Back-to-school today for students across the province, but it will be online for at least the next two weeks.
The provincial government made the announcement just days ago, and said the decision was made in an effort to reduce the spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant.
Education Minister Stephen Lecce said children will continue to receive live virtual learning until January 17th, led by their teacher, with full access to school-based academic and mental health supports.
Free emergency child care is being provided for school-aged children of health care and other eligible frontline workers.
Other temporary public health measures coming into effect today include: a closure of gyms, theatres and casinos, a pause on indoor dining and a 50 per cent capacity limit at most retailers.
For more details on the latest restrictions, please click here.
With cases rising rapidly, students will transition to live teacher-led virtual learning starting Jan. 5.
Special-ed students are permitted to learn in-person & child care remains open.We are working to provide emergency child care for front line workers during this period.
— Stephen Lecce (@Sflecce) January 3, 2022
The Ontario government has ordered all publicly funded schools in Ontario to temporarily move to remote learning until at least Monday, January 17, subject to public health trends and operational considerations.
Please see the full update: https://t.co/lsudcAvaY3 pic.twitter.com/iEhjJafqcY
— TLDSB (@TLDSB) January 3, 2022
Today, the Ontario government announced that all schools will move to remote learning beginning Jan. 5 until at least Jan. 17.
Details will be shared with families tomorrow.
More: https://t.co/qK5wdmu4Ou
— Simcoe County District School Board (@SCDSB_Schools) January 3, 2022