School Entry Health Assessment

All children in Western Australia are eligible for a School Entry Health Assessment when they are of school entry age.  The School Entry Health Assessment is provided by the local School Health Nurse.  It is an excellent opportunity to look at the health and development of your child at the beginning of school life.

The assessments are simple, non-invasive, quick and easy.  They screen for problems which are best addressed, if picked up and treated early.  The assessments include:

• Vision
• Hearing
• Teeth
• Growth (including weight, height and Body Mass Index). 

Your child’s results will be sent home after their health check has been completed.  Results are always treated confidentially.

Please note, if the assessment results for your child suggest there may be a concern, the School Health Nurse will contact you to discuss.

School Entry Health Assessment forms are currently being distributed for parents to complete.  Please complete and sign the back page of the form before you return it.

Please return the form to the class teacher as soon as possible.

Kindy assessments start in term 2 and will continue until term 3.  I look forward to working with you and your family.

If you have a concern about your child’s health, development or wellbeing please contact me on 0427 922 663.

Paula Stretton