As of July 1, 2014, the Immunization School Pupils Act has added vaccination against three additional diseases that students require for entry to school; they are meningococcal disease, pertussis (whooping cough) and varicella (chickenpox). These three vaccines are in addition to existing requirements for proof of immunization against tetanus, diphtheria, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (German Measles).
Your local health unit is required under the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) to collect and maintain up-to-date records of all the above immunizations for every child registered in school. Parents are required to contact the health unit to update immunization records for their children or provide a valid affidavit. Visit your local health unit website for more information.
Website: hkpr.on.ca
Phone: 1-866-888-4577
Website: simcoemuskokahealth.org
Phone: 705-721-7520
Toll-free: 1-877-721-7520
TLDSB is committed to creating healthy nutrition-based learning and working environments for staff and students. Through our current Nutrition Policy (ES-5050 and ES-5051) and the Ministry’s Nutrition Standards for Ontario Schools, equal access to healthy food choices for all staff and students will continue in all TLDSB schools.
There has been a lot of research showing that healthy eating for children and teenagers promotes better growth and intellectual development. Schools have an important role to play in helping students lead healthier lives, including teaching students the skills to make healthy choices.
The Health and Physical Education Curriculum (HPE) supports students to develop the skills and knowledge to:
A Parent’s Guide to the Revised Health and Physical Education Curriculum, Grades 1 to 12.
View the Ontario Curriculum broken out by grade for elementary and secondary.
In line with the Canadian Paediatric Society’s position, the Board recognizes that pediculosis, commonly known as head lice, is a nuisance, it is not a disease or health issue. Head lice is a community concern which needs to be managed through partnership with parents/guardians, students, staff, and the school community. There is no medical or scientific rationale to prevent students with head lice from attending school.
Nits, or lice eggs, are tear drop-shaped eggs that are about the size of a sesame seed. They often appear to be white or translucent. Unlike dandruff, they are firmly glued to the hair strand and can typically only be removed using a special comb. Lice eggs are usually found along the hairline.
Adult lice are usually light brown in colour and measure about 2-4 mm. They are usually found crawling in the hair and scalp.
For resources to help parents/guardians with the regular inspection, detection, treatment, and eradication of head lice, please visit the Canadian Pediatric Society’s Caring for Kids – Head Lice Resource Page.
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300 County Road 36, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 4R4
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All school buildings will be closed to the public for the summer break beginning Monday, July 7, reopening on Tuesday, August 26.
Beginning the week of July 14, the TLDSB Lindsay Education Centre is open to the public Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Muskoka Education Centre is closed to the public over the break.
The first day of school for both elementary and secondary students is Wednesday, September 3. Note, Kindergarten students will have a staggered start.
See more detail on the summer break 2025 information news post about available services over the summer break.
