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Health Assessment Waiver 2021-22

 
HEALTH ASSESSMENT WAIVER LINK

Following the BCCDC’s COVID-19 Public Health Guidance for K-12 School Settings, all parents, guardians, and/or caregivers have the responsibility to conduct a Daily Health Assessment of their child student every day before sending them to school.

At an in-camera meeting on November 2nd, the Abbotsford Board of Education deliberated on the implications of a potential proof of vaccine mandate for all K-12 staff. After careful consideration and discussion, and following the K-12 Sector Guidelines for Vaccination Policies document, the Abbotsford Board of Education has decided not to mandate proof of vaccination for staff.

At the October 12th Board Meeting, the Abbotsford Board of Education passed a motion to direct staff to review and report on the implications of a vaccine mandate for all K-12 staff.

"We have been advised that the Ministry of Education has convened an advisory committee with partners in the sector to develop common principles, standards and guidelines," said Dr. Stan Petersen, Chair for the Abbotsford Board of Education. "This committee will support boards of education with their decision-making regarding the potential implementation of vaccine mandates."

The Abbotsford Board of Education regularly meets throughout the school year. Agendas and minutes from the public Board Meetings can be accessed through the District's Electronic School Board. Below is a summary of highlights from the meeting. To do our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and for everyone's safety, all public meetings of the Abbotsford Board of Education will be closed to the public and held virtually until further notice. The meetings will also be live-streamed.

Thousands of students and staff across the Abbotsford School District recognized the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Orange Shirt Day and Truth and Reconciliation Week. From a virtual assembly to classroom-based group projects, students worked with their teachers and Indigenous Education staff over the course of the last few days to build a better understanding and awareness of truth and reconciliation.

As we begin to enter into September, I would like to extend a heartfelt welcome back to all to what we hope will be a wonderful school year. As we look forward to the opportunities in the weeks and months ahead, I must again extend a sincere thanks to our staff for getting us through last year. What we accomplished in British Columbia, and particularly here in Abbotsford, was truly amazing. Our society owes a debt of gratitude to the teachers, support staff, principals and managers who pulled together to care for our students when they needed us most.

Hello Bradner Community,

On August 3, the B.C. Government formally recognized September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in alignment with legislation passed by the federal government in June.

As part of this formal recognition, the Abbotsford School District will be closed to all students and staff on Thursday, September 30, 2021. District employees usually entitled to federal and provincial statutory holidays will receive this day off.

Well, we made to the year end, and although things tried to go a little south on us, it was so great to see all the grade 5 students on Wednesday as they came through to pick up their reportcards and completion certificates! Congratulations to all of you! You are more than ready to embrace middle school, and begin the next step in your journey.

A special congratulations to the following students for earning top honours in the following areas:

Top All Around Student (District Gr. 5 Award) - Morgan Brezden

Academic Excellence - Morgan Brezden and Tanaka Mafukidze

June is here, and it is time to reflect back on the terrific year we have had at Bradner Elementary! In spite of the challenges presented by a pandemic, we have pulled together and managed to have many memorable and fun experiences. We couldn't have done it without the support of all the parents, and especially our tireless PAC. Thank you for the flexibility, calm and willingness to push forward in spite of the hurdles that were presented to you. This year, Bradner PAC adjusted in so many ways, yet continued to be the link between staff and families.