- Construction begins on new Cloverdale elementary school September 20, 2020Cloverdale families can look forward to the new Regent Road Elementary school now under construction thanks to additional funding from the Government of B.C.
- Students, staff supported by new Mental Health in Schools Strategy September 20, 2020The mental health and well-being of B.C. students and staff are at the heart of a new Mental Health in Schools (MHiS) Strategy aimed at finding new and improved ways to support students who need help.
- Thousands more students benefit from new, accessible school playgrounds September 20, 2020More than 10,000 students will soon have access to new, safe and accessible playgrounds this school year, for a total of 35,000 students over three years, as the Province invests another $5 million to support the health and well-being of children.
- B.C. supports literacy programs that benefit children, families September 18, 2020British Columbians of all ages now have more opportunities to help develop their reading and writing skills in the Vancouver Sun’s annual Raise-a-Reader campaign.
July 29, 2020 News Release
Enhanced safety measures and additional resources will enable most students in grades K-12 to return to school in September 2020, with full-time in-class learning as the province moves to Stage 2 of B.C.’s Education Restart Plan.
“The classroom is an essential part of a child’s social, academic and mental development, and that’s why we are working hard to ensure students can safely spend the next school year with their teachers and classmates,” said Rob Fleming, Minister of Education. “We were the only jurisdiction in Canada that brought students back into the classroom province wide before the end of the school year and this has given us valuable information that we are using to develop our plans, ensuring health and safety at schools remain paramount.”
In September 2020, all schools will reopen in Stage 2 of the Five Stages Framework for K-12 Education. The 2020-2021 school year will look different for students, teachers and parents.
For more information on the K-12 Education Restart Plan, visit:
- BC Ministry of Education Schools Restart Plan (pdf)
- BC Ministry of Education COVID-19: Return to School (website updated August 4)
- BC CDC COVID-19 Public Health Guidance for K-12 School Settings (pdf)
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