Return to School Information | Ottawa, ON

Our Return to School Operational Plan:

is transparent and robust
ensures the safety of our students, staff, families and community
adheres to the most current directives from provincial public health and education authorities
draws on best practices from around the world
supports the values of our school community

Our most up-to-date information can be accessed at the links below:

Return to School Committees

The following committees have been struck to address the various considerations, opportunities and challenges presented by the return to school. The Head of School will oversee all committees.

Health and Safety

Chair: Francie Marchand, Director of Health, Safety and Wellness

Focus: Elmwood’s standing committee on Health and Safety, which includes representation from all divisions, facilities and the Bistro, spearheads the development and implementation of enhanced health and safety protocols and processes to limit the opportunity for transmission of infection within the physical plan, in alignment with provincial guidelines.

Learning and Teaching

Co-chairs: Christine Blackadar, Deputy Head Junior School, and Meagan Enticknap, Deputy Head Middle and Senior School

Focus: Develop an innovative schedule that supports provincial guidelines for a safe return to school and provides common anchor points for students whether in the classroom or online. Determine and implement teaching models that optimize our learning environments to best deliver the curriculum.

Finance and Services

Co-chairs: Tanja Mackin, Director of Finance and Administration and Elise Aylen, Director of Admissions

Focus: Work with the Finance Committee to develop and monitor a sustainable budget for the 2020-21 academic year. Ensures ancillary services are provided to best accommodate our community in the safest manner possible, including the Bistro Services, Uniform Shop and the transportation of our students.

Co-curricular Learning

Co-chairs: Stephanie Hanratty, Director of Co-curricular Learning and Erin Derbyshire, Middle School Athletics Director

Focus: Re-imagine the co-curricular program in order to support “whole girl” development within the new return to school guidelines.

Student Life

Co-chairs: Jen Walsh, Student Life Coordinator and Alli MacDougall, Grade 3 Teacher

Focus: Establish protocols and processes to ensure that the social, emotional well-being of our students is fostered.

Employee Relations

Co-chairs: Melanie D’Alessio, Executive Assistant to Head of School and Andrea Thomson, Director of Development

Focus: Continue with the development of on-going programs that offer support and encouragement to staff and build community.

A Successful Start Begins at Home

By ensuring your family is practicing the habits and behaviours at home that will keep our community safe, you are supporting a successful 2020-21 academic year:

Encourage frequent handwashing
Practice coughing and sneezing into elbows
Make temperature checks part of a regular routine
Practice physical distancing wherever possible
Take the COVID-19 Self-Assessment if you have symptoms or are concerned that you may have been exposed to the virus

We Appreciate Your Feedback

Should you have any questions, suggestions, comments or input, please use the form below:

COVID-19 Update

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