The Afternoon News - Ontario School Announcement. By Shawn Jeffords The Canadian Press. The Ministry of Education also reported another 332 school-related cases, including 282 students and 50 staff members. {* createAccountButton *}, You may have created a profile with another, UPDATE: EB 401 east of Weston in the express - the left lane is now fully blocked by the OPP. Posted Apr 1, 2021 9:56 am EDT. 333 Bloor Street East Toronto, Ontario M4W 1G9 © 2002-2021 Rogers Media. He said that plan will be announced in the coming days. School boards and schools will post a notice on their website if a student or staff member tests positive for COVID-19. If you do not yet have a Torstar account, you can create one now (it is free), Copyright owned or licensed by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. Working with public health However, at least two boards — Superior-Greenstone and Superior North Catholic in northern Ontario — have already decided to move to online learning next week, following the Easter long weekend. Schools within the Eastern Ontario Health Unit region will also remain closed on Monday. to colleagues, clients or customers, or inquire about With just three weeks to go until schools reopen, Ontario’s Education Minister is forging ahead with a back-to-school plan that is being fiercely attacked by education unions and some parents. Ontario school reopening announcement coming Wednesday: Lecce. Posted May 18, 2020 9:34 pm EDT. “The concern is that if there is a breach in safety protocols during Easter, we have the chance of spreading the virus in our schools … We are hoping to get through the last three months of this school year safely and begin a fresh new year without the COVID worries we’ve had in the last year. Star Newspapers Limited and/or its licensors. The Afternoon News - Ontario School Announcement. Republication or distribution of this content is Search for a COVID-19 advisory section on their website. “We’ve built a comprehensive plan, fully supported by the (chief medical officer of health), cohorting, better-quality masks and enhanced cleaning, screening and testing, all of which has helped ensure that roughly 99 per cent of schools, while we deal with the third wave and these variants of concern, are open today. by Lucas Casaletto. “(It) was reiterating what we’ve said since the beginning of the school year _ that we need to be prepared if individual classes or schools need to close as a result of COVID,” spokesman Ryan Bird said of the memo sent to principals. Ontario schools will remain open — despite a looming provincial lockdown — because they are “critical for students’ mental health and learning,” says Education Minister Stephen Lecce. No personal information will be posted. {* legalAcceptanceAcceptButton *}, {* backButton *} expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Toronto August 29, 2019: Ontario Takes Action to Focus on Learning. District. The Ontario government says an in-class school year will not be able to recommence during the coronavirus pandemic, however, online learning will continue. Ontario's chief medical officer of health will submit his recommendations on which regions should be allowed to resume in-class learning as of Jan. 25. “The Easter holiday is a time where families gather and often travel to congregate. Sorry we could not verify that email address. Enter your email address to get a new one. Premier Doug Ford said an announcement on Ontario schools and childcare will be coming early next week, as other sectors of the economy begin to reopen. The letter from director Maria Vasanelli and chair Judy Wawia noted that following Easter weekend, students were due back for four days followed by the spring break. The board “apologizes for any confusion with regards to potential school closures,” he wrote Thursday. As of Wednesday morning, 63, or about 1.3 per cent of Ontario's publicly-funded schools, were closed due to COVID-19. Sam Hammond, president of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, said the province continues to “tout their inadequate layers of protection in schools — layers that are failing to mitigate the risks for our youngest citizens, educators and other education workers.”, New Democrat MPP Marit Stiles said school staff, students and their families need “leadership and certainty. Nearly three out of four schools have no active cases at all.”. #EB401, Good Tuesday morning! rights reserved. Newspapers Limited, One Yonge Street, 4th floor, Toronto, ON, M5E 1E6. “If anything changes, given the day-to-day change and fluctuations of the COVID-19 numbers in Ontario, we’ll make sure all families know that well in advance.”. “We are looking at, all the time, the overall health picture for the children.”. presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution He said that the government’s failure to contain the spread of COVID-19 has led to the possibility of another postponement even though teachers need the break for their mental health. Spring break for Ontario’s schools will go ahead as planned next month, at least for now, the education minister said, drawing criticism for not providing enough clarity on the matter. Stephen Lecce is scheduled to hold a news conference at 11 a.m. permissions/licensing, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com. ET at Queen’s Park in … 4, 2021: This article has been edited to correct that Marit Stiles is an NDP MPP. Send me promotions, surveys and info from 680 NEWS and other Rogers brands. As for when the break is over, Lecce says protective measures will be ramped up to keep COVID-19 out of classrooms. Wednesday’s announcement effectively means that schools will remain closed in the 20 of Ontario’s 34 public health units, including all of the ones located in the GTHA. Ontario School District Board; Google Login; Calendar; Directory; Home. SJ. “If there are concerns related to travel and gatherings during the break, these should be addressed by the government through other means than cancelling the break,” said Hammond in a statement. Premier Doug Ford, left, and Education Minister Stephen Lecce walk the hallway at Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary School in Whitby before an announcement in July on school reopening plans amid the pandemic. Clouds increase and there is some wet weather in the foreca…. This will also have an impact on our ability to safely staff schools,” Superior-Greenstone said in a letter to parents. Education Minister Stephen Lecce says in-class instruction and April Break will go on as planned. {* traditionalSignIn_signInButton *}, {* backButton *} “We’re committed to expanding testing as well as stronger screening protocols before a student and a potential case enters a school,” he said. The Superior North Catholic board noted that it is “between Thunder Bay, to the west of us, where school boards have been in remote learning since March 1, and the Sudbury boards to the east of us that are in a remote learning situation. The Ministry of Education also reported another 332 school-related cases, including 282 students and 50 staff members. Your existing password has not been changed. Stephen Lecce said the government will let families know if recommendations from the province’s top doctor necessitate a change to the break scheduled for the week of April 12. {* forgotPassword_sendButton *}, {* backButton *} With infections now rising in the province once more, questions had been raised about whether the government might alter spring break once again. The Premier did not specify what new measures his government was contemplating but said he will consult the province’s top doctor before making a decision. Premier Doug Ford said that he, Lecce and health experts, however, were keeping an eye on increasing COVID numbers in the community and that parents would get an update by the end of this week should things change. The ministry is expected to soon provide boards with some information on additional safety measures in schools, including mandatory confirmation of COVID screening for all students — similar to what teens in Toronto already provide on their way in to high school on the mornings they are on-site — as well as a new awareness campaign and reminders to communicate to parents about keeping safe during the spring break. Both those districts continue to be in the midst of remote learning.”. Last Updated Jan 21, 2021 at 2:07 pm EDT. Earlier this week, Lecce had stressed the plan was to keep schools operating, and go ahead with the delayed spring break April 12 to 16. Lecce did not discuss the prospect of moving learning online following spring break on Tuesday but said the government is planning to step up safety protocols when students and staff return to in-class learning on April 19. August 28, 2019: First Year Investment of Ontario's Four-Year Math Strategy Announced. Restaurants were limited to takeout and delivery orders, supermarkets and pharmacies were ordered to operate at 50% capacity, and other retailers were told to reduce to 25% capacity. The province decided earlier this year to delay the March break until April in an effort to curb COVID-19 cases, saying it wanted to discourage group gatherings and travel over that time. August 30, 2019: Ontario Addresses School Bus Driver Shortage. Toronto Star articles, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com, Conversations are opinions of our readers and are subject to the. During a short press conference at the University Health Network, when asked if the announcement on school closures will be made soon, Ford responded that Dr. David Williams will provide an update this afternoon. {* backButton *} “When it comes to April break, we plan to proceed,” Lecce said in the legislature. Correction — Apr. All rights reserved. “People can rest assured that we are all committed to trying to make schools as safe environments as they can be for students and for teachers,” de Villa said. Mon., Feb. 1, 2021 timer 3 min. “We’ll bring forth a plan that will highlight and underscore improved safety measures and access to testing that will reduce any potential case entering into our schools. Schools continue to be safe, and according to data reported by school boards, as of Friday, December 18: approximately 99.64 per cent of students in Ontario have not reported a case of COVID-19; approximately 92 per cent of schools across the province have had either no cases or one case reported within the last 14 days; and approximately 80 per cent of schools do not have an case of COVID-19. On the advice of the chief medical officer of health, schools will remain open in this province. Anyone can read Conversations, but to contribute, you should be registered Torstar account holder. Send me alerts, event notifications and special deals or information from our carefully screened partners that may be of interest to me. read. “Schools will remain open -- critical for students’ mental health and learning.” Ford, the Ontario premier, tightened restrictions on Canada’s most populous province last week. SickKids: Ontario schools should stay open, young children 'less likely' to spread COVID-19. Stephen Lecce said Ontario's chief medical officer of health will provide final school-reopening advice later this week, after which the province will make an announcement. by News staff. Ontario Launches COVID-19 School and Licensed Child Care-specific Web Page TORONTO — Today, the Honourable Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, and the Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy, President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for the Ontario Digital Service, issued the following statement on making COVID-19 school-specific data publicly available online: Temperatures above average today. “The ongoing uncertainty around our education system is problematic. NDP leader Andrea Horwath said the government needs to give families and teachers a clear answer. Last Updated Apr 1, 2021 at 8:09 pm EDT. Lecce, Minister of Education will be joined by Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, to make an announcement about schools. Public health units recorded the deaths of 15 more people with COVID-19, pushing the official toll to 7,366. Ontario announcement: In-person learning to resume for OCDSB schools Posted on 01/28/2021 We have just been advised that OCDSB schools will re-open on Monday, February 1st. Meanwhile, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) asked principals on Monday to be prepared for the possibility that students may not return to in-person learning after spring break. Premier Doug Ford said that an announcement on Ontario schools will be made by the Chief Medical Officer on Thursday afternoon. “We believe that students deserve to be in class. “We’re not going to be reintegrating students back into schools without a heightened level of vigilance on that date,” said Lecce. “They can introduce community safety protocols, and allow students, education workers and families, who’ve been under tremendous pressure throughout the pandemic, to have their much-needed break.”. Premier Ford and his cabinet are considering opening the majority of schools next week -- with the exception of Toronto and Peel Region. Enter your email below and we'll send you another email. O Positive. On Friday, when the premier was asked about parents who want to return to work but can’t because schools and non-essential childcare centres are still closed, Ford said that family is a priority. To order copies of Earlier this week, Premier Doug Ford told reporters that he couldn’t give a direct answer on whether the break would be postponed or altered. “It’s not that we have any new information, but given the circumstances, we just wanted to remind our schools.”. I understand that I can withdraw my consent at any time. Ontario’s education minister is set to make an announcement Monday as more students head back to school for in-person classes amid the COVID-19 pandemic in the province. Ontario schools will remain open, April Break will proceed, Lecce says. It’s not what kids and students and teachers and parents need right now,” she said Tuesday. Toronto’s medical officer of health Dr. Eileen de Villa was asked directly if she’ll recommend to the province that schools close after the April 12 break but she didn’t give a clear answer. Posted Jan 21, 2021 1:23 pm EDT. Please contact us. To order “We appreciate the challenge that this pandemic has imposed to working parents.”. Daily updates for Weather, Traffic, News, and Entertainment, Notify me when there is a 680 NEWS Weather Guarantee Jackpot potential winner announcement, Daily updates for the day’s top news headlines, Weekly updates on weekend events, tips, contests/offers. Supreme Court of Canada to review mandatory minimum penalties for armed robbery. This copy is for your personal non-commercial use only. All Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram. Be the first to know! Stephen Lecce said Ontario’s chief medical officer of health will provide final school-reopening advice later this week, after which the province will make an announcement. Boards have, however, been asking staff and students to bring materials home with them in case a class, a school or the system does move to online learning. April break will proceed,” Lecce said Thursday. Learn about current COVID-19 cases in Ontario schools. Ontario school reopening announcement coming Wednesday: Lecce 2021-02-01. What they’re getting instead is dwindling supports.”. News. The announcement did not say when schools could reopen for in-person learning. Families were also reminded that any students who do travel outside of the region— from White River to the Manitoba border — cannot go back to school for 14 days after returning. Sam Hammond, president of the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario (ETFO), was critical of the idea of postponing or cancelling spring break. TDSB asks schools to prepare for extended online learning, Four more TDSB, 2 TCDSB schools close due to COVID-19 concerns, Ford said the government was considering additional restrictions. By checking this box, I agree to the terms of service and privacy policy of Rogers Media. This increases the risk of individuals and can impact the health and safety of staff and students. Ontario reported 2,333 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday and 15 more deaths from the virus. An error has occurred while trying to update your details. Ontario education minister makes announcement as conflict escalates over return to school Back to video. More than half a dozen public and catholic schools in the City are currently shut down because of COVID-19 outbreaks. “To be very frank, I don’t want to predict two weeks out,” Ford said Monday. School announcement coming today as virus rates rise in children: Ford Back to video ... High school students in southern Ontario are set to continue online learning until Jan. 25. Announcement on rest of Ontario school year expected Tuesday. Get breaking news, weather and traffic stories in your inbox 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Later Tuesday, Ford said the government was considering additional restrictions to combat a recent surge in COVID-19. Please confirm the information below before signing up. We didn't recognize that password reset code. You have activated your account, please feel free to browse our exclusive contests, videos and content. We've sent an email with instructions to create a new password. August 27, 2019: Ontario Government Approves New School for Whitby Students. Meanwhile, newly hired York Catholic director Robert Hofstatter issued a letter of apology after a late-night missive went out to parents Wednesday saying it “appears” schools will close for four weeks. Ontario schools will remain open — despite a looming provincial lockdown — because they are “critical for students’ mental health and learning,” says Education Minister Stephen Lecce. Rogers Media uses cookies for personalization, to customize its online advertisements, and for other purposes. Ontario's education minister confirms April school break to go ahead as planned - for now by John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press Posted Mar 30, 2021 4:45 pm EDT Announcements. “For students’ mental health and development, and for their learning, students will be in class …exactly where they belong,” he also said. by news staff. For months, contents have sat locked up in the stale hallway air in schools across the country. The Toronto Star and thestar.com, each property of Toronto Star That is the commitment we’re making.”. At all. ” for other purposes -- with the exception of Toronto Star Limited. 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