Circle Of care: Students
- Students have been engaging in online learning for several weeks. Teachers, Educational assistants and Principals have utilized technology, creativity and expertise to support literacy, numeracy, subject areas learning, and Core Competency development. (1c, d, e)
- Elementary and Secondary teachers utilize on-line options to support students with Careers (1l)
- Small groups of students from the Auto Service Technician Program are learning in the shop to complete their practical experience. We appreciate the support from VIU as they continue to oversee the program. (1l)
Circle of Care: Staff
- “Safe Work Practices” documents have been designed and implemented for all tasks required by staff and students. This work is continually being updated as new information becomes available. (2a)
- All staff have information regarding supports provided by Morneau Shepell to help address the additional stress brought on during the current pandemic. (2a)
- Principals, Counsellors, Student Support Services Teachers Indigenous Learning Team and District Staff have developed structures for many vulnerable learners to receive support in schools. (2c)
- Parents/caregivers are invited to sign up for two learning opportunities: Parenting During Difficult Times” for elementary and secondary parents; and Parenting through a Pandemic for families with children ages 0 to 5. (2e)
- Staff is in the process of developing protocols to welcome students back to safe and welcoming learning environments as per the direction of the Ministry of Education.
circle of care: Community
- Sunshine Coast Child and Youth Medical and Mental Health Town Hall set for May 21st from 11-12pm. Our partners include the Division of Family Practice, Child and Youth Mental Health, Vancouver Coastal Health, the Covid-19 Physician Task Force, and Sunshine Coast Community Services. (3c)
- A number of International students remain on the Sunshine Coast. We have initiated some small outings to show them some of the beauty of the coast. (3g)