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Sacred Heart Academy Newsletter

September 2021

Sacred HeartAcademy NewsletterSeptember 2021
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COVID-19 Screening Reminder

The first requirement before anyone leaves home to go to a school site is to complete a School Screening Questionnaire. This is applicable to students, staff, visitors, contractors, etc. (anyone who intends to access the school site).


Although families are asked to screen their child daily for any symptoms of cold, flu or other symptoms associated with COVID-19, if school staff observe that a child is ill, a parent/guardian will be called to pick up their child from the school promptly. Students exhibiting illness will not be permitted to travel on the school bus.


The screening form is subject to change as per the guidelines from public health. Only individuals answering “No” to all questions on the screening form can come to the school site.


It is understood that positive responses on the screening will be prevalent, given the symptoms are both extensive and like colds, flus, allergic reactions, and other common ailments. This may lead to increased absenteeism by staff and students. On initial onset of symptoms (e.g., even if they are suspected to be caused by allergies) individuals should contact Community Health (811) and follow advice regarding the need for testing, and when they can again attend school.


Public health will provide direction if there are concerns regarding a COVID-19 case in a particular school. Schools will not provide notification to staff or students’ families if a staff member or student becomes ill at home or at school, including if they display symptoms of COVID-19, unless directed to by public health. When a student or staff member has tested positive for COVID-19, the school will follow the directions of public health.

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Mask Use in Schools

Effective 12:01 a.m. Saturday, September 18th, mask-use in schools is reintroduced for the following:


  • All students and staff (K-12), including bus drivers, must wear a non-medical mask while on school buses.
  • All students and staff (K-12) must wear a non-medical mask in school corridors, and in all common areas within the school (e.g., staff rooms, cafeterias, music rooms, learning commons).
  • All students and staff (Grades 4-12) must wear a non-medical mask at all times while in the school environment, including while in the classroom. The exceptions are: Masking will not be required in school gymnasiums when physical activity is taking place. Music programs and instrumental activity, including the playing of wind instruments, can continue.
  • All visitors, volunteers and external presenters in schools are required to wear a non-medical mask at all times.


The change in the masking protocol has been recommended out of an abundance of caution, as Covid-19 cases rise in jurisdictions throughout Canada.

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School Photographs

Due to a scheduling conflict with the Burin Zone School Closeouts, school photographs for Grades K-7 have been rescheduled to Monday, October 25th. An information package will be sent home with students a week before the scheduled photo day.

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School Cafeteria

Students bringing their own lunch must remember to bring their own eating utensils (forks, knives, spoons, plates, bowls, etc.) from home, they will not be provided at school. Please use containers that your child can open independently.


Outside food from restaurants or chains may not be delivered into the school. Families can sign students out for lunch if they wish.

Revised 2021-2022 School Calendar

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School Council Vacancies

Sacred Heart Academy is currently accepting nominations for TWO Parent Representatives on the School Council. To be eligible for election, you must be the parent/guardian of a student currently attending Sacred Heart Academy. Only parent/guardians can nominate and vote for school council members.


Online Nomination Form: https://forms.gle/7ihRC483dBKpSk5L6


The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, October 1, 2021.

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Dates to Remember

  • September 27th and 28th - Burin Zone Closeout. No classes for students.
  • September 30th - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. School Holiday. No classes.
  • October 1st - School Council Nomination deadline.
  • October 1st - Orange Shirt Day. Students and staff are asked to wear orange.

For more information visit our school website at: sha.nlesd.ca