St. Brendan Catholic Elementary School
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The York Catholic District School Board has a comprehensive policy to help protect students with life threatening allergies. As outlined in the policy, parents are asked to inform the school of such allergies immediately and and are required to complete “Administration of Medication for Anaphylactic Student” forms which are available at the school office.
Students for whom an Epipen has been prescribed must ... Continue reading "Anaphylaxis"
Policy 206: Protection of Students with Asthma
In accordance with the Act to Protect Pupils with Asthma (Ryan’s Law: Ensuring Asthma Friendly Schools, 2015) 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 life threatening. The York Catholic District School Board also recognizes that asthma management is ... Continue reading "Policy 206: Asthma"
The York Catholic District School Board recognizes concerns related to pediculosis (head lice) at the school and community level. Pediculosis (head lice) are not a public hazard, as they do not cause illness, but they are a nuisance. To prevent pediculosis (head lice) from becoming a problem at our school we all need to work together. Please check your child’s head on a regular basis ... Continue reading "Pediculosis (Head Lice)"
The safety of all students is our priority. Please read the following information links regarding reporting your child(ren) absent for school. There are multiple ways to report their absence and instructions on how to set up SafeArrival is also included in this communication. We thank you in advance for your diligence.
Safe Arrival Instructions ... Continue reading "Reporting Absences"
When dropping off children in this Drop & Go area, please be considerate of the success factors below:
The York Catholic District School Board worked closely with its partners at the Ministry of Education, York Region Public Health, and with Board staff to prepare for the return to school in September. By aligning our practices with their guidance, we are confident our schools will continue to be safe, inclusive places to learn and work throughout the 2022-2023 school year.
