The Ministry of Education has instructed all publicly funded school boards, including the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB), to provide parents and guardians of every student with take-home Rapid Antigen Test Kits for use over the Christmas Break. These test kits are part of a concerted effort with local public health units to promote a safer return to the classroom after the break.
Please note, however, that participation is strictly voluntary. Any parent or caregiver who does not wish to receive a test kit for their child is not required to do so...