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COVID-19 AND THE 2020/2021 SCHOOL YEAR

Return to School Stage 2

Sino Bright School BC is now preparing to welcome students and staff back into the classrooms this September.

The health and safety of our students and staff remain at the forefront of our planning, which itself is supported by the direction and guidance provided by the Provincial Health Officer and Ministry of Education. 

The information and resources shared on this page are meant to provide clarity and understanding around what school will look like in the fall. We encourage you to review the information and bookmark the page. Updates will be made as new information is learned and shared by the Provincial Health Officer and Minister of Education.

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The 2020/21 school year will see schools across the  province moving into Stage 2 of B.C.’s Five Stages Framework for K-12 Education.

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Below you will find a curated listing which includes links for more information (all of which are deemed reliable resources) and updates we have shared on behalf of the Ministry of Education, and copies of our correspondence with parents and guardians.

Information about COVID-19 

• Vancouver Coastal Health

• B.C. Centre for Disease Control 

• B.C. government

• Health Canada

• Government of Canada Travel Notices

• COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool

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Educational Resources For Parents and Guardians

• Keep Learning BC 

• Ministry of Education FAQs on Continuity of Education

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Nutritional and Healthy Eating Resources and Emergency Food Resources

• Healthy at Home: DASH Supports During COVID-19

• Healthy Eating Tips for students from Vancouver Coastal Health

• Grocery Store Delivery Services

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USEFUL LINKS

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• Ministry of Education’s Return to School website

• Ministry of Education’s Keep Learning website

• Information about COVID-19, including information for schools and families, is regularly updated on the BC Centre for Disease Control site: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/childcare-schools

• You can find updated COVID-19 testing numbers on the BC Centre for Disease Control’s COVID-19 dashboard: http://www.bccdc.ca/hea…/diseases-conditions/covid-19/data

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         Click HERE for Ministry of Education updates.

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         Click HERE for Ministry of Health updates.

COVID-19 PREVENTION RESOURCES​

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There are many things you can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in your community. Please visit the BC Centre for Disease Control’s website for preventative measures and actions you can take to stay healthy. Below are links to helpful  posters and factsheets:

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• Physical distancing information

• Physical distancing poster – English / Chinese 

• Hand washing poster

• Hand sanitizer poster

• Be prepared factsheet

• Do not enter if you are sick or required to self-isolate poster

• Care for yourself and others

• Tips for residents of apartments and other multi-unit buildings

• Cleaning and disinfecting public settings

HEALTH CARE SERVICES

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The Provincial Health Officer advises anyone who is concerned that they are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 to contact their primary care provider or call 811. Translation services for 811 are available in more than 130 languages.

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The Government of BC has also established a non-medical information hotline at 1-888-COVID19.

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Phone lines are open 7 days a week and information is available in more than 110 languages.

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Additionally, you can use the COVID-19 self-assessment tool by visiting https://covid19.thrive.health/ 

If you have symptoms, you can call 8-1-1 to pre-arrange testing. If you have symptoms associated with COVID-19, self-isolate.

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EMERGENCY HELP

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The Fraser Health Crisis Line provides immediate, free, and confidential emotional support, crisis intervention and community resource information to people of all ages, 24 hours a day – everyday.

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Call 604 951 8855 / 1 877 820 7444

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https://www.options.bc.ca/program/fraser-health-crisis-line 

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https://crisiscentre.bc.ca/get-help/

YOUR HOME YOUR SCHOOL

Sino Bright School BC is an Independent school for grade 10-12 students, offering a premium educational program to meet the needs of international students. The campus is conveniently located in the city center — the historic Gastown district. With over 15  years of offshore school educational experience overseas, our school specializes and targets the needs of students studying in preparation for University. Providing students an attentive program that ensures a safe, caring and suitable learning environment. Our focus and purpose is to help students gain independence and the skills necessary to succeed in the future.