TERRACE BAY—The first day of school for students is Tuesday, Sept. 6, and Superior North Catholic District School Board wishes to share some key safety practices and protocols still in place.
In an effort to continue to provide students with a positive learning environment and one in which they can engage socially and academically safely, SNCDSB posted a letter to parents, guardians and caregivers highlighting some key points they wish families to be aware of from the advice given by the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
As a result of this advice, families should be aware that for the 2022-2023 school year most health and safety requirements remain unchanged from the previous direction given to the Board, at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.
According to this information letter, SNCDSB indicated that, “Continuing with the direction and based on the advice of the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, masks will not be required by students, staff, and visitors in schools, school board offices, or on student transportation. However, our schools are mask friendly. Our schools continue to be welcoming and inclusive environments,” stated the Board.
In addition, the Board recommends that all students, staff and visitors, continue to self-screen every day before attending school by using the COVID-19 school and childcare screening tool. Thus, following public health guidelines, the Board asks that individuals should stay home should they feel ill, to prevent the spread of the virus.
SNCDSB assured families that appropriate hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette will continue to be promoted and added to the school routine for the day.
Their letter also indicated that other successful implementation measures from last year will continue.
“Signage cleaning and the use of HEPA filters to enhance air quality will continue and augment the health and safety protocols identified above. All health and safety protocols will continue to be reviewed and adjusted as consultations continue with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit and Ministry of Education,” explained SNCDSB.