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School Opening Plan - École secondaire Neelin High School

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Dear Parents/Guardians, 

On behalf of all staff, it is my pleasure to welcome new and returning students and families to École secondaire Neelin High School. I hope that everyone enjoyed a restful and well-deserved summer break. 

As we prepare for the 2021-2022 school year and the return of all our students to in-person learning, it is understandable that there will be questions about what school life will look like. At École secondaire Neelin High School, we will continue to follow public health procedures, protocols, and recommendations, as well as the Brandon School Division’s School Opening Plan.

Please see the helpful information below that applies directly to our school; all students and staff should be aware of the details. Our number one priority continues to be the safety of our students and staff. Please do not hesitate to contact the school if you have any questions or concerns. 

Thank you for your patience and understanding,

Bas Nundu, Directeur/Principal
École secondaire Neelin High School



Return to School Dates 

Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021

All staff report to Neelin High School for Opening Day Meetings

Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021

Grade 9 Spartan Start: Report to the Gymnasium 

Enter using: Bus Loading Doors or 10th Street Door (East side)

8:50 am – 11:30 am – Grade 9 A-K Students

1:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Grade 9 L-Z Students

Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021

All Students Grade 9-12: Please report to your homeroom at 8:50 am

**Lockers will be assigned and handed out at your first homeroom meeting**

Mask Use 

  • Masks are mandated in in the school and on buses. 
  • Masks will be available to students and staff. 
  • Masks are not required outdoors. 

Physical Distancing

  • We will use physical distancing to the greatest extent possible. 
  • Signage and floor markings will be used to assist with traffic flow. 
  • Students should arrive at school as close to class time as possible to reduce congestion. 
  • Students who have spares may stay in identified areas with 2-metre spacing or may leave the building.

Managing Shared Spaces

Library 

  • 2m physical spacing will be maintained in the library.
  • Students and staff will be asked to sanitize their hands and sign in upon entry.
  • Students will be able to access resources as per usual, with added COVID cleaning and sanitizing protocols. 

Washrooms 

  • Washroom capacity will be limited to the number of stalls in each washroom, the maximum capacity will be posted outside on the door.

Entrance and Exits 

  • We will be using separate entrances designated by grade. Students are asked to use their assigned entrance as it is as close to their locker as possible.
    • Grade 9 – Bus Loading Doors or 10th Street Door (East side)
    • Grade 10 – Brandon Ave Entrance (Main Door on the right)
    • Grade 11 - Bus Loading Doors or 10th Street Door (East side)
    • Grade 12 - Brandon Ave Entrance (Main Door on the left)

Cleaning and Disinfecting 

  • Since the risk of COVID-19 transmission from surfaces is low, a transition to pre-COVID cleaning practices will occur. 
  • Cleaning and disinfecting will focus on high-touch surfaces and common areas.

Food Handling, Cafeteria, Breakfast/Lunch Programs 

  • The cafeteria and food programs will re-open (The canteen will open on Sept. 13). 
  • Only school staff will handle, prepare, and serve food. 
  • Students will be assigned to classrooms for the purpose of eating lunch, students must sit 2 metres apart while eating lunch.
  • When students are not eating lunch, they can be in the hallway, but masks must be worn.
  • Neelin students are encouraged to go home for lunch, leave the building or eat outside (weather permitting) to alleviate congestion at lunchtime. 
  • We will allow 2 metres of physical distancing for seating area in the canteen, but seating is limited to those assigned to that space. 

Extra-Curricular Activities 

  • Sports and optional programming will resume.
  • Neelin athletics will follow the Manitoba High School Athletic Association/Brandon School Division return to play guidelines. 

Field Trips 

  • Field trips are not permitted at this time. 

 




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