The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has advised the Good Spirit School Division (GSSD) that individuals at Kamsack Comprehensive Institute (KCI) have tested positive for COVID-19. In a message to families, Quentin Robertson, Director of Education/CEO, reported that the GSSD is working closely with Public Health staff to ensure necessary measures are in place to protect all students and staff. Public Health will be contacting the parents and guardians of students, as well as any staff, visitors, or volunteers who may have been in close contact with the cases and will provide direction. To minimize further risk of transmission, GSSD, in collaboration with Public Health, have made the decision that all students in Grades 5-12 be moved to remote learning. As a result, all classes were cancelled on Monday, March 8 to provide staff with the time required for the transition to remote learning. Students began remote learning on March 9. Remote learning instruction details were shared
SHA is deeming all Grade 5 students and staff as close contacts, therefore classes were cancelled for the Grade 5 students at Canora Composite School (CCS) on December 7. Good Spirit will collaborate with SHA and CCS Administration to determine next steps. The Division was to provide information regarding the transition to remote learning, and other pertinent information, during the evening of December 7. “We would like to ensure families that the GSSD facility disinfecting and cleaning protocols have been and will continue to be followed,” reassured Robertson. Everyone entering schools is reminded to monitor for any signs or symptoms of COVID-19. Refer to the Daily Self-Assessment Checklist. Also, the Saskatchewan Health Authority has shared a COVID and Seasonal Allergy Fact Sheet.