Based on my nearly 200 hours of talking to and listening to Dr, Bonnie Henry my observations are this: absolutely NO ONE tells her what to do or say. She's driving the pandemic bus. No one is driving her. #COVID19

This is helpful! Thanks edutopia. Cult of Pedagogy #SPSConnects #QAE

#BCED I am seeing a lot of very good questions in the twittersphere about the k-12 restart plan. The answers to MANY of those questions can be found in this document. bccdc.ca/Health-Info-Si… 1/

I found this amazing resource for teachers planning on an outdoor program. It is a free 30 page pdf created for BC educators. kbee.ca/wp-content/upl…

Read the BC Principals' & Vice-Principals' Association’s statement regarding BC’s Return to School Plan: bit.ly/BCPVPA_Aug42020

It is important for teachers my colleagues to take a deep breathe and give the working groups and steering committee time to work and advocate for the needs of teachers and students. We are spending a lot of time making careful considerations and reccomendations. #bced #bcpoli

School settings will look much different as kids return safely to the classroom. Our plan, guided by Dr. Bonnie Henry, includes new safety measures to protect students, teachers & staff. See Dr. Henry's response to a question about the harm of keeping schools closed. 👇

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SD61 is entering Stage 2 of BC's K-12 Education Restart Plan in September. Our plan prioritizes student and staff safety while meeting the learning needs of all our learners. For plan details: bit.ly/2YDHEdd #sd61learn

This. While I understand the need for data in guiding practice I also understand support is the only way to ensure we all make it through this tough year. ♥️

Forgetting about COVID for a short time this afternoon with learning for me! Greater Victoria School District thanks for this opportunity!

Colquitz Middle School has experienced a COVID-19 exposure. The date of potential exposure is April 6, 2021. If an individual may have been exposed, Island Health will contact them directly. Notification letters have been sent to the school community.

Glanford Middle School has experienced a COVID-19 exposure. The date of potential exposure is April 7, 2021. If an individual may have been exposed, Island Health will contact them directly. Notification letters have been sent to the school community.

To all my admin colleagues...celebrate you! I’m thankful to have so many colleagues to help guide me along the way. Maryanne Trofimuk Read Jorgensen Marla Margetts Sanjiv Galhon Jana Dick Sunny GBraun

Summer means taking time to recharge. I’m starting each day with the intention of doing something to take care of myself. Today I wogged Thetis and took time to appreciate this view….and maybe catch my breath! #summer2021 #vancouverisland #thetislake #selfcare #summerbreak

Heads up #yyj- the Island Health Vax Van will be at Uptown & Mayfair Malls this weekend! -Sat Sept 4 @ Uptown Mall; 11am-4pm -Sun Sept 5 @ Mayfair Mall; 11am-4pm Anyone 12+ can drop by for their 1st or 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine – no appointment necessary. #VaxforBC

Thanks Fredi Jenner we are super proud!

BC friends #bced Can now register 5-12 year olds www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/co…