Health

Emergency Procedures

Staff are fully trained in the emergency procedures required for fire, earthquakes and lock down. In the event of an emergency, staff are firstly responsible to protect all students and remove them from any danger. If any cases of a serious nature occur, all parents will be notified.

Accidents

Although every reasonable precaution is exercised, accidents do happen. Minor ones receive first-aid treatment from the teacher on duty or office staff. In all cases of head injury, suspected bone injury, bad cuts, etc. the parent is notified immediately and the necessary medical attention is sought. All accidents at the school are investigated, recorded and if serious enough, reported to the Board of Trustees.

Health Matters

The public Health Nurse Visits the school twice a term or when requested by the school. She assists with class programs, and investigates health concerns on behalf of parents and staff. Messages can be left at the school for her. Our dental clinic opens once a year for approximately one month. Emergency dental treatment can be arranged through Kaitaia Hospital. We also receive visits from hearing and vision and the mobile ear caravan during the year.

Smoking

Herekino School is completely smoke-free. Smoking will not be permitted in the school grounds or any of the school buildings.