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​The health and safety of our students is our highest priority. We are sharing information about vaping and e-cigarettes to ensure students and families have the facts about these nicotine-containing products.

NEW for Spring 2025 – Information Sessions for Parents/Guardians

The HDSB and Halton Region Public Health are hosting joint information sessions to raise awareness about the impact of vaping on youth and how parents/guardians can support their children.

Vaping is a fast-evolving trend that has attracted youth and created an unfortunate pathway to nicotine addiction and other negative health effects. These information sessions will discuss what vaping is, the health risks to youth, youth experience and how parents/guardians can support their children.

The sessions, hosted by Halton Region Public Health and school principals/vice-principals, will be held at four secondary schools across Halton. Each session will run from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. The sessions will deliver identical content and parents/guardians are encouraged to register for the session that best fits their schedule:
  • Milton: Craig Kielburger Secondary School – Tuesday, May 27
  • Halton Hills: Cancelled due to low registration. Note: Transportation is available for parents/guardians who wish to travel to another area within Halton to attend the conference.
  • Oakville: Garth Webb Secondary School – Monday, June 2
  • Burlington: Nelson High School – Tuesday, June 3
In-Person - Vaping Information Session Registration Form​

The sessions will be led by Public Health Nurses from Halton Region Public Health who work to enhance the health of entire school communities by working collaboratively on policies, programs and building environments that prevent substance use/misuse and promote mental health.

Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. and light refreshments will be served. Child minding for children 4 - 12 years of age (limited capacity) may be provided if we receive sufficient interest in this option. Transportation may be available for attendees who require it to travel from various areas within Halton to the conference. 

Consequences for Vaping at School

  • According to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 vaping is not allowed in schools, on school grounds, and in public areas within 20 metres of school property.
  • Students found vaping on school property could receive a school suspension and be fined by a By-law Officer.​​

​Ministry Approved and Recommended Resources​

  • Not an Experiment
  • Consider the Consequences of Vaping: Teen Awareness Program
  • OPHEA Vaping Resources
  • Canadian Lung Association Resources
  • Substance use and addiction - Educators and student support staff - School Mental Health Ontario (smho-smso.ca)

Halton Region Public Health Resources​

  • Halton Region – Vapes & Vaping 
  • Halton - Substance use and Addiction Prevention for Schools
  • Halton - Vaping Prevention Activity Ideas for Schools
  • Halton - School Newsletter/Website Content
  • Halton - Substance Use Prevention and Teens​

Quitting Resources​

  • Brief Conversation​​s Toolkit (quashapp.com)
  • Home (quashapp.com)
  • Stop Vaping Challenge

Additional Resources​

  • Health Canada - Vaping Resources

For more information about Vaping, refer to the online resources on the Halton Region He​alth Department website.

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