August 3, 2021 - Board update: Return to School
Good afternoon:
As you may have heard today, the Ontario Government has announced plans for a safe return to school for September. Many things will remain in place from last year as we reopen on September 7, such as the need to wear masks indoors for all students in Grades 1-12. Other things will change, such as allowing students to play outdoors without masks and in mixed cohorts during lunches and recess.
Secondary students will attend school all-day, Monday to Friday (no cohorts). Plans are being discussed how to safely implement a return to extracurricular activities like sports, band, choir and other clubs for both elementary and secondary students. You will learn more about that in coming weeks, as information is made available.
Virtual learning is permitted again in 2021-2022. Secondary families have already submitted plans for student attendance next year. Elementary families will be contacted about their final choice next week. We look forward to welcoming the majority of our students back to school for in-person learning.
The Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health and Niagara Region Public Health continue to promote vaccinations for students aged 12-17 and staff, but they are not required to return to school or work in September.
The Ministry of Education has allowed local public health units to provide insight and to place their own recommended measures on schools in their communities. We will work closely with Niagara Region Public Health to balance the need to begin returning to a more normal school year with the need for continued vigilance as the Delta variant remains strong in Ontario. We expect to have more detailed information for you next week, after we meet with Public Health.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work towards a safe and happy 2021-2022 school year for everyone.
Congratulations Mr. Di Lorenzo!
Congratulations to Mr. Di Lorenzo who retired today after 36 yrs in Catholic Education. You have continued & built upon the fine tradition of DM. Your commitment to students, to family & faith has been your hallmark. May God Bless you
Cait Whittard earns CanAmMex selection
By Bernie Puchalski - June 23, 2021
Cait Whittard continues to enhance her scholarship rowing resume.
The Grade 11 student at Denis Morris was recently named to Canada’s squad for the CanAmMex regatta, a developmental regatta featuring athletes from Canada, Mexico and the United States.
“I was really happy with that but sadly there is no regatta this year,” the 16-year-old St. Catharines native said. “Just to be named to the team is an accomplishment.”
If not for COVID, the event would have been held this July at Lake Fanshawe in London, Ont.
“Although there will be no CAM in 2021, Rowing Canada Aviron feels it is still important to announce a CAM squad,” a press release stated. “This squad represents those athletes who would have been invited to the CAM selection event. Additionally, if we are able to run regional programming or camps over the summer, this is the group that would be invited to participate.”
Athletes were notified by email but Whittard found out when she was informed by her coaches at the Ontario Next-Gen Performance Centre in Welland.
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