Hi from the School Nurse, Felicity Lukins

Unfortunately head lice are an ongoing battle for schools and parents. There have been reports of students with head lice recently at Bridgetown High School. Here are some tips as a reminder on how to prevent head lice.

Check your child’s hair weekly for head lice and eggs (‘nits’). Use a metal fine tooth ‘nit’ comb and plenty of hair conditioner applied to the dry hair, to make the task easier and more effective.

Tie long hair back. Braid long hair and/or put it up if possible.

Consider applying hair gel or mousse. These do not prevent or repel lice but may help to keep stray hair strands from contact with other heads.

Avoid sharing combs or brushes.

Remind your child to avoid head-to-head contact with other students, e.g. when working at computers, looking at phones and during any close physical contact.

Click here to access Health Department Head Lice Fact Sheet

For any questions or queries regarding any health issues please don’t hesitate to contact me by leaving a message in the front office or alternatively

Phone: 97725258 or email: felicity.lukins@heatlh.wa.gov.au