Child airlifted to Westmead after medical episode at Glenroi Public School

Emergency services including police and paramedics arrived at the school on Maxwell Avenue shortly after 11.30am on July 19.

A spokeswoman for Central West Police District said a seven-year-old child had a "medical episode" and that there was no further police involvement.

NSW Ambulance also confirmed the child was airlifted to Westmead Children's Hospital in Sydney a short time afterwards. The student was accompanied by his mother.

A NSW Department of Education spokesman said: "Glenroi Heights Public School staff acted swiftly by immediately providing first aid and calling Triple Zero when a male student began to choke whilst eating during a class break on Wednesday, July 19.

"The school is providing counselling and wellbeing support for all staff and students involved."

Posting on the school's Facebook page, principal Tegan Davis wrote: "I want to reassure you that school is safe. We have had a medical emergency with one student where staff responded quickly.

"The family is here working with ambulance staff and police are assisting due to the requirements for the helicopter.

"Students remain working in classrooms during this time and have access to their food and water.

"Pick up is as normal for the end of the day."

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