BC Restart Plan
The province recently announced a new 4-step BC Restart Plan with
implementation dates of May 25, June 15, July 1 and Sept 7. Moving
through these 4-steps is dependent on the province continuing along the
trajectory of fewer COVID infections and hospitalizations. The Ministry
of Education and the Provincial Health Office have also provided school
districts with clarity and specific directions for the remainder of this school
year. Specifically, schools are to remain in our current Stage 2 configuration
for the remainder of this school year and into the summer months. This
means that all year-end school activities are expected to follow the current
safety guidelines on things such as gatherings and cohort size limits.
As you are likely aware, we are currently planning for a return to Stage 1 in September which means a return to regular classes. We are expecting an announcement from the provincial government in late June with more details on any specifics for school operations in September.
We thank you for your ongoing cooperation and understanding as we continue to make our schools safe places for students and staff. If you have any questions please contact the school administration. ccrocketmoore@saanichschools.ca
The 2021 Census needs your support
You may have heard that the 2021 Census is underway. It has
been a challenging year for families, and the census might seem like another
thing on your busy to-do list. However, I would like to encourage you to
complete your census, if you haven’t already done so. Census data helps
governments at all levels plan for schools, transportation, community centres,
libraries and recreational activities. Data from the 2021 Census will be even
more crucial, because it will help to evaluate the impact of the pandemic and
to better plan for the future. You can quickly and easily complete your census
questionnaire at www.census.gc.ca using the access code you received in the mail. If you
need assistance, or would like to have a paper (or alternate format)
questionnaire, please call the Census Help Line at 1-855-340-2021. Thank you
for doing your part to help plan for a better future for all Canadians.
Thank you,
Cathy
Crocket-Moore