Dear Cairine Wilson Families,
During this incredibly difficult time, the staff at Cairine Wilson want to extend our well wishes to you and your extended families. Our country and community is in crisis, so it is imperative that all of our students feel cared for and somehow connected. For the past three days, teachers and Educational Assistants have been reaching out to students. We are checking on accessibility to technology (computers and wifi), mental health and well-being, requirements for resources (food, clothing, etc) as well as reconnecting students with their education and school. Even through this difficult time, a modified version of school is still here with all of its support systems in place.
Last week you received a letter from the Ministry with the Learn at Home information. Teachers will be encouraging students to use this portal to access materials that will enhance their learning with a focus on engagement. With the recent announcement from Premier Ford extending the school closure time,. schools and Boards are expecting additional information in the coming days on how to access subject curriculum so that students have the opportunity to successfully complete their courses. On March 24, you also received an email from the OCDSB director outlining more specifics. I have copied that email below for your reference.
We are asking all students and parents/guardians to check their emails/Google Classroom regularly for correspondence and instructions from subject teachers. You should expect to hear from all of the subject teachers/EAs and/or Guidance Counsellors and Student Success Teachers. Although this may seem like a lot of emails and contacts, it is essential that students respond to each teacher so that they are able to deliver future curriculum in a timely and efficient way. With this new delivery model, students will need to be active partners in accessing their education and maintain regular and timely communications.
Please take care of yourselves in this challenging time. We know that students and families are anxious about what this all means for the year, but please know that your school community is here to support and provide the best possible education we can during the closure. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or any of the teachers.
Stay safe.
Jennifer Coleman
Principal, Cairine Wilson Secondary School