Missing School/Going to be Late
Please follow the safe arrivals protocol:
- Call (604) 713-5159, and press 84 to select Tennyson. Leave a message with your child's name, division number, and teacher.
- If your child is late, sign them in at the office AND tell Veronica they're late or fill out a late slip (they're on the counter in the office).
General Health
Covid-19
The Vancouver School District continues to take the lead of the public health authority, Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). Please visit its website for information and updates, including an FAQ.
The best protection for yourself and others is to follow proper hygiene etiquette as you would during the cold and flu season. This includes:
Reliable sources of information regarding COVID19:
The best protection for yourself and others is to follow proper hygiene etiquette as you would during the cold and flu season. This includes:
- proper hand washing with soap and water
- covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing
- not sharing food to reduce virus transmission
- staying home when you are sick.
Reliable sources of information regarding COVID19:
- VSB Continuity of Learning HUB
- BC CDC has up-to-date information about COVID-19
- Community, Connection & Support for Students and Families from the VSB
Head Lice
Regular head lice checks is a great way to catch them early if you got them and to prevent passing them on to others. There is lots of information on our Head Lice page about what to look for and how to treat them.
Nut Free Zone
Lord Tennyson is a nut free zone. There are a number of students at Lord Tennyson with severe peanut and nut allergies. The school asks everyone to bring peanut-free and nut-free snacks and lunches to school.
Vancouver Coastal Health Programs
The Vancouver Coastal Health School Health program provides immunizations as well as health information and referral to school-aged children, staff and parents. Nurses also provide referrals for a variety of assessments such as dental, auditory, speech, nutrition and mental health.
Here is a letter outlining the services that our school nurse, Rachel Diersch, provides.
Regular head lice checks is a great way to catch them early if you got them and to prevent passing them on to others. There is lots of information on our Head Lice page about what to look for and how to treat them.
Nut Free Zone
Lord Tennyson is a nut free zone. There are a number of students at Lord Tennyson with severe peanut and nut allergies. The school asks everyone to bring peanut-free and nut-free snacks and lunches to school.
Vancouver Coastal Health Programs
The Vancouver Coastal Health School Health program provides immunizations as well as health information and referral to school-aged children, staff and parents. Nurses also provide referrals for a variety of assessments such as dental, auditory, speech, nutrition and mental health.
Here is a letter outlining the services that our school nurse, Rachel Diersch, provides.
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Administration of Medication Permission Form
If your child takes medication on a regular basis, please submit this form to the office, as staff cannot administer medication without a signed consent form. Medication Forms.pdf Download File |
Useful Links
COVID-19 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) B.C. public health guidance for schools and childcare programs Head Lice information is provided on our Head Lice page Healthy Schools BC website is packed with useful information about the Comprehensive School Health program and ideas for maintaining good health. The Vancouver Coastal Heath Children and Youth page provides links to health resources from Audiology to Nutrition. Sneezes & Diseases is a general healthcare overview provided by Vancouver Coast Health for parents, teachers, and child caregivers: 
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Additional Information
Additional health information is also included in the 2012-2013 Parent Handbook.