Routine medical examinations are carried out in school for pupils at appropriate stages:

            2nd Year Pupils:        BCG immunisation, Tetanus

            3rd Year Pupils:         Polio/Diphtheria/Tetanus

If a child becomes ill in the course of the day, the child will first of all be seen by a trained member of staff. If it is felt necessary for the child to be sent home or to be examined/receive further treatment outwith the school, then parents will be contacted. Parents or an emergency contact will normally be expected to call at the school to escort the child home or to hospital.

Parents are required to inform the school of any particular medical requirements and of any arrangements to be made if a child has to be taken home.

It is vital therefore that parents give the name, address and telephone number where they may be contacted in an emergency. A back-up name and telephone number must also be supplied in case the parent is not available.

St Mungo's Academy is a HealthPromotingSchool. Two of our staff who are actively involved in health promoting activities are:

            Penny Roberts:         School Nurse

            Jackie McKinnon      Health Development Officer

Both members of staff aim to improve the health and well being of all members of our school community.