We welcome back all of our Sidney Bees today after our Spring Break. We hope that all of our families had the opportunity to rest and relax during the break as well look forward to an exciting spring at Sidney Elementary.
We would like to congratulate our grade 4 and 5 students who participated in our Basketball Jamboree at Claremont on March 18. You showed grit and determination in all of your games and we are so proud of you!
Cross Country running is starting this week for all students in grades 3-5 who are interested. We look forward to our upcoming cross country events
April 17 (Gr. 3, 4 & 5), April 24 (Gr. 4, 5 & 3) & May 1 (Gr. 5, 3 & 4).
As shared by our Superintendent, Mr. Eberwein, we now have some different COVID-19 protocols at our Saanich schools:
- Masks will now be a choice for all students and staff in our buildings (K-12), and one that will be respected as a personal decision. This is in response to the PHO Health Order from March 11th.
- We are expecting a further announcement from Dr. Henry on April 7th and details will be provided once we know the specifics of any further changes.
If you have travelled internationally during Spring Break you and your children are still required to follow all Federal COVID-19 Regulations. These regulations can be found in their entirety on the Government of Canada website, but below are some key points:
- All adults and children (aged 5 and older) who travelled internationally must wear a well-constructed and well-fitting mask at all indoor and outdoor public spaces, including K–12 schools, for the first 14 days after entry.
- This means that wearing a mask at school is not a personal choice for 14 days after entry into Canada if you have travelled internationally.
- Adults and children must also monitor for symptoms for 14 days after entry and follow federal requirements for self-isolation and quarantine if symptoms develop and/or they test positive for COVID-19.