Dear Parents and Guardians,

We have been informed of a confirmed case of head lice in your child’s class . Head lice are a common occurrence among young children and, while they can be a nuisance, they do not pose a health risk and are not related to cleanliness.

We kindly ask that you check your child’s hair and scalp carefully over the next few days. Live lice are small, grayish-brown insects about the size of a sesame seed. Nits (eggs) are tiny, oval-shaped, and are usually attached firmly to the hair shaft close to the scalp.

If you find evidence of head lice or nits, please begin appropriate treatment promptly and inform the school once treatment has started. Children may return to school after treatment has been initiated. We also recommend checking all household members and washing recently worn clothing, hats, bedding, and hair accessories in hot water.

To help prevent the spread of lice, please remind your child to avoid sharing hats, hairbrushes, hair accessories, or other personal items.

For further information please refer to the HSE website, the link is: https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/head-lice-nits/

Thank you for your cooperation.

BCNS Team