Update on in-class suspension & COVID-19
Today, Dr. Bonnie Henry and Minister Dix, announced 33 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., bringing the total number of cases to 2,288. The total number of people who have recovered from COVID-19 in B.C. is 1,512. The joint statement will be posted on the Ministry of Health newsroom later today – https://news.gov.bc.ca/ministries/health
Also released today, see a joint statement for Child and Youth Mental Health Day with Minister Darcy, Minister Conroy and Minister Fleming – https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020MMHA0026-000829
Update – May 6, 2020
SD83 is working closely with the Ministry of Education to begin a co-ordinated and measured phased-in approach to resuming in-class learning, guided by strict health and safety guidelines, as announced by Premier John Horgan, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix on May 6 during their presentation on B.C.’s Restart Plan.
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020PREM0026-000826
As part the plan, the province has outlined the Ministry of Education’s five stage approach to supporting students, families and staff.
This Ministry of Education’s measured approach will involve five stages leading to an eventual safe and full return of students learning in classrooms and provides flexibility to continue home learning even while in-class instruction is available.
More information on the phased-in approach to resuming in-class instruction will be available in the weeks to come. SD83 will continue to provide regular updates to parents as these details are determined.
Here is the backgrounder on Parks and Education. The Education update begins on Page 3. https://news.gov.bc.ca/files/BG_Parks_and_Sites_and_In-Class_Learning.pdf
Also today, Dr. Bonnie Henry and Minister Dix, announced 23 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., bringing the total number of cases to 2,255. The total number of people who have recovered from COVID-19 in B.C. is 1,494. The joint statement is now posted on the Ministry of Health newsroom – https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020HLTH0026-000825
Today’s Good News Story!
School District #6 (Rocky Mountain)
A Grade 12 Golden Secondary School student named Caylee Gingras was looking for a way to reach out to her fellow graduates of 2020. She was searching for a way to connect with her peers as well as create something unique and memorable. Working from a pattern she found, Caylee made up a GRAD 2020 face mask for all of the students in her class. She hopes that students will remember the unique and unprecedented experience they have shared with each other and feel a little bit more connected. Well done Caylee!
Useful Links
- May 6 – B.C.’s Restart Plan news release – https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020PREM0026-000826
- May 6 – As part the Restart Plan news release, the province outlined the Ministry of Education’s five stage approach to supporting students, families and staff in a backgrounder – https://news.gov.bc.ca/files/BG_Parks_and_Sites_and_In-Class_Learning.pdf
- Check out the “Good News in Education” webpage: https://www.gov.bc.ca/safeschools/goodnews
- The BC Centre for Disease Control’s COVID-19 dashboard: http://www.bccdc.ca/hea…/diseases-conditions/covid-19/data
- 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/resources#.XqHcNc5KhPZ
- 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