Family Handbook 2026-27

STUDENT HEALTH AND WELLBEING

When a capable Upper School student discloses personal information to faculty and staff and specifically requests that the conversation and its details remain in confidence, it is important for parents to understand that — with the exception of an imminent risk and/or health or safety-related circumstances — the student’s request will be honoured. When a student discloses information to a faculty or staff member about her personal health, identity or safety-related circumstances and the school believes there is an imminent risk to the student or to others, the student’s right to confidentiality will not prevail and Havergal will comply with its legal duty to report. This would, in most cases, involve immediately contacting the student’s parents. Havergal has outlined steps to manage the kinds of personal disclosures that students can, and do, make to faculty and staff. School administrators and student support members work together, as needed and on a case-by-case basis, to assess a student’s risk to herself and others and to establish a preventative action plan, when necessary. The Principal has a duty to give assiduous attention to the health and wellbeing of students under the school’s care. Educators have a common law standard of care to act as reasonably careful or prudent parents in these circumstances. Havergal, including its faculty and staff, is required to follow applicable laws and the policies and protocols established by professional organizations, such as the Ontario College of Teachers and the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, that support the care and wellbeing of school-aged children and young adults.

Health Policies and Procedures

This section outlines key Health Policies. You can find a comprehensive list of our Policies and Procedures in the Policy Library located on the Parent and Student Portals.

Supporting Students with Prevalent Medical Conditions Havergal College has established a Supporting Students with Prevalent Medical Conditions (PMC) Policy to promote student health and safety and maintain a healthy and safe environment in which children can learn. Havergal is committed to supporting students with PMCs to fully access school in a safe, accepting and healthy learning environment that supports wellbeing. A Plan of Care is required for all students with asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetes, epilepsy or any other life-threatening or altering condition or diagnosis that requires a plan of care. Plans of Care must be updated by parents or guardians annually within the College’s Health Information System, which will

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