COVID-19 Updates

2021/22 School Year

Intermediate student at Salt Spring Elementary School

SD64 Communicable Disease Prevention Plan 2021-2022
(COVID-19)
Updated: April 4, 2022

Letter to Families

From Superintendent Benwell
January 7, 2022

Regular classes delayed for students until Monday, January 10:

• Ministry Press Release – December 29, 2021
• Superintendent Letter to Families – December 30, 2021
• Superintendent Letter to Staff – December 30, 2021

Letters from the Minister of Education

To Parents/Caregivers

To Staff

(December 17, 2021)

COVID-19 Vaccination for Children

Vaccination for children 5-11 years old
(BC CDC, November 24, 2021)

Masks are Required for K-3 as of Oct 4, 2021

The province has announced that it is updating its K-12 education health and safety guidelines to require masks for Kindergarten to Grade 3 students. 

Effective Monday, October 4, 2021, all students in B.C. schools, K-12, will be required to wear a mask while inside schools, including while at their desks, on buses, and aboard the student water taxi.

For more information, please see the updated K-12 health and safety measures by visiting the Provincial COVID-19 safe school website.

Island Health Authority Questions & Answers: School-based COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics
September 15, 2021

Welcome Back Letter from Superintendent Scott Benwell
September 7, 2021

Letter to families and Staff (August, 30, 2021)

2020/21 School Year

Island Health – Letter to Families and Staff (March 28, 2021)

WorkSafe BC Protocols (K-12) (Nov 23)

Back to School Facts:

What you need to know for return to school 2020-21 (BC Ministry of Education, Sept 8)

September Restart

Families wishing to explore options for Remote Learning Flexible Return are asked to contact their local school. 

We understand returning to in-class instruction may be concerning to many of our students and families. Please know that the health and safety of all students remains our top priority.

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Updated April 1, 2021

Updated April 1, 2021

Letter from Superintendent Scott Benwell July 29, 2020

New B.C. provincial website for K-12 Return to School Updated August 21, 2020

2019/20 School Year

Ministry News Release (K-12 Education Restart Plan) – June 25

Letter to parents from Minister and BCCPAC – June 25

Current COVID-19 Provincial Support and Information

British Columbians can also use the new provincial phone service by calling 1- 888-COVID19, available seven days a week from 7:30 AM to 8 PM, with information in over 110 languages.

Specific COVID-19 public health questions should be directed to your local health authority.

Guidelines and materials from the Public Health Officer

SD64 Health and Safety Plan – Stage 3

The Ministry of Health’s online self-assessment tool at covid19.thrive.health.

Download the COVID-19 app for Apple or Android. If you have symptoms you can call 8-1-1 to pre-arrange health testing.

If you have symptoms associated with COVID-19, self-isolate.

SD64 Frequently Asked Questions During COVID-19 – March 24

Continuity of Learning – Ministry FAQ

Letter from Rob Pingle, Board Chair, SD64 – April 1

Letter to Parents and Guardians Rob Fleming, Minister of Education – March 27

District Letter to Students, Staff, and Families – March 26, 2020

Learn More:

For more information and latest updates on novel coronavirus (COVID-19), follow the BC Centre for Disease Control on Twitter @CDCofBC or visit the website.

Government of Canada Travel Advice – Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Anyone who is concerned they may have been exposed to, or are experiencing symptoms of the coronavirus should contact their primary care provider, local public health office or call 811.

Previous Information:

District Letter to Students, Staff, and Families – March 18

Education Minister Letter to Students, Staff, and Families – March 17, 2020

Letter from the Deputy Minister to Parents, Guardians and Staff – March 13, 2020

Letter to Families/Caregivers – March 12, 2020

Letters to Employees – March 12, 2020

Parent/Guardian letter from SD64 and the Ministry of Education – March 02, 2020

Ministry of Health and BC Centre for Disease Control  Frequently asked questions for children and students