You can find the latest updates to families here from the District, Government of BC, and Fraser Health Authority.
As the situation continues to evolve, the safety and well-being of our entire school community remains paramount. The Burnaby School District is in regular communication with the Fraser Health Authority as well as the Ministries of Health and Education.
You can also find additional information about COVID-19, including health resources for you and your children here.
The Latest Updates and Resources from the District and the Ministry of Education
Read the March 30 Joint Letter from the Board Chair and Superintendent
Read the March 29 Press Release from the Government of BC
Read the March 12 Letter from the Board Chair, Superintendent, and Partners
Read the February 19 Letter from the Burnaby School District Superintendent
Read the February 4 Letter from the Burnaby School District Superintendent
Read the February 4 Press Release from the Ministry of Education
Read the January 8 Joint Letter from the Board Chair and Superintendent
Read the December 17 Letter from the Burnaby School District Superintendent
Fraser Health Explains Changes to School Notification Process – December 5, 2020
Read the October 30 Joint letter from the Board Chair and Superintendent
Read the September 22 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 Update from the Burnaby School District Superintendent
Read the September 3 Press Release from the Ministry of Education
Read the August 28 Update from the Burnaby School District Superintendent
Read the August 26 Update from the Burnaby School District Superintendent
Read the August 26 Press Release from the Ministry of Education
Read the August 20 Update from the Burnaby School District Superintendent
Read the August 17 Information Bulletin from the Ministry of Education
Read the August 13 Update from the Burnaby School District Superintendent
Read the August 12 Press Release from the Ministry of Education
Read the July 30 Update to Families from the Burnaby School District Superintendent
Read the July 29 Press Release from the Ministry of Education
COVID-19 Public Health Guidance for K-12 School Settings
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
Fraser Health COVID-19 Update – Winter 2021: Keep Our Schools Safe for Staff & Students
BCCDC – Schools and COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
Fraser Health – Schools and COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions and Resources
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
Classroom learning activities from the Ministry of Public Safety
Ministry of Health – Response Plans
Novel Coronavirus Q&A from HealthLinkBC
BC Centre for Disease Control – Information on Novel Coronavirus
Earlier Correspondence to Families
Read the May 29 Update to Families from the Burnaby School District Superintendent
Read the May 27 letter about a Safe Return to School to Families and Staff from Fraser Health
Read the May 15 Update to Families from the Burnaby School District Superintendent
Read the May 15 Press Release from the Government of BC Regarding Expanded In-Class Instruction
Read the May 8 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 Letter from the Burnaby Board of Education to Staff Published in the Burnaby Now
Read the March 17 Letter from the Burnaby School District Superintendent to Families and Staff
Read the March 17 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: Feb 28, 2020
Coronavirus Information to Families Regarding Provincial Health Guidelines: Feb 27, 2020
Letter from the Fraser Health Authority to Parents and Guardians: Feb 21, 2020
Letter from the Fraser Health Authority to Parents and Guardians: Feb 7, 2020
Letter from the Provincial Health Officer to Parents and Guardians: Feb 7, 2020