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By Connor Gunn

Lethbridge School Division responds to new COVID-19 restrictions

Apr 30, 2021 | 1:24 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB– Following the April 29 announcement by the Alberta government to implement at-home learning for Junior and Senior high school students, Lethbridge School Division (LSD) officials have responded.

At the moment, 37 COVID cases are active in LSD schools, causing concern for staff and parents.

Tighter restrictions on in-person schooling, indoor fitness, and others are going to be in place for Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, Fort McMurray, Airdrie, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, and Strathcona County as they are seen as “hotspots.”

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Starting May 3, in order to limit in-person interactions, all students in grades 7-12 will shift to online learning.

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Superintendent Cheryl Gilmore says she gives high regard to the teaching staff in schools for being able to maintain flexibility when the province makes these decisions.

“Their delivery of learning at home is exceptional and the synchronized learning, the live face-to-face and their skill in that platform and delivery is amazing.”

Gilmore also says many students have had a tough time flipping back and forth from in-school to at-home learning over the course of the pandemic.

“Some learners prefer at-home or thrive at-home but for many of our learners, they thrive in school.”

For the younger demographic, students in grades K-6 will continue in-person learning as it’s seen as more of a necessity the province outlined.

With Grade 12 graduation right around the corner, Gilmore says realistically, the government COVID measures will impact the 2021 graduation.

“A somewhat normal graduation is a nice thought but right now our schools are working closely with our Associate Superintendant of instructional services and AHS to make sure that any plans for celebration are in keeping with AHS’ health protocols.”

Gilmore says there are graduation protocols in place that restrict how graduations are done currently.

The new regulations on at-home learning will remain in effect for two weeks and then will be re-evaluated by the provincial government to see what steps need to be taken next.