Safeguarding the GCA community
The risk of contracting the virus in Alberta continues to be low. However, we are taking precautions to minimize the potential for spread of any viruses. We are also planning for a variety of scenarios that could play out as the situation evolves, and will continue to communicate new information.
At school, we’re taking additional precautions to protect against viruses, including COVID-19, by:
- Upgrading cleaning products used at the school
- Paying extra attention to daily cleaning
- Adding more hand sanitizing stations throughout the school
At present, plans for the Junior High students who are heading to New York at spring break remain in place. We continue to work closely with our travel partner, Explorica, parents and our Board to weigh the risk of travel as new information becomes available.
You and your family can help
We all have a part to play in minimizing the spread of infection. Please remind students to use the sanitizers when entering and exiting the school, and, of course, to practice good hand washing hygiene in between.
Teachers and staff will remind them to wash hands before lunch and before leaving the washroom
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As always, if your child is showing any symptoms of illness, please keep them at home until they are symptom-free for 24 hours.
Next steps
We are committed to the health and safety of our GCA community, and will continue to share information as circumstances change.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns that are specific to your family.
We pray for God’s protection from this virus and for the continued health of our staff, students and families.
Soli Deo Gloria
Stanford Hielema
GCA Head of School
