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13/12/2013
Child Took Tablets Into Primary School
It has been revealed that a child took prescription drugs at a school in West Belfast.
According to reports, the child, who attends St Kevin's Primary School on the city's Falls Road, became drowsy in class on Wednesday.
In a statement from the school, it said an ambulance was called. The child has since made a full recovery and a letter has been sent to each parent at the school.
The statement, which appeared in the Belfast Telegraph, read: "A child took tablets into school and unfortunately took some of these tablets while in school.
"At no stage was anyone aware that the child had these tablets in school.
"The class teacher responded immediately when it became apparent that the child had ingested something.
"The child's parents were called and an ambulance was requested.
"The incident was handled quickly, appropriately and reported the the relevant agencies."
The statement added: " The childrens' safety and well being is of paramount importance to St Kevin's", and said it was an "isolated incident".
The school is also understood to have organised awareness training for teachers and children.
(JP/CD)
According to reports, the child, who attends St Kevin's Primary School on the city's Falls Road, became drowsy in class on Wednesday.
In a statement from the school, it said an ambulance was called. The child has since made a full recovery and a letter has been sent to each parent at the school.
The statement, which appeared in the Belfast Telegraph, read: "A child took tablets into school and unfortunately took some of these tablets while in school.
"At no stage was anyone aware that the child had these tablets in school.
"The class teacher responded immediately when it became apparent that the child had ingested something.
"The child's parents were called and an ambulance was requested.
"The incident was handled quickly, appropriately and reported the the relevant agencies."
The statement added: " The childrens' safety and well being is of paramount importance to St Kevin's", and said it was an "isolated incident".
The school is also understood to have organised awareness training for teachers and children.
(JP/CD)
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