M.V. Beattie makes Ministry update!
The Ministries of Health and Education regularly share updates, which we are sharing with our parents and communities. This useful information includes a link to Frequently Asked Questions around Continuity of Learning, which the Ministry of Education is constantly updating. Today it also includes recognition of M.V. Beattie’s 30-day Lego Challenge.
April 21 UPDATE
Today, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix announced 25 new cases ofCOVID-19 in B.C. bringing the total number of cases to 1724. Note: To date, 1041 people who had tested positive for COVID-19, have now recovered. The joint statement will be posted on the Ministry of Health newsroom later today – https://news.gov.bc.ca/ministries/health
April 20 UPDATE
Today, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix announced 52 new cases (29 from Sunday, 23 today) of COVID-19 in B.C. bringing the total number of cases to 1699.
Note: To date, 1039 people who had tested positive for COVID-19, have now recovered. Read more here: https://news.gov.bc.ca/ministries/health
Information from recent government COVID-19 modelling projections available by clicking here.
Learning around the Province
Students at SD83’s M.V. Beattie Elementary in Enderby are creating robots for NASA, building rollercoasters for amusement parks and building pirate ships for Captain Hook, as they channel their love of Lego while participating in a 30-day learning challenge. M.V. Beattie’s school’s vice-principal and head custodian lead the daily exercise by creating their Lego masterpieces and posting photos of their creations, along with students, on the school’s Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/SD83mvb/?modal=admin_todo_tour
Congratulations to the grade 9’s at King David High School in Vancouverfor their commitment to the annual SleepOut Student Edition for @CovenantHouseBC last week. They participated in an altered version (in their own back yards) of the #CHSleepout in support of homeless youth and raised $7,635. Well Done!
Recent news releases from Ministry of Education
Education assistants find new ways to help students
Technology loans giving more children the opportunity to learn at home
Useful Links
- The Ministry of Education Keep Learning website – https://www.openschool.bc.ca/keeplearning/
- “7 Tips for talking to kids about COVID-19” poster on the Fraser Health website – https://www.fraserhealth.ca/health-topics-a-to-z/coronavirus/coronavirus—resources#.Xo4_lbNYZPZ
- Mar. 27 – A joint letter for Parents from Minister Fleming and the BCCPAC- https://www.gov.bc.ca/safeschools
- Frequent Asked Questions “Continuity of Learning in the K-12 education system” – https://www.gov.bc.ca/safeschools
- Education Minister Rob Fleming announces on March 17, 2020 in-school classes are suspended until further notice. The Minister’s letter to parents and staff can be found at: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/administration/kindergarten-to-grade-12/safe-caring-orderly/218690-covid-letter.pdf
- Information about COVID-19, including information for schools and families, is regularly updated on the BC Centre for Disease Control site: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/childcare-schools
- All joint statements from Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Minister of Health Adrian Dix are posted here: https://news.gov.bc.ca/ministries/health
- The Provincial Pandemic Coordination plan: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/reports-publications/pandemic-provincial-coordination-plan.pdf
- KIDS and COVID-19 QA: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/coronavirus-(novel)#For–schools–and–childcare
- Ministry of Health response plans – https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/current-health-topics/pandemic-influenza
- Government of Canada – Novel Coronavirus in China Travel Health Notice: https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/health-safety/travel-health-notices/210