FAMILY MESSAGE

This afternoon, the Province announced new restrictions for all schools in Nova Scotia to address the rising number of COVID-19 cases. You can read the news release here .

Enhanced Measures for Schools
Effective immediately, the following enhanced public health measures are being introduced to reduce mixing and movement inside schools and on school grounds:

• School sports teams are limited to skills training only - no games or scrimmages.
• Traditional holiday activities such as assemblies and concerts are cancelled.
• No mixing of classes, including a pause on activities like “Reading Buddies”.
• Masks are required both indoors and outdoors where physical distancing can’t be maintained.
• There will be limited access to school cafeterias.
• Essential visitors only.

Masking
The following measures are to be followed:

• Indoors - masks can only be removed while eating and drinking or during physical education, if students can be physically distanced.
• Outdoors - masks can be removed if students can be physically distanced.

Thank you for everything you do to keep children safe and learning during the pandemic. These are challenging times, and your patience and support are appreciated.

Elwin LeRoux | Regional Executive Director | 902-464-2000 ext. 2312 | @Elwin_LeRoux