Major wounds to band aid cuts

sewing pants to supplying shirts,

Rugby knocks, concussion test,

hobbling on crutches, safe place to rest.

Ice packs for aching muscles,

helping to sort playground tussles.

Headaches, burns and man flues,

nausea, vomiting and the poos’!

Short of breath, asthma care,

reacting to peanut anaphylaxis …rare.

Tissues for tears, calm anxious fears,

side-line cheers, even splinters in rears!

Broken bones, a dislocation,

painful tummies needing palpation.

Bleeding noses, tape an ankle,

dressings, advice, parents thankful.

Sent to shave, pull glue from hair – we laugh,

educate and meet with staff,

Health and safety, attend a meeting,

data entries need completing

A sympathetic way, a listening ear

A smile and thanks for a wonderful year.

Sister Margaret Bates
School Nurse