Our old friend the head louse is never far away and there have been several occurrences in school recently.  Huntingtower is not unique – all schools throughout the country have a similar problem.

It is your responsibility to keep hair checked and treated, look for small grey insects in the hair or their eggs (nits) that are white and usually stuck to hairs.  Ensure your child’s hair is tied back and we will talk to the children about avoiding head to head contact.

A special comb can be used that clears the problem.  If the problem persists there are a number of special shampoos available.  Combs and shampoos can be purchased at most chemist shops. 

If all parents are vigilant the problem will soon disappear.