Fono (Meeting) May 30, 6.30pm - 8.00pm in the staffroom
We invite parents and fanau of Pasifika students, Years 9-13 to our first fono (meeting) for 2012.
Student Health Services
Waitakere College Healthcare Services
Our school has a full time Registered Nurse on staff. The nurse oversees the general health and wellbeing of the students by providing basic first aid on site and liaising with external healthcare services and parents/caregivers as required.
Our registered nurse is part of the Student Support Services with the Youth Workers, guidance counsellors and careers advisers. The nurse is employed by the school but is partially funded by the Ministry of Health. This ensures a close working relationship between education and health.
Our Registered Nurse is Michelle Chrustowski.
Our Philosophy on Healthcare
Halfdan Mahler, Director General (1973-1983) of the World Health Organisation (WHO), defined "Health For All" in 1981 as follows-
"Health For All" means that health is to be brought within reach of everyone in a given country. And by "health" is meant a personal state of wellbeing, not just the availability of health services - a state of health that enables a person to lead a socially and economically productive life.
Confidentiality
The nurse works in accordance with the New Zealand Nursing Council code of conduct, to offer a youth friendly confidential service. Students using the health services are assured of confidentiality. They are, however made aware of the “the three harms” that may result in our having to engage outside agencies and/or their family and caregivers to ensure their safety. These “harms” are as follows:
•Harm to self
•The student is harming others
•Someone is harming the student
Student Access
The student health centre is open Monday to Friday from 0830 to 1530 during term time. The Nurses office is situated in the Student Centre.
Students are welcome to see the School Nurse before school and after school and during break times. If they need to see the Nurse during school lessons they will need a release slip from their teacher.
Parents/Caregivers
We welcome contact from parents or carers if you have any concerns about their child. This may include:
· Chronic Medical conditions
· Minor health issues
· Vision or hearing concerns
· Behaviour concerns
· Mental health concerns
· Obesity
· Eating difficulties
· Sexual Health
· Puberty and Physical Development
You can make an appointment to see our nurse by phoning 836 7890 ext 819
If your child has any long term medical needs or condition we would appreciate any relevant information that you may have from the doctor, hospital or clinic that he or she attends so that we may assist in supporting him or her during their years at Waitakere College.
Physiotherapy
We have a Physio Therapy service provided free to our students and staff twice a week on Monday and Friday mornings. Our Therapist is kindly provided by Onehunga Physio Therapy.
Our Physiotherapist is Kjersti Stubbs.
Nurse Practitioner
A Youth Health Nurse Practitioner works on site on Wednesday Mornings. She is provided by Te Puna Manawa, Health West Community Health Services. This Nurse can prescribe medications and works with our Students who have more complex Health Needs.
Our Nurse Practitioner is Mo Harte.
School Doctor
A School Doctor works on site on Thursday Mornings. He is provided by Te Puna Manawa, Health West Community Health Services. This Doctor can prescribe medications and works with our Students who have more complex Health Needs.
Our School Doctor is Dr Glenn Twentyman.
Other services provided by the School Nurse
•Health and Psychosocial assessments
•Opportunistic health screening
•Sexual health advice and referral
•ACC dressings
•Wound dressings
•Health education and advice
•Child protection
•Referrals to specialist services
•Health promotion
•Support students with on-going health needs
Medication
As the Nurse can be working with students offsite or attending meetings medications cannot always be accessed. It is therefore preferred that students self-medicate rather than relying on the Nurse to administer. To assist with the administration of medication in school we require parents’/ carers’ written permission, any relevant doctor’s letters and the correctly labelled and prescribed medication. This will be kept in a locked cupboard.
As the Nurse can be working with students offsite or attending meetings medications cannot always be accessed. It is therefore preferred that students self-medicate rather than relying on the Nurse to administer. To assist with the administration of medication in school we require parents’/ carers’ written permission, any relevant doctor’s letters and the correctly labelled and prescribed medication. This will be kept in a locked cupboard.
Other Agencies we work with
Our School Nurse works closely with work closely with other professionals within the school environment and with outside agencies. The following is a list of agencies she may work with:
· Waitakere Youth Health Clinic
· Your Choice Programme
· Amplify Drug and Alcohol Programme
· Hearing and Vision Nurses
· Mobile Dental Bus and other Dentists
· Asthma Specialist Nurses/ Asthma Bus
· Accident and Medical Clinics at White Cross and Waitakere Hospital
· Hospital Clinics
· ACC
· Counsellors
· Public Health Nurses
· General Practitioners
· Child Youth and Family Services (CYFS)
· Epilepsy NZ
· Mental health Services, Marinoto
· Smoking Cessation
Noticeboard
Fono - May 30, 6.30pm start
Farewell Carina Chan
It is with sadness that we inform our school community that Choy Chin (Carina) Chan died Thursday evening, 10 May. Carina, a teacher aide in ESOL since 2006 has been on sick leave since February of this year. She was hospitalised on Sunday but her health deteriorated rapidly.
She was a great friend and mentor to many students. Carina was a fun loving, compassionate member of the ESOL Department who excelled in her work and made a difference in the lives of those who knew her. Carina, you will be sadly missed and remembered at Waitakere College. We mourn your loss.
Our thoughts go to Carina’s son and daughter here in Auckland and Carina’s family from Malaysia and to her many friends at the College, especially Jenny Thomas and Frances Thyberg who have been supportive to her and her family during her illness.
Read our Autumn Term News
Packed full of our NCEA successes last year, the variety of activities students have taken part in over the last few months, plus much more.
2012 start and finish times
School Times
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8.45am start
Wednesday: 9.30am start (to allow teacher professional development to take place)
Finishing times: each day- 3.05pm.
Board of Trustees
Go to Main Menu/Information/Board of Trustees for details
The next full Board meeting will be held on 29 May, 2012 commencing at 5.15 pm.
Current Staff Vacancies
Teaching staff vacancies for 2012
1. Teacher of PE and Health (maternity leave position to commence Term 3 2012)
2. Teacher of Science (Physics/Chemistry)
Non-Teaching Vacancies
Sports Coaches for
Football (Soccer), Rugby Union, Netball, Hockey, Water Polo and Basketball
Please go to Information on the menu bar. Click on Staff Vacancies.
Latest Sports Results
Go to Sports/Sports Results on the menu bar for a full list of resutls from all games played last week.
Most Recent ERO Report
School Bus Services
Information about the various school bus services can be found by clicking onto the word 'Information' on the menu bar above.
Upcoming Events
- Senior Exams (Now)
- 10 Art trip(3 days)
- Senior Drama (3 days)
- ESOL trip(4 days)
- Futures Conference(4 days)
- Year 8 Science Day(8 days)
Recent Blogs & Videos
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