Planning for new school year

After last week’s announcement that schools will be in Stage 2 (full return to in-class instruction with safety modifications and protocols) of the Revised Five Stage Framework for K-12 Education, some PVSS families are probably wondering what that might look like.

Since the announcement, we have been looking at adjusting timetabling and processes to support the new learning group/cohort model (120 at secondary) which was announced by the Ministry of Education Rob Fleming and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.

What we know for sure at this point is that there will be full time school for secondary school students, and that our timetable will likely look quite different than it usually does. SD83 school buses will be running with safety protocols in place (specific details will be determined and shared in the coming weeks). We will send out information to our families by August 26 at the latest with details around this.

Links for further information:

• Ministry of Education Schools Restart Plan – 5 Stages explanation
• BC CDC COVID-19 Public Health Guidance for K-12 School Settings
• Ministry announces plans for September

Please continue to check our website for any further updates. More detailed information will be sent directly to parents and staff as we draw closer to school start up and plans are finalized.

We hope you are having a healthy and happy summer!

The office will be open beginning August 31.