School Closure and COVID-19 Information

 

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​​​​​​​​​​​The Ministerial directive to close schools and facilities, is in alignment with the recommendations of the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, who stated that it is incumbent upon all of us to help "flatten the curve" of this major public health threat and that social distancing is one of the ways that is effective in reducing the risk of transmission. Note that, while schools, offices and facilities are closed, business functions will continue. In addition, we will continue to facilitate communications through the DPCDSB website (dpcdsb.org), through our social media channels, Twitter and Facebook (@DPCDSBSchools) and Instagram (@dpcdsb.schools).

We will continue to post and relay information we receive from our public health authorities, as well as from the Province, to our DPCDSB community to ensure that you are kept apprised of any developments that impact our schools and operations. ​We encourage you to review our Community Information Bulletins to help you with some of the questions you may have.

If there is an urgent need to connect with DPCDSB administrative offices, this may be done by email through our communications@dpcdsb.org email account. 

Please note: All school playgrounds, play structures, basketball courts and fields remain closed and all permits for use of board facilities are on hold.

READ OUR MOST RECENT COMMUNITY INFORMATION BULLETINS

• Community Information Bulletin: Planning for September 2020 School Reopening (June 22, 2020)
• Community Information Bulletins: Elementary Report Cards (June 19, 2020) / Secondary Report Cards (June 19, 2020)
  
  

DPCDSB Online Learning Resources​
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DPCDSB COMMUNITY INFORMATION BULLETINS AND UPDATES 

• Community Information Bulletin: Drop-Off of Textbooks, Instruments and Technology (June 19, 2020)
• Frequently Asked Questions (June 11, 2020)​
• Community Information Bulletin: Access to Schools to Collect Student Belongings (June 10, 2020)
• Access to Retrieve Student Belongings Protocol
• Community Information Bulletin: Graduation/Awards/Personal Effects (June 2, 2020)
• Director's Letter to the Community (May 20, 2020)
• Minister of Education Letter to Parents (May 19, 2020)
• Community Information Bulletin: Mental Health and Well-Being Resources (May 4, 2020)
• Continuity of Catholic Learning: Parent/Guardian Guide to Teacher-Led Learning in DPCDSB
• Continuity of Catholic Learning - Quick Reference Guide
• Protocol for the Deployment of Student Technology to Support Continuity of Learning 
• April 29, 2020 - Director's Letter to the DPCDSB Community
  
• April 26, 2020 - Community Information Bulletin: Extension of School Closure
• April 21, 2020 - Director's Letter to the Community
• April 9, 2020 - Letter to International Students  
  
• April 8, 2020 - Guide to Teacher-Led Learning in DPCDSB  ​
• April 7, 2020 - Proms and Graduation Activities 
• March 31, 2020 - Continuity of Learning
• March 26, 2020 - Closure of Playgrounds and Amenities on DPCDSB Properties
  As per direction from our public health authorities, all playgrounds and other amenities, including playing fields, basketball courts, track and field areas and Kindergarten play areas on DPCDSB property, are closed until further notice. Thank you for your understanding, as we all do our part to “flatten the curve” of COVID-19 through social distancing.
  
• March 25, 2020 - Director's Letter to the DPCDSB Community
• March 24, 2020 - Message from the DPCDSB Board of Trustees
• March 20, 2020 - Learn at Home Portal (Online Learning Resources)  ​
• March 18, 2020 - Cancellation of EQAO Assessments  
• March 16, 2020 - Closure of DPCDSB Administrative Offices and Facilities ​​
• March 13, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
• March 10, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
• January 27, 2020 - Coronavirus Update
• DPCDSB Pandemic Plan​
   

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT STATEMENTS ON CLOSURE OF ONTARIO SCHOOLS 

• May 19, 2020​
• April 28, 2020  ​
• March 31, 2020  
• March 22, 2020
• March 12, 2020

PUBLIC HEALTH WEBSITES & UPDATES

Government of Canada​​​​

Province of Ontario

• Ontario Extending Emergency Orders During COVID-19 Outbreak (May 27, 2020)​
• Ministry of Health - COVID-19 Reference Document for Symptoms (May 25, 2020)

Region of Peel Public Health

• ​Region of Peel - Mental Health Supports 

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health​​

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ARCHDIOCESE OF TORONTO UPDATES

• ​Message from Cardinal Collins: Catholic Response to Covid-19 - March 23, 2020

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OTHER

• School Mental Health Ontario: How to support student mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic​​​
• Prayer of Thanksgiving and Strength During the COVID-19 Crisis​
• City of Brampton Youth Support Task Force - Looking for ways to stay social and active while remaining physically distant? Visit brampton.ca/covid19​​​​