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First Day and Air Quality update


RE: First Day and Air Quality Update Dear families, Our first day of learning has come and gone and I am extremely pleased to see and hear the stories of student’s successful return to schools. I also want to thank you for your continued patience and understanding during these past few weeks while we navigated through our return to school plan.... [ read full post ]

Air quality update – no outdoor activity


As reported on the Government of Canada and British Columbia websites, the Nanaimo-Ladysmith air quality index currently sits at 10+ for today, Monday, September 14. It is at this time the district has decided to keep all students and staff indoors during school hours. ... [ read full post ]

Air quality advisory – Letter to families


As you are aware, Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools and most of BC is under an air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke from active fires in Washington and Oregon. I have been communicating with our local Medical Health Officer and the school district has been closely monitoring the situation. ... [ read full post ]

Town Hall meeting with Dr. Mike Benusic


DPAC presents: All NLPS families are invited to join an online Town Hall meeting with Island Health’s Dr. Mike Benusic, Medical Health Officer for Central Vancouver Island, on Tuesday, September 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. Among the items to be discussed: Status of COVID-19 on Vancouver Island, Stage 2 school restart plans, and Island Health supports and resources. There will also be an opportunity for participants to ask Dr. Benusic questions about COVID-19 or their child’s return to school. Please join the Microsoft Teams online meeting by clicking on this link: https://bit.ly/3gENdyq