HUMBOLDT — The school division that operates St. Augustine and St. Dominic Schools has announced they will have a staggered start with their students from Kindergarten to Grade 8.
The 2020-21 school year opens on Sept. 1.
Kindergarten to Grade 8 students, whose last names begin from letters A to K, attending Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools-run schools will come to class on the first day while those from L to Z report the next day.
Derrick Kunz, Greater Saskatoon Catholic’s communications consultant, said they would continue to co-ordinate with the Saskatchewan Health Authority on their plans for the school year.
“We’re consulting with local medical health officers, as we have done throughout the pandemic, for advice and guidance on how to keep students and staff safe. We will develop plans based on their recommendations and share with parents,” he said. “We're aiming to have plans shared late this week or early next week. As always, as things change, we’ll respond and adapt.”
Last month the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation said they are going back to pre-pandemic operations based on the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s decision to lift all health protocols and COVID-19 restrictions that was implemented the previous year. STF said, on its website, restrictions will no longer be followed for the 2020-21 school year based on the re-opening roadmap by the province.
Government officials have been advising individuals to get vaccinated and reminded those who feel COVID-19 symptoms to stay home and have themselves tested. They are also encouraged to continue following personal hygiene and other cleaning protocols.
