Usually this time of the year our weather is more unpredictable than ever… hot one minute then cold and pouring rain the next. It takes us all that we can possibly do to keep our children from getting sick, as well as ourselves. While I have always had faith in local 'island remedies' such as Bush tea's, Aloe vera, and coconut oil there is only so much we can do in terms of preventing what may seem inevitable, a cold or even worse the flu. While most preschols and primary schools do inform parents of certain circumstances in which children shouldn't attend school, many don't and as a result the classroom becomes contaminated and germs are spread to other students and teachers. Once all members of the classroom are sick it is only logical that academic progression will be slowed as an result, and all kids, including those who aren't sick for their concentration will be on not getting sick, as well as how miserable their peers and teacher's are.
To sum things up here are some simple guidelines to follow to ensure the safety of your child and their peers, after all when we are sick our immune system is weaker and exposing such a weakened system to a sea of contaminants could be very harmful to the health and well being of your child as well as their education. Lengthy absences can harm a child's self esteem after returning to class to find out that they're so far behind. Children who have vomited, experienced diareheria, high fevers and cold sweats shouldn't be allowed to go to school immediately following such symptoms as they will require time for their bodies to recover, which means plenty of rest (or at least 24 hours). Other sicknesses that are contagious including red/pink eye, the cold, influenza, chicken pox, and ringworm's should be taken special care of from home where other outside contaminants aren't allowed. This new year we hope and wish for the best for all pupil's within our territory and abroad!!
Ms. Child Advocate
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