All classroom instruction in schools, daycares and post-secondary institutions are suspended indefinitely in Newfoundland and Labrador as one of a number of measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.

Premier Dwight Ball yesterday indicated that it’s too early to say if the school year will be completed.

He can’t say if they will be able to get back to a school year this year. Government will work with the NLTA on a plan to ensure that students don’t suffer academically, especially those in high school.

In the meantime, teachers and students will be given time this week to prepare for what could be an extended period off.

Learning to Continue Outside the Classroom

The Chair of the English School District’s Board of Trustees says even though all in-school instruction is suspended, that doesn’t mean all learning will stop.

Goronwy Price says plans on ways to continue the school curriculum will be announced in the coming days.

Price admits there are still issues to work out, but they’re hoping that technology can be used to help bridge some of the gaps in services.

CEO of the English School District, Tony Stack says the first priority is with students who are hoping to graduate this year. They want to ensure that graduating students receive a valid mark, graduate on time and not be disadvantaged in their post-secondary plans.