If you had March Break plans, you will have to put them on hold.
Education Minister Stephen Lecce has delayed the break until the week of April 12.
“Postponing March Break, not cancelling it, is an important way that schools can help to limit community transmission. We recognize that congregation is a key driver of the spread of COVID-19 and we will not take that risk again with your child, with our staff, with Ontario families.”
Lecce stresses the move will help ensure classrooms stay open and they don’t take a step back to school closures.
He says the decision was made on the advice of public health officials including the province’s chief medical officer of health and many local medical officers of health as well.
Lecce adds they consulted with all teacher’s unions, trustee associations and principal councils ahead of the decision, both English and French, Public and Catholic, ahead of the decision and they recognize and appreciate their input.
The break was scheduled for March 15-19.
March Break will be postponed until April 12-16, on the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, in order to keep schools safe as we continue to fight #COVID19.
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— Doug Ford (@fordnation) February 11, 2021
