Anti-racism roundtable brings voices together June 6, 2023
More than 30 students, representatives of community organizations, and Indigenous and education partners participated in the fourth community roundtable on anti-racism in education to discuss the K-12 Anti-Racism Action Plan and work to address racism in education.
Minister’s statement for Pride 2023 in K-12 education June 1, 2023
Rachna Singh, Minister of Education and Child Care, has issued the following statement to mark Pride 2023 and celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in B.C.’s education system:
Child care providers celebrated at 2023 ChildCareBC Awards of Excellence May 28, 2023
Child care providers who provide outstanding care, connection and learning environments for B.C. children were recognized at the ChildCareBC Awards of Excellence ceremony held on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Students benefit from seismic upgrades at David Livingstone Elementary May 24, 2023
Students and staff at David Livingstone Elementary school are safer at school with a newly finished seismic upgrade.

BC Government Expands Health and Safety Measures for K-12 Students

Published October 1, 2021

The Provincial government updated its K-12 education health and safety guidelines to require masks for kindergarten to Grade 3 students.

Earlier today, Education Minister Jennifer Whiteside and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced updates to the Public Health Communicable Disease Guidance for K-12 Schools and the Provincial COVID-19 Communicable Disease Guidelines for K-12 Settings to require masks for kindergarten to Grade 3 students.

Beginning Monday, October 4, 2021, all students in B.C. schools will be required to wear a mask when inside a school building, including while at their desks and on buses. This builds on the existing guidelines that currently apply to all students in grades 4 to 12.

As always, students will not be required to wear a mask if they are unable to for health or behavioural reasons. A full list of exemptions can be found on the B.C. Ministry of Health website. School personnel will ensure that students exempt from wearing a mask are supported.

Parents/guardians should contact their School Principal if they have questions or they require further information.

Coming Events

June is Pride Month
Congratulations Graduating Class of 2023!
June 1 & 6 – Budget Working Committee Meetings
June 7 – Business Committee Meeting
June 7 – Education Committee Meeting
June 14 – Hybrid Regular Board Meeting (held in Stewart)
June 21 – Hybrid Regular Board Meeting (if required)
June 21 – National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 28 – Last Day of School
June 29 – Administrative Day (schools are not in session)
June 29-September 4 – Summer Break

BC Government Expands Health and Safety Measures for K-12 Students

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