Family Handbook 2018-19

Misuse of the Fitness Room will result in loss of privileges. 

Agreement by a parent means:  1. Parents certify that their child is in good health and physically fit and has not been advised  by a physician not to participate in physical activity of this nature. The parent knows of no  physical, medical, emotional or psychological reason why his/her child is not would be at a  high risk of injury resulting from the use of the equipment in the Fitness Room.  2. Parents acknowledge that the staff members of Havergal College are available to more fully  explain the nature and demands of the Fitness Room equipment use and the inherent risks,  hazards and dangers associated with it.  3. Parents understand that although Havergal College has taken precautions to provide  appropriate rules, security and monitoring of the Fitness Room in order to either eliminate  or reduce the potential for injury, circumstances may arise which are not foreseeable or  which are beyond the control of Havergal College.  4. Parents acknowledge that Havergal College cannot guarantee absolute safety. Parents also  understand that their children are, in part, responsible for their own safety and that they  must comply with the instructions and directions of Havergal College and other staff  members when using equipment in the Fitness Room, act prudently and carefully and obey  the Fitness Room rules.  5. Parents understand, acknowledge and assume the potential risks and responsibilities  involved in his/her daughter’s use of the Fitness Room and the equipment contained.  1. The student will demonstrate a safe and responsible attitude when using the equipment  and space in the Fitness Room.   2. The student will obey the Fitness Room rules.  3. The student will speak up if she experiences, witnesses or learns of unsafe equipment  and/or behaviour in the Fitness Room.   Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risk (Grades 9 to 12)  When making use of the Fitness Room and the equipment available within the Fitness Room, a  student will be exposed to situations and environmental conditions where the stresses and hazards  will be greater or different from those she encounters in the usual course.   Agreement by a Grade 9 to 12 student means: 

Last Updated August 17, 2018 Havergal College Family Handbook 2018–19

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