7 May 2024

Dear Parent / Carer,

RE: ATHLETICS DISCUS / HIGH JUMP CONSENT

Risk management policies for Education Queensland require parental consent for students to participate in a number of track and field activities.  The following activities require parental consent:

Discus

• High risk classification
• Involves developmental drills and competition
• Students restricted to standing throws, unless competence has been previously demonstrated for spin technique.
• Supervised by trained Physical Education teachers with knowledge and skills in teaching discus.

 Fosbury flop technique for high jump

• High risk classification
• Competition only (not taught in classes)
• Student’s require prior experience and have demonstrated competence in the technique
• Supervised by trained Physical Education teacher with knowledge and skills in teaching high jump.

If you consent for your child to participate in these activities while enrolled at Tully State High School, please complete this consent and medical form as soon as possible.  Consent is required every year, along with attendance at a competency session with HPE staff.  Please note: additional consent paperwork will be required for district (Cassowary Coast) and Peninsula Track & Field Carnivals.  

If your child’s medical and emergency contact details change, please update these immediately through the school office.

For further information about the activities and risk management processes, please contact Leith Paton on (07) 4068 4555 or email lpato7@eq.edu.au.

Yours sincerely,

Leith Paton
Health Sciences

Activity consent form - TSHS Athletics Discus / High Jump

Privacy Statement

The Department of Education is collecting the personal information in this form in order to:

 -  obtain consent for the named child/student to participate in the named off-site activity;

 -  help coordinate the off-site activity;

 -  respond to any injury or medical condition that may arise during or as a result of the off-site activity; and

 -  update school records where necessary.

Where applicable, the information is being collected in accordance with section 102 of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the Education and Care Services Regulation 2013 (Qld).

The information will only be accessed by authorised departmental staff and stored securely. The information will be dealt with in accordance with the confidentiality requirements of, as applicable, section 426 of the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 (Qld), the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld), and/or the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). The information will not be disclosed to any other person or agency unless we have your consent or we are required or authorised by law to do so e.g. in compliance with relevant Queensland Chief Health Officer’s Directions.

Activity risks and insurance

Please note that the Department of Education does not have personal accident insurance cover for children/students. If your child is injured as a result of an accident or incident while participating in the activity, all costs associated with the injury, including medical costs are the responsibility of the parent/carer. Some incidental medical costs may be covered by Medicare. If you have private health insurance, some costs may also be covered by your provider. Any other costs must be covered by parents/carers. It is up to all parents/carers to decide the type/s and level of private insurance they wish to arrange to cover their child. Please take this into consideration in deciding whether or not to allow the child/student to participate in this activity.

Consent

By signing this form, I agree to all the following statements:

• I have read all of the information contained in this form in relation to the activity (including any attached material)
• I am aware that the department does not have personal accident insurance cover for students.
• I give consent for the named child/student, to participate in the identified activity.
• I will pay to the school the costs detailed in this consent form for the child/student’s participation in the activity.
• I agree to and understand the refund policy as it applies to this excursion (see Activity costs)
• In the event of an accident or illness, school staff may obtain or administer any medical assistance or treatment the child/student may reasonably require, including contacting their doctor.
• I accept liability for all reasonable costs incurred by the department in obtaining such medical assistance or treatment (including any transportation costs) and undertake to reimburse the department the full amount of those costs.
• I have provided the school with all relevant details of the child/student’s medical or physical needs on registration /enrolment and where relevant have updated this information.
• I give consent for student contact information to be shared in relation to this activity in compliance with relevant Queensland Chief Health Officer’s Directions.