Improved physical and mental health and overall wellbeing including stronger immune systems, social development and improved academic performance reduced vehicle congestion on our school sites and in our neighbourhoods, and reduced air pollution and CO2 emissions View more information, including our guidelines (reviewed and supported by York Region Public Health).
It is preferred that kiss and ride loops are reserved for kindergarten and primary grade students. If you choose to drive your child to school, park your car a few blocks away and walk the rest of the way to school to allow safe physical distancing for all and to reduce congestion at the school. … Continue reading “What should I consider when picking up and dropping off my child(ren)?”
Stay at least two metres away from other families, school staff, crossing guards and other pedestrians. Greet neighbours, friends and crossing guards with a smile, wave, bow or nod. Remember to maintain physical distance when waiting to cross the road, if you cannot physically distance wear a mask. When walking children that must be supervised … Continue reading “What should my child(ren) consider when walking or biking to school?”
Schools will share their own active school travel plan to ensure that students are dropped off and picked up according to these guidelines, and to set rules specific to their school situation including use of bike/scooter racks, Kindergarten hand-off procedures, entrance and dismissals. View more information, including our guidelines (reviewed and supported by York Region … Continue reading “What is my school’s Active School Travel plan?”
As we prepare to return to school, it’s important that we remain focused on supporting our physical and mental health well-being and keeping our school zones safe. COVID-19 has led to changes in our day-to-day lives, and we all need to do our part to ensure the welfare of those around us. Active School Travel … Continue reading “If my child(ren) walks or rides to school, what are some things that I should consider for Active School Travel?”
Respirators with exhaust valves According to Health Canada, some commercially available respirators have exhaust valves which are intended to make the respirator more comfortable for the person wearing it, but also allow infectious respiratory droplets to be released outside the respirator. Use of respirators with exhaust valves will not protect others from COVID-19. Please do … Continue reading “Are respirators with exhaust valves or mingle masks acceptable forms of masks?”
Yes. All public health measures must still be maintained and promoted, including washing your hands often with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand sanitizer, sneezing and coughing into your sleeve, staying home if you are ill and practicing physical distancing. These actions will reduce exposure to other people – this means staying at least … Continue reading “Do students have to maintain physical distancing even if they are wearing a face mask or covering?”
Face shields do not replace face coverings or masks. Your nose, mouth and chin must be covered. Face shields protect the wearer from respiratory droplets but do not protect those around them and must be worn with a mask.
The type of mask worn by all students must be a disposable medical mask or reusable cloth mask that has been purchased or made that covers the mouth, nose and chin ensuring a barrier that limits the spread of respiratory droplets when you cough, sneeze or talk. Health organizations prefer students wear masks that are … Continue reading “What kind of face covering can my child(ren) wear to school?”
School start times will remain the same for all learners based on the same start time each school had last year. Find your specific bus stop location and pick-up time For information on transportation in general, including COVID-19 safety measures, please visit: schoolbuscity.com.
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