SASKATOON New coronavirus cases found at two Saskatoon schools are being investigated as variants of concern. On Thursday, Saskatchewan Health Authority officials informed Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools of two potential variant cases, according to a media release from the division. One case was found in an individual at École St. Matthew School, another identified in an individual at Bishop James Mahoney High School, according to the division. Risk of exposure is low for anyone not considered a close contact, the division said. The affected classes and cohorts will switch to online learning.
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“Those are really the four big pillars that exist. It’s really a centre based on play and exploration of course, but there are programs that are set up throughout the day,” Garinger said. “We need to value the family dynamic and support families in this, that’s really what it’s about, and giving children and families the opportunity to be engaged in a way to provide timetabled opportunities as well as drop-in opportunities that can support the early year’s growth and readiness for school.” Entry level Horizon School Division tests in readiness for school in the 2019-20 year scored 28 per cent of self-declared First Nation, Métis & Inuit students as ready, 54 per cent of non-declared students, and 51 per cent of students overall.
SASKATOON Two positive COVID-19 cases have been confirmed at two Saskatoon schools. On Monday, the Saskatchewan Health Authority informed Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools (GSCS) about the pair of cases, according to a news release from the school division. The cases were identified at St. Joseph High School and Holy Family Catholic School. The cases are being investigated as variants of concern, the division said. The affected classes and cohorts will move to online learning. Risk of exposure for anyone not considered a close contact is low, GSCS said.
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SASKATOON St. Frances Cree Bilingual School on McPherson Avenue is moving to online learning after a positive COVID-19 case there is being investigated as a Variant of Concern, according to Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools (GSCS). In a release issued Sunday night, the school division said it will also be moving the Bateman Crescent location to online learning. It is working to notify parents and caregivers, according to the release. GSCS said the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is recommending all close contacts get tested, adding that risk of exposure is low for anyone not considered a close contact.
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