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Health NZ Guidelines 

For the health and wellbeing of our students and staff we follow guidelines created by Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora.  It is also has sound advice on what to next if you are unsure.

Our requests in relation to the most common illnesses / health concerns are:

•     If your child has been vomiting or has diarrhoea we ask that you keep your cild home        for at least 48 hours after the symptom.     
•     If your child has a fever we ask they are kept home until the fever stays below 38                 degrees without the use of Pamol or Ibuprofen.
•     If you child has head lice we ask that they stay home until they have been treated.

Here is the link if you would like to have a reference.

https://info.health.nz/keeping-healthy/healthy-homes-environments/knowing-if-your-child-is-well-enough-to-go-to-school-guidance-for-parents#sending-your-child-back-to-school-4314

Here is guide for treating head lice from our District health Nurse.