COVID-19 Information

Coronavirus Information and procedures for parents

(Updated: August 24, 2022)

https://www.nshealth.ca/coronavirus

https://backtoschool.ednet.ns.ca/

Keeping Our School Community Safe

Dr. John C. Wickwire staff is dedicated to providing supports for students and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can learn during this time through a number of ways. The most important matter to remember is your mental health, well-being and physical safety. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do to support you. We are working as a school with our partners to continue in creating ways to support families outside of educational resources. WE CARE ABOUT YOU.

Information for Parents/Guardians

Please make sure you do the COVID-19 checklist before sending your child to school
If your child becomes unwell or develops new or worsening health symptoms while at school, the following measures will take place for preventing COVID-19 spread in school

To reduce the risk of spread of COVID-19 in schools, students should not be in school if they feel unwell or are exhibiting new health symptoms such as fever or cough.

Local Food Support

For families who are unable to access food during the school closures, Feed Nova Scotia and local food support programs are here to help. Food banks and local food programs are open and safely supporting communities. 211 online is available 24/7 to provide more information and connect you to your nearest option.

If you are unable to access food support from a local food program, Feed Nova Scotia's COVID-19 Emergency Food Box Program is available. Call 211 weekdays between 8am and 8pm to see if the program is a good fit.

Online Learning Resources

COVID-19 has added a new spin to learning, and with this in mind the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development has many resources to support parents/guardians with at-home learning.

Math Resources

Parents/guardians can access a math help document that offers fun and interactive ways for children to practice their math. This resource includes ideas to strengthen a range of math skills for grades Primary to 8.
Nova Scotia Homework Hub is a free online bilingual platform that offers math support, including tutoring, to students in grades 4 to 12. Students log in through their GNSPES accounts and have access to courses which they are currently enrolled.
- - - Students who may not be able to access the internet can call toll free 1-844-243-9428 to connect with the same qualified tutors. To access a tutor over the phone, a PIN number is required.

French Language Resources

Thanks to the N.B. Department of Education and Early Childhood Development for sharing their resource FLORA: French Language Opportunities for Rural Areas for grades 4 to 6.

Tumble Books is free if accessed via the Halifax library. TumbleBooks offers animated, talking picture books kids can read or listen to online. Choose from over 300 popular and award-winning books.
There’s also information and exciting ideas on how to practice reading and writing at home. Additionally, parents can benefit from the reading at home guides for grades grades 3 to 6.