Month: September 2021

Protection of Students with Asthma

In accordance with the Act to Protect Pupils with Asthma (Ryan’s Law: Ensuring Asthma Friendly Schools, 2015) the Board approved a new policy # 206: Protection of Students with Asthma at its June 21st Board Meeting. The York Catholic District School Board recognizes that there are some students within the school system who have a diagnosis of asthma which could be ... Continue reading "Protection of Students with Asthma"

ALLERGY SAFETY

Anaphylaxis

We will continue to take a proactive approach to make our school a safe environment for our students with life-threatening allergies.   Because anaphylaxis can be life-threatening, our entire school is allergy aware. Students will not be permitted to share or distribute snacks.  In accordance with our School Allergy Awareness Plan, please do not send any snacks to be shared for celebrations, special days ... Continue reading "ALLERGY SAFETY"

**NEW**School and Child Care Screening Tool

Please note that all schools in York Region will be using the York Region Pubic Health Screening tool NOT the Ontario School Screening Tool.

The York Region School and Child Care Screening Tool also INCLUDES:  sore throat (or difficulty swallowing) and runny or stuffy nose.

https://www.york.ca/wps/wcm/connect/yorkpublic/9e5381ca-ec8b-4df1-8db5-42292f2a35fc/114_School+Screening+Tool_Sept3_2021.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=nKIKVC9

 

 

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