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This document has been prepared to provide an update on the knowledge surrounding the role of children and schools in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Children who will be five years old by December 31, 2021, may begin their first year of Primary Full Day Kindergarten in September 2021. These will be children who were born in 2016. Parents or guardians may register these new students from Monday, January 18 to Friday, March 12, 2021. Parents MUST bring a birth certificate to complete registration. For more information about registration, please call your local elementary school.

Our bus drivers are responsible for the safe transportation and supervision of students as well as regular safety inspections. Pay is $27.50 per hour. Successful candidates must have a valid Class 2 BC driver’s license with Air Endorsement and a safe driving record (driver’s abstract required).

Influenza (flu) vaccines are available during the influenza season through public health clinics, pharmacies, doctors’ offices, and travel clinics.

Click on the photo to the right for the current Daily Health Check from the Ministry of Health: Sept 18, 2020 If your child has any of the following symptoms, please keep them home: Fever Chills Cough or worsening of chronic cough Shortness of breath Loss of sense of smell or taste Diarrhea Nausea and vomiting Please also keep your child home 1. If your child has recently returned from travel outside Canada OR 2. If you are a confirmed contact of a person with confirmed COVID-19 Thank you for supporting us as we continue to follow COVID-19 protocols.

Our 2020-21 Restart Plan has now been approved by the Ministry of Education. Visit our link to review our Learning Groups, Elementary School, Secondary School, Transportation and Health and Safety information sheets! School specific protocols will be provided directly from the sites.