Kids in British Columbia returned to public school after a two-week winter break last week
Most students returned from the winter holiday break on Jan. 4
Students are set to return to classrooms Monday, Jan. 4
Stress from the pandemic has collided with the pressure to get good grades
The money is part of the $242.4 million in one-time federal funding for pandemic safety measures
Other provinces have moved to virtual learning for the tail end of semester
The outdoor curriculum encourages students to connect with the natural world
BCTF President Teri Mooring asks parents to talk with children about wearing masks in school
New indoor mask mandate does not include schools
Four out of 643 schools in the Fraser Health district have been closed
Community is raising funds for Fairview Elementary in Maple Ridge
Three schools have temporarily shut down in Fraser Health due to COVID-19 outbreaks
Three cases of the virus have been identified at École de L’Anse-au-sable
Documents suggest children younger than Grade 4 are too emotionally vulnerable to learn about residential schools
McCabe touched students, including rubbing their backs and necks, touching their hair and hugging them
Bernard Trest and Gary Shuster challenged health, education ministries’ return-to-school plan
Court challenge had requested mandatory masks and more physical distancing
‘We live in a country where people have a right to free speech — that’s why we educate them’ - SD23 superintendent
Students have made up less than 10 per cent of B.C.’s cases, health officials say
Directive begins today and will continue until at least Oct. 28
