Updates from HPE Public Health

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Updates from HPE Public Health

February 01, 2022

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COVID-19 Update for School Families as Province Reopens - this letter for families from Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ethan Toumishey highlights the shift in managing COVID-19 in school settings

Frequently Asked Questions for Students, Families and Education Staff - this FAQ will answer common questions about the changes to management of COVID-19 in the school setting

The following have been updated to increase clarity for siblings and household members of symptomatic children/students:

printable screening tool with pictures

symptomatic child/student at school protocol

letter for symptomatic child/student at school

Masking Outdoors - Update

As of Tuesday February 1, masking outdoors in elementary schools is no longer required in Hastings Prince Edward.

COVID-19 Reporting - Update

A reminder that individual cases of COVID-19 are not reportable to public health. Families are not required to report positive RAT or PCR tests to the school. Absences above 30% of baseline will be used as a proxy measure for individual cases. An absence reporting protocol and online reporting tool are coming soon.

Questions?

Families can be directed to School and COVID-19 webpage which includes contact information for Hastings Prince Edward Public Health.

School staff can send their questions to healthyschools@hpeph.ca

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Discipleship

We accept the call to be imitators of Christ by embracing the Beatitudes through authentic witness at the school, community, and global levels. Rooted in our commitment to transmit our Faith and Catholic tradition, we are inspired to build communities dedicated to the formation of young people who recognize their gifts and responsibilities to contribute to the transformation of the world into a more just and loving society for all.

Scholarship

We believe that each student, made in the image and likeness of God and being hope for the future, can be engaged in their learning and achieve at high levels with appropriate supports. We are committed to ensuring that the potential of each student is realized through the achievement of ambitious outcomes and improving in their learning to the highest possible level.

Stewardship

We embrace our responsibilities for the prudent and judicious use of the resources we have been allocated. In our context, we are committed to the development and growth of all employees, responsible and accountable practices and our call to care for all of God's creation.