Health and Safety at MacNeill

Health and Safety at
          MacNeill
• Welcome to January 2022!
• We hope you had a positive and safe
  Holiday!
• The purpose of this presentation is to
  provide a review of the health and
  safety practices as we return to
  school
• It will also introduce to some
  temporary additional practices

Personal and Social Wellbeing
•At school we need to your help to:
  •Take care of ourselves
  •Take care of others, and
  •Take care of our place

•As Dr Bonnie Henry says,

Daily Health Checks
• Everyday before you come to school, you need answer
  the Health Declaration questions
• To access the daily health check, please click here for
  Daily Health Check
• Answering yes to any of the questions in the Daily Health
  Check, means you will not be able to come to school
• Your family will need to contact the school to let us know
  you will be absent, which is typical any time you are ill

What does Self Isolation mean?

Entering and Exiting MacNeill

Use the entrance / exit nearest to your first block classroom
• When you arrive at school, you should wash or sanitize your
  hands

Locker Use
Locker use will be limited to:

• Before first class

• At end of school

• Help us to keep our hallways clear

Health & Safety
Practices at School

Things we will continue doing:
 • Washing our hands
 • Covering our sneezes and
   coughs
 • Practicing respect for personal
   space in class, in common
   spaces, and outside
 • Do not share food and
   beverages

Covering your Sneezes and Coughs

• Cough or sneeze into your elbow or a tissue

• Throw away used tissues and wash your hands

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands

• If you cough or sneeze sanitise or wash your hands right away

Physical Space
• Physical space means avoiding crowding
  others
• Think of it as having a big personal space
• Avoid lengthy face to face interactions
• Physical contact should be avoided
• Please do not gather in hallways or other
  common areas such as the lounge.

Non-medical Masks
• You are required to wear a non-
 medical mask indoors at all times

• Ask your teacher for guidance if you
 have questions.

Wearing it Right: § 3 ply minimum                             2 disposable
                                                              masks are not
                  § No exhalation valves permitted           more protective
 Fit Matters:    § Cover breathing zone: chin to nose            than 1
                 § Double mask can enhance fit
                   • disposable mask under well-fitted cloth mask

Lunchtimes
• Food and drinks should not be shared
• School cafeteria will open for service – pre
  ordering is preferred.
• Cafeteria access is only available during your
  lunch period.
• Lunch will be eaten in classrooms only
• Water bottle re-filling stations will be open for
  use
• Hallways and Lounge may not be used during
  lunch times.

MacNeill Schedule – January 10 – 27th
• PLT will happen daily
  • Sign up will still be online.
  • All students are expected to sign up for PLT as the lounge
    will not be available during this time.
• We will have a Day 1 / Day 2 Schedule
• Students will only attend 2 blocks per day
• Lunch times will be staggered to avoid crowding.

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  Select your School – A.R.MacNeill, province and
                  district SD 38.

We will add our Day 1 / Day 2 information on this app
             to help you stay up to date!

Raven ATHLETICS
• Team practices and games will be going
  ahead
• Please speak to Mr Li regarding schedules

• THERE CAN BE NO SPECTATORS FOR
  SCHOOL ATHETICS.
• THIS INCLUDES MACNEILL STUDENTS
  ATTENDING OUR OWN SCHOOL TEAM
  GAMES IN OUR GYM.

After School Expectations
• Please exit the building directly after class
• Use the closest Exit to your classroom
• If you have a later athletics practice you should leave
  and come back for your practice time
• Please do not gather in the lounge after school.

MacNeill P.O.W.E.R.

• Following the health and safety
  procedures will help you and others
  stay safe, healthy, and well
• Take care of yourself
• Be kind and respectful of others
• Together we can do this!