COVID-19 Advisories
Parents, students and staff have an understandable interest in knowing when a COVID-19 positive case has been identified in their school.
In accordance with guidance from the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health, this page will be updated as required with information regarding confirmed cases of COVID-19 involving a student or staff member in a school setting.
In the interests of privacy, information provided here will not identify the student(s) or staff member(s) that have received a positive COVID-19 test.
In the event that Region of Waterloo Public Health advises the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) that a class, cohort or school should be closed for a period of time, parents, students and staff will be notified immediately.
Confirmed Cases in School
The information here will be updated upon notification of confirmed cases by Region of Waterloo Public Health.
| Date | Staff or Student |
|---|---|
| December 8, 2020 | Student (2) |
| December 3, 2020 | Student (1) |
| November 12, 2020 | Student (1) |
SCHOOL NEWS
Grade 8 Grad Photos and Retake Day – March 17
At this time, we will have our Grade 8 Grad Photos and Retakes on March 17.
Calling In Your Child’s Absence
When calling in your child’s absence, please describe the symptoms and let the office know which of the following you will seek:
- a COVID-19 test
- going to the doctor
- self-isolating your family (siblings included)
Prior to
When to Return to School – After Exhibiting a Symptom
Dear St. Gab’s Families,
Thank you for your support, flexibility and care particularly when the office calls home to have your child and his/her siblings picked up – even when exhibiting only 1 symptom:
As indicated previously,
Supporting Children and Teens through Challenging Times: Covid and post Covid World
Please check out the attached flyer for an informative workshop on Supporting Children and Teens through the impacts of the changing landscape of the Covid and post Covid World.
March 11, 2021
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Lenten Reflection
“O God, bless during this season of spiritual renewal.
Fill our minds and hearts with love, that we may be a sign of Jesus to all those living in our midst.”
Children Not Feeling Well – Next Steps
Families have recently received a letter from our Director regarding important changes to COVID protocols as mandated by the Ministry and Public Health.
When your child is at school and expresses that he/she does not feel
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