Family Handbook 2026-27

STUDENT HEALTH AND WELLBEING

administration of any OTC medications, where possible. In the Upper School, if parents have not consented via the College’s Health Information System for any OTC medication, the nurse will call the parent first for consent to administer. In an emergency circumstance, the nurse may administer any medication that is assessed to be needed. A link to the College’s Health Information System is available on the Parent Portal under My Household > Update My Child’s Health Information. If a student brings medication to be administered at school, the medication must be in the original dispensing container from the pharmacy and should be given to a Health Centre nurse to be secured in a locked cupboard, along with administration instructions (reason, frequency and dose). Parents/guardians must also send administration instructions to the Health Centre by email. Additionally, the CPR, First Aid and Safety Policy outlines the distribution of medication by non-medical staff and faculty for both non-prescription and prescription medication. Health Records at Havergal The Health Centre ensures that the health records of students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 are accurately and confidentially stored. Accurate record-keeping is essential for student safety both on- and off-site; this relies on parents being diligent about providing and updating their children’s health information. Please complete your child’s Electronic Health Profile within the College’s Health Information System to ensure the following information is accurate and updated: health history and medical conditions, allergies and dietary restrictions, history of concussions, authorization for the administration of medications by Health Centre nurses. Parents and guardians are responsible for notifying the College of any changes in a child’s health status throughout the year by updating the information directly in the College’s Health Information System. In accordance with Havergal College’s Conditions of Enrolment, parents are required to ensure that their child’s immunization record is up to date and has been submitted to Toronto Public Health (TPH) via the Toronto Public Health Immunization Connect webpage. Immunization records for Day students are not collected, reviewed or stored by Havergal; parents are able to access and update these records through Toronto Public Health. The Health Centre will assist Boarding students in updating their immunizations. All health-related policies can be found in the Policies, Procedures and Agreements page on the Parent Portal.

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