Boarding School Handbook 2025-26

Additional Medical Costs Not Covered by Insurance Should monies have to be spent by Havergal College in emergency or exceptional circumstances and the medical or dental costs exceed the insurance coverage provided, the parent accepts full liability for the fees incurred and will reimburse the College within 30 days of occurrence. With respect to costs that are not for emergency or exceptional situations, the parent should make arrangements for a credit or debit card that the student may use to pick up prescriptions and pay for lab tests, x-rays or other procedures, as required. If the medical costs are significant and/or ongoing, the parent may make arrangements to pay the medical practitioner directly, or through their Guardian. Wellbeing Support Living away from home can have challenges. Students have access to a variety of adults trained to support their developmental and social emotional needs. Early on in their time in Boarding, they will meet the Boarding Staff, their Guidance Counsellor, the school Social Worker and the Chaplain, all whom they can access for support, as needed. The Guidance, Social Work and Chaplain Team are bound by confidentiality, as per their respective colleges, and will work with students to partner with their families in any needed support. Food Services Students are provided with three meals each day during the week and two meals on Saturday and Sunday. A vegetarian option is always available. If a student has any food allergies or other special dietary needs, they should speak to the Health Center Manager and the Boarding Staff immediately. Additional snacks are ordered from the kitchen once a week and are available to students in the Common Room. The Food Committee meets once a month with Food Services to discuss concerns and nutrition and to make suggestions for menus and special dinners. All Boarding students are welcome to participate in this meeting. Banking Boarding students must make their own banking arrangements. There are several banking facilities within walking distance of the school. Students are discouraged from having large amounts of cash in their rooms. It is highly recommended that Boarding students open a Canadian bank account while they are enrolled in the school. Public Transportation Public transportation in Toronto is known as the TTC (Toronto Transit Commission). With the help of a TTC map and app, students can reach most areas of the city.

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