Family Handbook 2023-24

STUDENT HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Asthma Policy Havergal College has an Asthma Policy, in compliance with provincial legislation mandated by the Ontario government—Bill 20, “Ryan’s Law”— to develop and maintain asthma policies/procedures that help protect students who have asthma. Parents/guardians of children who have asthma must complete an updated Asthma Plan of Care annually in the Magnus Health Portal. If the child has been prescribed a Ventolin puffer, they must always have their puffer with them while at school in a pouch/fanny pack/backpack and must always bring this medication with them for excursions. There is an emergency supply of Ventolin in the Health Centres in both the Upper and Junior Schools. You can find the full Asthma Policy in the Parent Portal. Concussion Protocol Havergal College has a Concussion & Head Injuries Policy in compliance with provincial legislation mandated by the Ontario government—Bill 193, “Rowan’s Law”—to help protect amateur athletes and educate coaches about the dangers of head injuries. Annual review of concussion awareness resources by athletes, coaches, educators and parents are required before students can be registered in any sport. What is a Concussion? A concussion is a brain injury that causes changes in how the brain cells function, leading to symptoms that can be physical (e.g., headaches, dizziness), cognitive (e.g., memory problems, decreased concentration) or emotional (e.g., feeling depressed). Concussions can occur without loss of consciousness and can occur from a direct blow to the head, but may also occur from a major physical trauma to other parts of the body (e.g., a sideways check to the body that causes a whiplash effect on the head and neck). Parents and students are expected to alert Havergal to head injuries and any concussion diagnosis. Students are to follow Havergal’s Return to Learn (RTL)/Return to Physical Activity (RTPA) procedure. Return to any activities with a risk of head re-injury may only occur after medical clearance from a physician/nurse practitioner, as outlined in the Concussion Assessment Form.

Parents, students and coaches must complete a code of conduct yearly, prior to participation in athletics.

You can find the full Concussion and Head Injury Policy in the Parent Portal.

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