The latest information on COVID-19 and health and safety in schools can be found on our website here.
Below you’ll find links to news releases and other updates from public health authorities, the Ministry of Education and Child Care, and the Burnaby School District.
The Latest Updates and Resources from the District, the Ministry of Education, and Public Health
Letter from the Fraser Health Authority: Vaccination Status Reporting – November 18, 2022
Arabic Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – November 18, 2022
Chinese (Simplified) Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – November 18, 2022
Chinese (Traditional) Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – November 18, 2022
Farsi Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – November 18, 2022
French Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – November 18, 2022
Korean Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – November 18, 2022
Punjabi Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – November 18, 2022
Spanish Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – November 18, 2022
Urdu Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – November 18, 2022
Vietnamese Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – November 18, 2022
Arabic Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – September 28, 2022
Chinese (Simplified) Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – September 28, 2022
Chinese (Traditional) Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – September 28, 2022
Farsi Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – September 28, 2022
French Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – September 28, 2022
Korean Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – September 28, 2022
Punjabi Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – September 28, 2022
Somali Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – September 28, 2022
Spanish Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – September 28, 2022
Tagalog Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – September 28, 2022
Urdu Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – September 28, 2022
Vietnamese Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – September 28, 2022
Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – September 2, 2022
News Release from the Government of BC – August 25, 2022
Message from the Burnaby School District Superintendent – March 11, 2022
News Release from the Government of BC – March 10, 2022
Provincial COVID-19 Health & Safety Guidelines for K-12 Settings – March 10, 2022
Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – January 14, 2022
Information from the Fraser Health Authority – January 7, 2022
Message from the Burnaby School District Superintendent – December 31, 2021
Letter from the Burnaby School District Superintendent – November 30, 2021
Letter from the Burnaby Board of Education to Families and Staff – November 10, 2021
Press Release from the Government of BC – October 1, 2021
Statement from the Burnaby Board of Education (K-3 Masks) – September 30, 2021
Letter from the Burnaby School District Superintendent – August 27, 2021
Press Release from the Ministry of Education – August 24, 2021
Letter from the Burnaby School District Superintendent – August 20, 2021
Letter from the Board Chair – June 28, 2021
Read the Year-End Message from the Minister of Education – June 2021
Letter from the Burnaby School District Superintendent – June 17, 2021
Press Release from the Government of BC – June 17, 2021
Earlier correspondence to families can be found by scrolling further down this page.
Regular COVID-19 Updates from Provincial Officials to British Columbians
See the Most Recent Joint Statements from the Provincial Health Officer and Minister of Health
See the Most Up-to-Date Information from the Government of BC – Dedicated COVID-19 Webpage
Additional Information Provided by Provincial Authorities
BCCDC – Vaccination for children 5-11 years old: Frequently Asked Questions – December 6, 2021
Fraser Health – Learn about COVID-19 immunization for five to 17 year olds – December 6, 2021
BCCDC Process for Contact Tracing in Schools – September 28, 2021
BCCDC Contact Tracing Infographic – September 28, 2021
Fraser Health COVID-19 School Update – Immunization for 12-17 Year Olds – May 20. 2021
Fraser Health Data: COVID-19 School Cluster & Transmission Analysis – May 7, 2021
BCCDC – Schools and COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
Fraser Health Region School Exposures Web Resource
BC Centre for Disease Control – Information on School Safety and Childcare Safety Protocols
Educational videos with questions from kids from the Ministry of Public Safety
Novel Coronavirus Q&A from HealthLinkBC
BC Centre for Disease Control – Information on Novel Coronavirus
Earlier Correspondence to Families
Read the March 30.21 Joint Letter from the Board Chair and Superintendent
Read the March 29.21 Press Release from the Government of BC
Read the March 12.21 Letter from the Board Chair, Superintendent, and Partners
Read the February 19.21 Letter from the Burnaby School District Superintendent
Read the February 4.21 Letter from the Burnaby School District Superintendent
Read the February 4.21 Press Release from the Ministry of Education
Read the January 8.21 Joint Letter from the Board Chair and Superintendent
Read the December 17.20 Letter from the Burnaby School District Superintendent
Fraser Health Explains Changes to School Notification Process – December 5, 2020
Read the October 30.20 Joint letter from the Board Chair and Superintendent
Read the September 22.20 Update from the Burnaby School District Superintendent
What Happens if There is a COVID-19 Case in a School – September 22, 2020
Read the September 3.20 Update from the Burnaby School District Superintendent
Read the September 3.20 Press Release from the Ministry of Education
Read the August 28.20 Update from the Burnaby School District Superintendent
Read the August 26.20 Update from the Burnaby School District Superintendent
Read the August 26.20 Press Release from the Ministry of Education
Read the August 20.20 Update from the Burnaby School District Superintendent
Read the August 17.20 Information Bulletin from the Ministry of Education
Read the August 13.20 Update from the Burnaby School District Superintendent
Read the August 12.20 Press Release from the Ministry of Education
Read the July 30.20 Update to Families from the Burnaby School District Superintendent
Read the July 29.20 Press Release from the Ministry of Education
Read the May 29.20 Update to Families from the Burnaby School District Superintendent
Read the May 27.20 letter about a Safe Return to School to Families and Staff from Fraser Health
Read the May 15.20 Update to Families from the Burnaby School District Superintendent
Read the May 15.20 Press Release from the Government of BC Regarding Expanded In-Class Instruction
Read the May 8.20 Update to Families, Students, Staff and Community From the Burnaby School District
Read the Restart Plan for British Columbia Released by the Premier on May 6
Read the May 2.20 Letter from the Burnaby Board of Education to Staff Published in the Burnaby Now
Read the March 17.20 Letter from the Burnaby School District Superintendent to Families and Staff
Read the March 17.20 Letter from the Minister of Education to Families and Staff
Superintendent Letter to Families: March 13, 2020
Deputy Minister Letter to Families: March 13, 2020
Chinese Translation – Deputy Minister Letter to Families: March 13, 2020
French Translation – Deputy Minister Letter to Families: March 13, 2020
Punjabi Translation – Deputy Minister Letter to Families: March 13, 2020
Superintendent Letter to Families March 5, 2020: International Field Trip Cancellation
Letter from the Fraser Health Authority to Parents and Guardians: February 28, 2020
Coronavirus Information to Families Regarding Provincial Health Guidelines: February 27, 2020
Letter from the Fraser Health Authority to Parents and Guardians: February 21, 2020
Letter from the Fraser Health Authority to Parents and Guardians: February 7, 2020
Letter from the Provincial Health Officer to Parents and Guardians: February 7, 2020
Earlier Information Shared by District
- School Safety: A Shared Responsibility – Updated October 2020
- Return to School Plans – Fall 2020
- Planning for September 2020
- Health and Safety Measures in Burnaby Schools Infographic Summary – August 2020
- Summer Session – July 2020
- Expansion of In-Class Learning – June 2020
- Social Emotional Learning at Home – June 2020
- From the Board and District: Messages of Hope and Appreciation – May 2020
- Continuing Learning – May 2020
- Support for Hungry Children – April 2020
- Support for Students Who Need it With Technology – April 2020
- Information About Limited Access to Schools and District Buildings – Posted March 2020
- Burnaby School District’s Continuing Learning Website and Resources – March 2020
- Social and Physical Distancing Tools for Families and Those Who are Going into Offices to Help Build Awareness and Understanding – March 2020