A major update today on how the current pandemic will impact students in the province’s K-12 school system.

Public and final exams have been cancelled for this year. That update was provided today by Education Minister Brian Warr.

If school should resume before the end of the school year, the remaining time will be devoted to learning, rather than exams.

Marks will be delivered to students in April based on their work completed up to when schools were closed.

Minister Warr says the grades received will reflect work done up to March 13, and will be communicated to students by April 22.

Minister Warr is encouraging students to continue to communicate with their teachers to ensure that they reach curriculum outcomes.

For graduating students, conversations are underway with post-secondary institutions to determine entrance and scholarship requirements.

“The learning will continue”: NLESD Releases Further Information

Tony Stack, the CEO of the English School District says the provisions are being communicated to the school community to help reduce and further anxiety over the pandemic situation.

He reminds parents and students not to be “overly focused” on keeping up with academic lessons right now, the learning will continue.

Online learning resources are available through The Centre for Distance Learning and Innovation, and schools will be in regular contact with students and teachers to provide feedback guidance and encouragement.

The NLESD has shared resources for learning at home via this link.