Immediate Changes to Mask Wearing in Manitoba Schools
The Department of Education has just announced increases to the wearing of masks inside public schools, including GVSD schools such as Prairie Dale.
Effective Wednesday, October 6th, 2021, students and staff will be required to wear a mask when inside school buildings, regardless if they have a 6ft bubble. The only time they may be pulled down will be for lunch, playing band instruments, or for a teacher-directed "short and infrequent" mask break. This includes wearing masks when in the gym. Soccer, like recesses, is outdoors and will not be affected by the new requirements.
If you have any questions reguarding this departmenal mandate, please do not hesitate to be in touch with our school office.
Terry Fox Run
Prairie Dale School is proud to be taking part in Terry’s Marathon of Hope to continue Terry’s legacy. This year’s event might look a little different, but the end result remains the same; to raise funds for cancer research. While we may not be able to come together as a a whole school group, we are still united as a strong school community and we can still carry on Terry’s dream of a world without cancer. Students will walk/run a route during their scheduled PE class on . We are asking students to bring in a loonie, a toonie, or whatever they can by Wednesday, September 29th to do our part at Prairie Dale School to raise money for cancer research. Thank for supporting this event. Let’s remind ourselves of Terry’s courage and determination as we fundraise for cancer research this year!
Ready to Take the Field!
The Stingers soccer teams have been hard at work with tryouts and practices. The regular season will kickoff at Pine Ridge School on September 21 with the first game beginning at 4:00. The first home game at PDS will be on September 23 against Parkland School. If you plan to come cheer on the yellow and black, spectators are encouraged to follow public helath recommendations of physical distancing between households. Go Stingers!
PDS Return to School Arrangements
We are so excited to see our students return to school on Sept. 8th!
Some of the things to keep in mind: (Click here for complete document: Return_to_School_Plan_-_PDS_September_2021.pdf )
- The school day starts at 8:55 a.m. and ends at 3:25 p.m.
- Recesses and lunch will be staggered.
- Gr. 4-6 will be cohorted.
- Masks will need to be worn in common areas and when social distancing can't be maintained.
- Hand hygiene will continue to be followed.
- The playground will be split into zones to allow for cohorts.
- Any and all vaccinations will require parental consent.
September School Zones
Goodbye August, hello September!
This means the 30 km/h speed zones are in effect again from the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m..
Remember to slow down and watch for children crossing the streets at Hespeler Ave and Church St.
