Dear Parents/Guardians/Carers,

We have had a reported case of headlice in 12B and 34D on Tuesday October 29.

Head lice do not transmit infectious diseases – they are transmitted by having head to head contact with someone who has head lice.

Be reassured to know that head lice are commonly found in places other than at St Angela of the Cross and are very common in school-aged children. 

What can you do?

We seek your cooperation in checking your child’s hair and in those instances where head lice or eggs are found, treating your child’s hair. Please visit www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au and search for “head lice (nits)” for advice on finding, treating and preventing head lice.

The school also has additional information available regarding treatment and controlling head lice. Please don’t hesitate to contact the office to obtain this information.

If head lice or eggs are found on your child’s hair you need to inform:

• the school and advise when the treatment has started.
• parents or carers of your child’s friends so they too have the opportunity to detect and treat their children if necessary.

When can my child return to school?

Health regulations requires that where a child has head lice, that child should not return to school until the day after appropriate treatment has started. Please note, this refers only to those children who have live head lice and does not refer to head lice eggs. More information about exclusion requirements can be found by searching for “school exclusion table” at www.health.vic.gov.au.

St Angela of the Cross Primary School is aware that head lice can be a sensitive issue and is committed to maintaining your confidentiality.