We’d like to remind everyone of the importance of regularly checking for and treating head lice, as well as encouraging girls (and any child with long hair) to wear their hair tied up while at school.
Why treating head lice promptly matters
Head lice are very common in school-age children and can spread quickly in classrooms where children play and learn closely together. While head lice are not harmful, they can cause discomfort, itching, and inconvenience for families.
Prompt treatment helps:
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Stop the spread to other children
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Prevent itching and possible skin irritation
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Reduce repeated outbreaks within the class
Checking your child’s hair regularly and using recommended treatments if lice are found helps keep our school community healthy and comfortable.
Why wearing hair up helps
Children with long hair—especially girls—are more likely to come into contact hair-to-hair during play. Wearing hair tied up (in a ponytail, bun, plait, etc.) can significantly reduce the chance of lice spreading.
This small step helps:
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Lower the risk of head-to-head transmission
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Protect your child and others from repeated outbreaks
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Keep hair neat and manageable throughout the school day
Working together
By checking for lice regularly, treating them quickly, and keeping long hair tied up, we can greatly reduce the number of cases in school. Your cooperation makes a big difference and helps keep all our students comfortable and ready to learn.
If you need advice on identifying or treating head lice, please feel free to contact the school for guidance.
Thank you for your support!
