Parent Handbook 2012-13.pdf - Beacon Hill School

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Parent Information Booklet 2012 - 13Most importantly, parents should not send their child to school if s/he is not well and / orwhen s/he has not completely recovered from illness. They should let him / her rest athome and / or seek medical advice promptly. The child should return to school when fit todo so as advised by the doctor.Parents should inform the school via e-mail explaining the reason for the absence (andimmediately, if s/he is admitted to hospital). The child needs to regain his / her energybefore returning to active school life, otherwise, complications will arise and may becomeserious.The Administration of MedicationWe do not encourage medication to be given during school hours. If a child is prescribedmedication, they should complete the course of medication at home and NOT at school. Ifit is absolutely necessary for a child to have the prescribed medication during school hours,a note from the doctor who prescribed the medication is required. In addition, a requestin writing from the parent / guardian must be received with the correct ESF / BHS formcompleted and handed in to school.Contact NumbersParents must inform the School Office (via e-mail) of any changes in their home number,office number and mobile number. If they are not in Hong Kong SAR, they must leave acontact number and a name of the person to contact, in case of need and / or emergency.28
Parent Information Booklet 2012 - 13Picking up and Dropping off Students - Questions and AnswersCan parents park in the school grounds?Unfortunately we don’t even have enough space for all the staff to park their cars thereforeno other cars are allowed to park in school either during or out of school hours, unless theyhave been given specific permission.Are there any exceptions to the parking restrictions?Yes. When a function takes place after the students have gone home at the end of theschool day e.g. parent’s evenings, concerts etc. parents are allowed to park on theplayground. Notification will be given.Where can parents stop their car to let their child out in the mornings?If parents are just letting their child out and you are staying in the car, they may stop infront of the school. If they want to get out of the car for any reason they will need to parktheir car in a safe place well away from the school entrance.Where can parents stop their cars when collecting their child?They must always park their car in a safe place well away from the school entrance.Why can parents not stop just outside school to collect their child?We have 540 students leaving the school at the end of the day and our most importantconsideration is their safety. Parking in front of the school even for ten seconds is extremelydangerous because it,‣ obscures the view of drivers and pedestrians‣ forces people to make dangerous overtaking manoeuvres‣ leads to traffic congestionIs there a special place for children and parents to cross Ede Road at the end of the schoolday?Yes. We have a special crossing area outside the main entrance, which is supervised bythree experienced members of the support staff. They will give clear instructions about howand when it is safe to cross the road. Everyone who needs to cross Ede Road, both adultsand students, should use the crossing area.Are there any other places parents should avoid parking their cars?Some of our students have a long journey on the school bus and these buses leave fromWarwick Road. Not parking here would enable the buses to leave punctually and would alsomean the students could get onto the buses as safely as possible.Children catching a school bus. What happens to them at the end of the school day?They make their way onto the playground where they line up before being escorted ontothe bus.29
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