The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) virus is a serious respiratory illness that is impacting the entire world and how we live our lives including the education of our students.

The Ministry of Education takes guidance from the Department of Health to protect the health and safety of our students and staff.

In an effort to keep students and staff safe and updated on what to do during this time please utilise the information below.

This page will be updated with new information as it becomes relevant and available. 

Beginning the week of February 28th Pre and Primary School students will be saliva screened weekly. Consent is not required for students who participated in the program previously. Parents who are interested in signing up their children for the weekly screening may apply here.

SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE APRIL 11, 2022

The Ministry of Education has implemented at-home antigen testing program for all middle and senior public schools.  This programme replaces the weekly saliva screening programme. Students will test twice weekly on Sunday and Wednesday evenings to ensure our schools are safe for all.

1. WHERE TO COLLECT KITS:

Each school will have its own pickup timeline and procedures.  Preschool and Primary schools will have to pick up while Middle and Senior will be sending the kits home with the students.  School Principals will contact parents regarding the distribution of tests.

2. STEPS ON REPORTING:

Once tests are confirmed per instructions, results need to be sent to https://bermudaschools.family/antigen.

3. STEPS FOR RETURNING TO SCHOOL:

Students who receive a positive antigen test result must isolate immediately and stay home from school.  Please inform your primary care physician of your status.  Book a supervised antigen test at the end of your quarantine period; day 7 if you are immunised (more than 2 weeks since 2^nd dose) or day 10 if you are not immunised, or have never been vaccinated.  Please follow Department of Health instructions on the website: https://www.gov.bm/quarantine-contact-tracing

Please email the COVID unit at covid19unit@moed.bm with concerns or questions

The Department of Education keeps track of the number of absences of its students. Information on absences are updated weekly and will be posted here.

We know it can be a struggle balancing your child(ren)'s educational needs and your work and personal needs so here is some information that we hope will help. 

       Quarantine Tips for Parents

    Tips for Working from Home

    Letter from the Child Development Program

       A Guide for (Working fro Home) Parents

    Make the Most of Your Time at Home

Select the links below to get important information on the prevention of COVID-19

        Ministry of Health Handwashing Video

     What You Need to Know About Handwashing 

     6 Steps to Prevent COVID-19

In this time of social distancing we can still come together as a class to work together using technology. Use the resources below to help you connect.

     Zoom Demo Lesson

  The Do's and Don'ts of a Zoom Call

  Tips and Tricks for Educating on Zoom

      Remote Teaching Do's and Don'ts

      Resources for Teaching Online

      25 Easy Ways to Use Technology in the Classroom

These times have changed how teachers teach and forced them to adjust quickly but we know teachers are people too so here is some information to support you.

     Quarantine Tips for Teachers

     COVID-19 FAQs for Employees

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