I know many households across Halton are busy getting students ready for the start of the new school year. There is always so much to do and we offer many great programs, services and resources to make the transition as easy and manageable as possible.
Connect with HaltonParents.
HaltonParents is a team of expert healthcare professionals who are here to support you along your parenting journey. From preschool to teenagers, you can find lots of great tips and information on our HaltonParents blog or you can connect with the team on social media. You can also speak directly to a public health nurse by calling 311 within Halton region.
Help your child adapt to big school transitions.
Halton Region recognizes that your child’s transition to kindergarten and high school can be especially difficult to navigate as a parent or guardian. Our Preparing for Kindergarten webpage and Transition to High School webpage offers access to community supports and programs as well as helpful information and resources to help you navigate and support your child’s journey through their new learning environment.
Stay up-to-date with immunizations and easily report them online.
We know parents and guardians have questions about vaccines for children attending school. Halton Region Public Health is here to support you and your family with information about how vaccines can help to prevent disease and keep our community healthy. Each time your child receives an immunization from your healthcare provider, parents and guardians can easily report immunizations using our online immunization reporting system. To report immunizations and find more information, visit halton.ca/immunize.
Check out our School Years Program webpage for additional information from our Public Health team about initiatives that can help keep children and youth safe and healthy at school.
As always – please drive safely in school zones and across the community. Watch for stopped buses, and children walking and cycling to school. Keeping our kids safe is a shared and top priority!
By working together to promote a high quality of life for our school community, we help keep Halton a great place to live, work, raise a family and retire.