On December 31st, The Government of New Brunswick announced that schools will be moving to home learning on January 11th. School-related information from the Government's latest update is being shared below, along with the complete press release at the bottom of this message.

Due to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant, students will not return to public schools on Jan. 10 but will move to home learning beginning Jan. 11. This measure will remain in place for at least two weeks and will then be assessed weekly.

“I know this situation is not ideal,” said Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Dominic Cardy. “In-person learning is more effective for many students. I know students rely on services and programs for mental health and food security that are delivered through the schools.”

The current interim measures for school sports and extracurricular activities will remain in place during this time. These measures include no organized sport or other organized activities for children under 12. For those 12 and older, practices and skills drills are permitted involving only one team at a time.

Cardy also announced new Public Health guidance for early childhood education facilities. Although a child or staff member will still not be permitted to attend if a new or worsening symptom develops, they will now be able to return once they have a negative rapid test. Children or staff with a constant and recurring symptom, such as seasonal allergies, may continue attending without a test.

Additional updates and further details will be shared with our families and staff as we receive them.

Thank you.

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