Family Handbook 2026-27

STUDENT HEALTH AND WELLBEING

then be reviewed by the Health Centre and shared with all individuals who work with the child at the College to ensure their ongoing safety and support. Anaphylaxis Policy Havergal College has an Anaphylaxis Policy, in compliance with provincial legislation mandated by the Ontario government, Bill 3: An Act to Protect Anaphylactic Pupils (“Sabrina’s Law"). Anaphylaxis is a severe systemic allergy and must always be considered a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment. If your child develops an allergy at any time during the calendar year, it is essential that you contact the Health Centre and update your child’s health information in the College’s Health Information System. Parents/guardians of children who have anaphylactic allergies must complete an Anaphylaxis Plan of Care annually in the College’s Health Information System. If your child requires an EpiPen, they must carry their EpiPen in a pouch/fanny pack/backpack at all times. On excursions, families must provide an additional or back-up EpiPen. There are alarmed EpiPen stations containing Adult and Junior Pens mounted throughout the school for use in the case of an emergency. Allergen Aware Havergal College exercises reasonable care to ensure that all persons are safe; however, the school cannot assume responsibility for providing a completely allergen-free environment. Havergal is an “allergen-aware” school. Ensuring the safety of all anaphylactic persons in a school setting and at school-sanctioned co-curricular events depends on the co-operation of the entire school community — including parents, students, faculty, staff, business and operations personnel and volunteers — in order to minimize the risk of exposure to allergen triggers. We ask that all members of the Havergal community will make best efforts not to bring products containing peanuts or nuts of any kind, including traces of peanuts or nuts, to the College (whether on the premises or during excursions). 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 or other diagnoses involving respiratory complications must complete an updated Asthma Plan of Care annually in the College’s Health Information System. If the child has been prescribed an inhaler, they must always have their inhaler with them while at school in a pouch/fanny pack/backpack and must always bring

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