Parents are required to immediately inform the Administrative Team of any known allergies their children may have. Additionally, all parents will be asked to sign a form consenting to the administration of medical aid in the event of a medical emergency at the beginning of the academic year.
BenStel maintains first aid kits and a sick-bay on stand-by to assist students in case of minor injuries. Anything more serious than a minor injury may require BenStel to transport the student to a medical centre for treatment. In the event of a student injury or sickness, parents will be contacted immediately and informed of their child’s condition before any action is taken (unless delaying action to inform parents before treatment would jeopardize the health and safety of the child). Generally, no action will be taken with regard to an injured student without parent consent.
In accordance with government regulations, BenStel staff will not be responsible for administering any medication to students. Rather, a sick child must be picked up from school by the parent/guardian within an hour of receiving the information. Students should not attend school if they are ill.
BenStel is a smoke-free campus – smoking is strictly prohibited.
Covid-19
Importantly, any student exhibiting symptoms of Covid-19 must abstain from returning to school until they are free of symptoms for a minimum of 14 days and cleared by a licensed medical professional to re-engage with the public. We also ask that parents inform the BenStel Administrative Team of any incidents of Covid-19 so appropriate action can be taken to limit the spread of the virus. Students will not be charged fees or suffer any academic consequences for Covid-19 related absences. In addition to this policy, BenStel will also be implementing a comprehensive Covid-19 management plan to avoid spread of the disease. Please consult the BenStel website for a full accounting of the Covid-19 Management Plan.