Pupil Health

Welcome to Lockerbie Academy's first health web page.

Introducing the team.....

		In the middle of this picture is Bev Corrigan, the School nurse for Lockerbie Academy. Bev comes in to school on a Thursday and holds a school ‘drop in’ and appointments service for all pupils. She also takes part in health promotion events and helps us to deliver the school PSE programme and health screening/ surveillance. On either side are Mrs Morag MacPherson and Mrs Kenna Bannister who are the main first point of contact for pupils who are unwell in school. They are qualified first aiders who also ensure any medication that pupils are prescribed to have during school hours is kept securely and is available to pupils when they request it.
	This is Dr Lucy Sloan the community Paediatrician who provides medical expertise in child health, development and disabilities to the school. Dr Sloan works along with schools and parents and contributes to the assessment and review process of children who need extra support in school.
As a health team our aim is to promote a healthy lifestyle and deliver a good ‘health’ service for the pupils at Lockerbie Academy, whether it is in an emergency situation where they require immediate first aid, or supporting their long term health care plan, to offering advice and encouragement. As school nurse for Lockerbie I will update this web page with advice and information that you may find useful throughout the year. For now I have included some national web site addresses on a variety of topics for your perusal.
Parents		Young People
www.parentzonescotland.gov.uk www.parentingacrossscotland.org.uk www.direct.gov.uk www.healthyliving.gov.uk www.healthpromotingschools.co.uk		www.antibullying.net www.healthy-respect.com www.breathingspacescotland.org.uk www.childline.org.uk www.youngminds.org.uk www.foodfitness.org.uk
Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio Booster Vaccinations for all S3 Pupils We are approaching that time of year again when we are offering Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio booster vaccinations to all year 3 pupils. I cannot stress more highly the importance to all pupils of having this injection. All these diseases are dangerous and life threatening, which is why in this country we are fortunate to have a national vaccination programme. Click here to read more...   I can be contacted via the school office or on 0783 4445336 if you have any concerns or require any advice regarding health, and I always appreciate any feedback. Bev Corrigan

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