Rowan’s Law is named for Ottawa teen Rowan Stringer who died from of a serious brain injury as a result of multiple concussions. The student, her parents or her coaches didn’t realize that her brain needed time to heal between injuries. Rowan’s Law was established in 2018 to raise awareness about concussions and safety.
Parents are strongly urged to contact the school if they have knowledge that their son or daughter has sustained a concussion. Click here to review the YCDSB policy relating to concussions, along with the forms parents must complete in conjunction with the child’s attending physician at each step of healing.