A couple of School Nurses are trialling a new hearing test system, and our School Nurse Chloe is one! We are very excited that Chloe will be conducting this trial here at Molesworth Primary throughout term 4.

What is Sound Scouts?

An estimated 1 in 10 school children suffer from hearing loss, which left undetected can lead to speech, learning and behavioural problems. The Sound Scouts hearing check is a simple app-based system which can identify if a child has a hearing issue, including listening difficulties in noise. The test incorporates the science of a hearing test in a fun interactive game. Evidence based, accessible and delivering immediate results, it’s the perfect screening solution.

You can read more about Sound Scouts on their website: https://www.soundscouts.com/au/

How can your child be a part of sound scouts?

Students of any age are welcomed to participate in this trial, even if they have had a hearing assessment before! Nurses are offering to re-test your child’s hearing as a way to determine if a new system is appropriate for future use.

If you are happy for your child to participate in our trial, please grab a consent form from the School Office.  Please note that this is a trial, and our school nurse will do her best to test as many students as possible who return consent forms. If your child is tested throughout this trial period, you will receive a copy of the results.