Dear Parents/Guardinas,

Concussion has become a huge topic in contact sports. More research has been done into the damage done by constant knocks ( mild, medium or severe) to the head and not allowing individual to rest long enough before going back to their sports of choice.

Early detection, education and treatment is the ideal to ensure your children are not damaging their brains while keeping healthy and active.

As always it is a fine line between wanting our children to be healthy and active and keeping them from potential long term harm.

The health centre has been sent these links and would like to share them with you all.

Concussion Awareness for Ages 10 and under (7.45minutes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvTS4bvrTRU

Concussion Awareness for Ages 10 and Under

This video will help children ages 10 and under learn about concussions – including the nature of concussions, the signs and symptoms of a concussion, and how keep themselves and others safe while participating in sport. A descriptive transcript for this video is available by visiting the following link: http://media.ontarionewsroom.com ...

www.youtube.com

Concussion Awareness

for Ages 11-14

(8.02 minutes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8HbNORdw00

Concussion Awareness for Ages 11-14

This video will help youth ages 11-14 learn about concussions – including the nature of concussions; the signs and symptoms of a concussion, and how keep themselves and others safe while participating in sport. A descriptive transcript for this video is available by visiting the following link: http://media.ontarionewsroom.com/desctxt/rowans ...

www.youtube.com

Concussion Awareness

for Ages 15 and up

(10.55 minutes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1puD-iVJcM

For parents: Do I have a

concussion? (4.06 mins) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73LwxQEBH1M

Do I Have a Concussion?

Do you know the signs and symptoms of a concussion? Do you know what you should and most importantly what you should NOT do if you have been diagnosed with a concussion? Our short video will provide details about signs, symptoms and myths related to concussions.

https://carilionclinic.org/concussions#dont-be-blindsided-by-concussions

www.youtube.com

Have a great break looking forward to next term.

Health Centre Team

DOCUMENTATION

DOCUMENTATION - It is of utmost importance that our school is provided with up to date information. Documentation that is required has been sent to the relevant families, most recently via email. Please complete and return to the Health Centre as soon as possible.

MEDICATION

MEDICATION - Occasionally, students require medication while they are at school. In order to administer medication to students a Medication Authority form needs to be completed with a parent’s signature. Medications are to be provided to the school in original packaging with pharmacy labels intact. Tablet sleeves need to have the full name of the medication and expiry date intact.

AMBULANCE COVER

AMBULANCE COVER - A reminder, in the event of an emergency, either by accident / injury or illness, the college will call an ambulance. Please ensure your child is covered by ambulance cover if you do not have a Health Care Card. The costs incurred for an ambulance will be the responsibility of the respective parents/guardians.

COVID 19

Please be vigilant with COVID 19 sign & symptoms, if your child is unwell do not send them to school until the symptoms have resolved.

We need to keep each other safe so life can return to some sort of normality.

Many thanks,

The Health Centre Team

Student Wellbeing