COVID-19 & School Closure Information

 

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​​​​​​​The Ministerial directive to close schools, 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 and Frequently Asked Questions​ ​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. 

​For school inquiries, please contact your school directly by phone or email - How to Contact Your School with General Inquiries​

READ OUR MOST RECENT COMMUNITY INFORMATION BULLETINS

• 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)
• Frequently Asked Questions
  
• 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 
  

DPCDSB Online Learning Resources​
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DPCDSB CLOSURES AND CANCELLATIONS

CLOSURES

• All schools
• In-School Child Care Centres
• Newcomer Reception and Assessment Centres
• Adult and Continuing Education Offices and Learning Centres
• Administrative Offices and Facilities 

​CANCELLATIONS

• All Board events
• All school meetings and events
• All Permits in DPCDSB schools and facilities
• OSSLT Assessment​
• Mid-Terms​
• Athletic/Academic/Artistic Events​ 
• Out of Province/Out of Country Excursions 
• In-School Before & After School Programs

DPCDSB COMMUNITY INFORMATION BULLETINS AND UPDATES 

• 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

• January 27, 2020​

Region of Peel Public Health

• ​Region of Peel - Mental Health Supports
• March 4, 2020

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health​​

• May 19, 2020
  
• May 12, 2020
  
• May 7, 2020
  
• May 5, 2020

ARCHDIOCESE OF TORONTO UPDATES

• ​Message from Cardinal Collins: Catholic Response to Covid-19 - March 23, 2020
• Letter from Cardinal Collins: Cancellation of Weekend Masses - March 17, 2020
• Archdiocese of Toronto: COVID-19 Update - March 10, 2020​
• Archdiocese of Toronto: COVID-19 Update - March 2, 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​​​​