Back To School 2020

COVID-19 Update, November 12, 2020

Air purifiers: The Lester B Pearson School Board has made the decision to purchase air purifiers for schools which are naturally ventilated as an additional strategy to reduce the risk of COVID-19 in our schools and centers. Click here to learn more.

COVID-19 Update, October 28, 2020

In a press conference on October 27, 2020, it was announced that the measures for schools put in place earlier in October will remain in effect, with an addition of one new measure for Secondary III students. Please see below for a list of these measures.

In elementary schools, all protocols remain the same.

Face coverings: In secondary schools, face coverings will be mandatory for all students at all times, including in class and outside on school property. Students will only be permitted to remove their face coverings while they are: eating/drinking, in a situation where the activity cannot be performed with a face covering (i.e., physical education) or seated in an auditorium and 1.5 m away from other spectators.

Secondary IV and V students: All students in Grades 10 and 11 will shift to a hybrid model of learning. Students at these grade levels will attend school every other day, with schools determining the nature of instruction on the day students remain at home.

** NEW ** Secondary III students: The Ministry has directed us to reduce by 50% the number of Secondary III students in our schools on a given day. As such, effective November 2, all students in Grade 9 will also shift to a hybrid model of learning. Students will attend school every other day. Your child’s school is working on its plan to respond to this directive and will communicate specifics for your child in the coming days.

Health measures by regional alert level A summary document that highlights the interventions put in place based on regional alert. Updated document October 26, 2020



Letter to parents from the Minister of Education, Mr. Roberge October 5, 2020

Letter to Staff - Minister of Education, Mr. Roberge October 5, 2020

Lettre au personnel - Ministre de l'Éducation, M. Roberge le 5 octobre 2020

At school, I protect myself and others! A visual summary of when to wear face coverings in schools.

Students who have a health condition that makes them vulnerable due to COVID-19 may be exempt from the compulsory physical attendance by providing a medical note that states that the student can not attend school due to the pandemic. Students living in the same household as an individual who has a health condition that makes that person vulnerable due to COVID-19 may also be exempt.
To request an exemption, complete the request form and submit required documents to your school principal.

REQUEST FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
COVID-19 ONLINE SCHOOL
2020-2021

Click here to download the form (ENG) Cliquez ici pour télécharger le formulaire (FR)

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