Prospectus / Health
Health & wellbeing
Healthy bodies, curious minds, confident learners. Here’s how we keep everyone well.
TOO SICK FOR SCHOOL?
When to stay home, and when to come back.
Fever
STAY HOME
37.8 °C or higher
RETURN WHEN
Fever-free for 24 hours without paracetamol or other fever reducers
Coughing
STAY HOME
A cough that won’t stop, or breathing problems
RETURN WHEN
The cough is mild and infrequent; seen by a doctor if needed
Diarrhoea or vomiting
STAY HOME
Any in the past 24 hours
RETURN WHEN
Symptom-free for 24 hours; seen by a doctor if needed
Rash
STAY HOME
Body rash with itching or fever
RETURN WHEN
Rash, itching and fever are gone; seen by a doctor if needed
Head lice
STAY HOME
Itchy head, active lice
RETURN WHEN
You have a doctor’s clearance certificate
Eye infection
STAY HOME
Red eyes, or a yellow or green discharge
RETURN WHEN
Cleared by a doctor
ILLNESS & MEDICATION
Keep us in the loop.
Please let the teacher or office know about illness, allergies, medical concerns or any absence. If your child becomes unwell at school, we’ll call you straight away, and they’ll rest in the sick room until they’re collected.
- No medication may be sent in school bags
- Learners may not take medication themselves
- Multivitamins count as medication
- Primary learners need a sick note after an absence
Regular attendance plays an important part in your child’s progress. Thank you for helping us keep the school healthy.
LUNCH & NUTRITION
Pack for a full, focused day.
Sandwiches, fruit, cheese, yoghurt, nuts, raisins and juice are all great choices. Pack a little more in winter, or if your child leaves home early.
Not allowed
Fizzy drinks
Best kept to a minimum
Crisps, sweets, cakes and very sugary snacks
SUN PROTECTION
Caps on outside.
South Africa’s sunshine means plenty of outdoor play. All learners wear their school cap whenever they’re playing or learning outdoors.
IN THE FULL BUILD
More sections on this page
- Illness & medication: informing the school, the sick room and medication rules
- Lunch & nutrition: lunchbox ideas, what's not allowed and winter portions
- Sun protection: caps outdoors