By Vanese M. Ferguson
May 3, 2021 6:38 AM
The Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools were informed late last evening (Sun) of a positive COVID-19 case in an individual at St. Joseph High School that is being investigated as a variant of concern. The affected class and cohorts switch to online learning today.
A class at Ecole Holy Mary Catholic School in Martensville will move to online learning as of today as well after the Saskatchewan Health Authority notified the school division of a positive COVID-19 case which is being investigated as a variant of concern. The SHA is recommending all close contacts of those affected, at both schools, get tested.
- Battleford Central School (one case) - Macklin School (three cases) We are working closely with Public Health staff to ensure necessary measures are in place to protect all students and staff. Any individuals who were in close contact have been notified with directions. Following the division’s health and safety protocols, the schools have received a deep cleaning/sanitizing. Due to higher numbers of individuals either self-isolating or self-monitoring at Macklin School due to COVID 19 exposure, the decision has been made with the Regional Medical Health Officer to move Macklin School to level 4 effective April 29. Level 4 restrictions will be in place until Thursday May 13, at which time public health will re-evaluate. Under the Safe Schools Plan, level 4 is a transition to alternative learning opportunities. This means that Macklin School students will be engaging in full-time compulsory off-campus learning. Regular curriculum will continue to be taught during this time
SASKATOON Brevoort Park School is moving to Level 4 of the provincial Safe Schools Plan, according to Saskatoon Public Schools. The school division said Brevoort Park School has five active cases of COVID-19 variants of concern, the most recent of which was identified on Friday. Students will move to remote learning starting Monday, with in-person learning expected to resume on May 17, Saskatoon Public Schools said. “The safety of our students and staff members is our priority. The safety protocols our schools have in place are critical to reducing the risk of transmission,” the school division said in a release issued Friday.
By Vanese M. Ferguson
Apr 22, 2021 2:03 PM
The Saskatchewan Teacher’s Federation is calling for all Saskatoon area schools to move to Level 4 of the Safe School Plan which would mean all students start learning remotely on Monday and continue online until it is deemed safe to return to in-person learning.
STF President Patrick Maze describes the situation in Saskatoon as perilous and says there are numerous outbreaks in Saskatoon and area schools. He suggests a move to remote learning is one measure to take to help protect people’s lives.
The Saskatoon Public Schools announced Thursday that students at Nutana Collegiate are moving to Level 4 of the Safe Schools Plan and all Nutana students move to remote learning on Friday.
Posted: Apr 17, 2021 3:00 PM CT | Last Updated: April 17
Violet and Victor Thunderchild. Violet says her husband is being remembered as a man who overcame racism throughout his life to become a teacher, using education to help others in his community.(Violet Thunderchild/Facebook)
Victor Thunderchild stared down and overcame racism and stereotypes as he pursued his dream to become an educator.
Working at the Carlton Comprehensive High School in Prince Albert, Sask., the 55-year-old was passionate about teaching future generations and allowing them to thrive.
On Saturday morning, that work was cut short, when Victor died as a result of COVID-19.