misbehaviour;
* developing respect for others.

Care of School Equipment

Library books and other equipment which are given out to the children from the class sets should receive particular care and attention. If this equipment is lost or damaged the parents will be asked to reimburse the school for replacement.

Mild Illness/Accident

When a child is mildly unwell or suffers a minor accident:

* appropriate first aid/care is administered;
* the child may be placed in the sick room;
* if the child should go home the parent will be notified.
If a serious accident occurs:
* a staff member will remain with the child;
* appropriate assistance will be summoned;
* the parents or emergency contacts will be notified;
* if contact is not achieved, medical treatment deemed necessary will be undertaken (including ambulance).
All such medical costs will be the parents' responsibility.

In all cases of accident or sudden sickness it is imperative that the school have an emergency contact. Please list a telephone number where you can be contacted - home phone, neighbour or relative. This telephone number together with the number of your workplace is required on enrolment.