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By Shaun Penner

COVID-19 in Schools

Glenmary School in Peace River moving to at-home learning amid COVID-19 outbreak

Nov 6, 2020 | 12:41 PM

The Holy Family Catholic Regional School Division says it is closing Glenmary School in Peace River to in-school learning until November 16, as there were four additional cases of COVID-19 confirmed within the school.

The division says the transition to at-home learning is effective Friday, November 6, and will continue for the full week next week.

The school announced two confirmed cases in adults earlier this week, which required a total of 19 staff members to self-isolate. With that, the division had shuttered in-class senior high school instruction effective November 3, which will now continue until November 16.

In a joint letter, HFCRD Superintendent Betty Turpin and Glenmary School Principal David Amiot say this is best decision for the school, as they anticipate the possibility of more cases being identified.

“This temporary transition will allow staff and students to complete their required isolation at home and would allow students to continue their learning online with their regular teachers. Furthermore, if additional positive cases are discovered, there will be no further interruptions to the delivery of education.”

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With six cases being reported at the school, Glenmary will be added to the province’s watch list. Schools are listed under a watch when there are five or more cases that could have been acquired or transmitted in the school.