Illness and Isolation
Illness of Students / Teachers
To maintain a safe, healthy, and hygienic school environment, the following norms shall be followed by all students, teachers, and other staff members.
- General Health and Hygiene
- All students, teachers, and staff members should maintain good personal hygiene and follow healthy habits.
- Regular handwashing with soap and water or use of hand sanitiser is encouraged.
- Coughing and sneezing should be covered with a tissue or the elbow.
- Sharing of food, water bottles, utensils, medicines, or personal items should be avoided.
- Illness Among Students
- A student suffering from fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, a contagious infection, or any other significant illness should not attend school until sufficiently recovered.
- Parents/guardians should inform the school promptly if their child is absent due to illness.
- If a student becomes unwell during school hours, the class teacher should inform the school office/medical room and the parent or guardian.
- The student may be kept separately from others, where appropriate, while waiting for a parent/guardian.
- Students should not be given medicines at school without appropriate parental/guardian instructions and the school’s established procedure.
- Students returning after a serious or contagious illness may be required to provide a medical certificate or doctor’s advice, where applicable.
- Illness Among Teachers and Staff Members
- Teachers and staff members suffering from a significant or potentially contagious illness should avoid attending school until sufficiently recovered.
- Staff members should inform the Principal/Head of School or the designated authority as early as possible if illness prevents them from attending work.
- Where required, medical leave should be taken according to the school’s leave policy.
- Staff members who become unwell during school hours should report their condition to the appropriate authority and seek medical attention if necessary.
- Staff members should take reasonable precautions to prevent the spread of contagious illnesses in the workplace.
- Communicable and Contagious Illnesses
- Any suspected or confirmed communicable disease should be reported to the school administration by the parent/guardian or staff member, as appropriate.
- The school shall follow applicable public-health and government guidelines concerning communicable diseases.
- The school may take appropriate preventive measures, including enhanced cleaning, temporary separation of an ill person, and communication with parents/guardians or staff.
- Personal medical information shall be handled respectfully and kept confidential, except where disclosure is required for health, safety, or legal reasons.
- Emergency Situations
- In case of a medical emergency, the school shall provide appropriate first aid and contact the parent/guardian or emergency contact without unnecessary delay.
- Where necessary, the school may arrange urgent medical assistance or transportation to a medical facility.
- Emergency contact details provided by parents/guardians and staff should be kept updated.
- Return to School/Work
- Students and staff should return only when they are sufficiently well to participate safely in school activities.
- Any specific return-to-school/work requirements shall be based on medical advice and applicable public-health guidance.
- The school shall avoid unnecessary discrimination or stigma against anyone who has experienced an illness.
- Responsibility of Parents and Staff
- Parents/guardians are responsible for informing the school about relevant health conditions or illnesses that may affect their child’s safety or participation.
- Teachers and staff members are responsible for promptly reporting significant health concerns to the appropriate school authority.
- Everyone in the school community is expected to cooperate with health and safety measures to protect students, staff, and visitors.
