Cobourg Collegiate Institute

335 King Street East, Cobourg, Ontario K9A 1M2

(905) 372-2271 Fax: (905) 372-5343

Principal: James Patenall      Vice Principals: Sandra Wallace, Karl Wunderlich

Hello CCI Families, 

We are looking forward to welcoming back all of our students for the 2020 school year. There are many changes to this school year to keep our student, staff and families safe.

We do understand that, like any plan, the revised structure is not perfect, and has its drawbacks. It is an extended amount of time for students on each subject, but it is a model we know can be successful for students as it is used each year for summer school.The health and safety of our students and staff must always remain our top priority.The new structure to the secondary school day will greatly reduce the number of contacts students and staff have each day – a step that is in keeping with directives from both provincial and local health authorities and the Ministry of Education.

Daily Schedule:

Class will begin at 8:30 am and the end of day will be 2:30 pm.  Further details concerning the daily schedule will be posted next week.

Students are not permitted to enter the building until 8:10 am. Once students enter the building they must go directly to their class. Students must leave the building at 2:30 pm unless remaining in their classroom with their teacher.  

There will be three variations of the above schedule to allow for staggered breaks and lunch.  Period 1 teachers will communicate the specific lunch and break schedule for each class on the first day of school.  All students should check Edsby for details concerning their period 1 class, assigned entry door to the school and break schedules.

Due to the circumstances of shifting students from face-to-face to virtual learning, our timetable is currently undergoing significant changes and is not yet finalized. We will not be able to share updated student timetables this week but will do so as soon as possible. Students will be able to make requests to change timetables during the week of September 14 - 17. 

If the change in the school day structure affects your decision in attending face to face or online Learn at Home please email kpr_info@kprdsb.ca  as soon as possible so we can ensure your decision is accommodated. 

Staggered Start to the 2020 school year

As you can imagine, finalizing planning for the smooth, safe and healthy return of our students and staff in a pandemic is a complex task with many interrelated factors. This is particularly true given the constantly changing environment that COVID-19 has brought about. 

September 8 – September 11 – Schools remain closed to students. Staff continue preparing the school for the new school year. 

September 14 - Grade 9 students attend only (Full Day including Grade 9 Link Crew Orientation)

September 15 - Grade 12 students attend only (Full Day)

September 16 - Grade 11 students attend only (Full Day)

September 17 - Grade 10 students attend only (Full Day)

September 18 - All Grades, 9,10,11,12 attend (Full Day)

Changes to School this year

• Students will not be permitted to have a locker.
• Students are asked to keep all belongings in a bookbag and to not bring any unnecessary personal items to school.
• Students will be given a specific entry door and exit door to use exclusively each day.
• Students will not be permitted to drink from water fountains. We are asking all students to bring their own reusable water bottle to fill at the water filling stations.
• At this time, the cafeteria will remain CLOSED. Students are encouraged to bring enough food to enjoy during the day.

Bussing Information

• STSCO will send you information stating bus number, pick up/drop off location and time. 
• If you need further information, please call 1-800-757-0307.

Visitors

• The Main Office will not be available for walk in visitors. Students are encouraged to check that they have everything they need for the day before heading to school (e.g., lunch, backpack, homework, phone, water bottle etc.Should you need to contact the office, please call the school at (905) 372-2271.

COVID-19 self assessment

• It is imperative that all students complete a COVID-19 self assessment. According to the self-assessment, you should not come to school if:
• You or someone you are in close contact with have travelled outside of Canada in the past 14 days
• You have been in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19
• You have any of the following symptoms:     
• Fever             
• New or worsening cough    
• Shortness of breath
• Difficulty breathing            
• Sore throat
• Headaches
• Diarrhea
• Unexplained fatigue/malaise/muscle aches
• Chills
• Runny nose/nasal congestion without known cause
• Nausea/vomiting   
• Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
• Difficulty walking
• Abdominal pain
• Decrease or loss of sense of smell or taste    

If a child begins to experience symptoms of COVID 19 while attending school, the sick child will be isolated with supervision in a separate room at least two meters away from other students.  Parents / guardians / emergency contacts will be asked to pick up the child immediately.  Siblings of the sick child will also be picked up from school.                                            

Student Absence Reporting

• All absences, late arrivals and early departures can be called into our Student Absence Reporting System at 1-844-434-8119 or go to studentabsence.kprdsb.ca

All families are encouraged to visit KPR FAQ's to view Back to School Frequently Asked Questions. 

We fully understand and appreciate the frustration of parents. We have been doing our best to plan for a safe return to school, given the fluid nature of this situation, and evolving guidelines from the Ministry of Education and Public Health.

Again, we appreciate that this is a hardship for parents and our students, and we apologize for the inconvenience. We look forward to welcoming everyone back and will continue to communicate information as it becomes available. 

Thank you for patience.

James Patenall

Principal

KPR COVID 19 Information

Period 1 Progress Reports available by the end of the day today in Edsby.

Period 2 Progress Reports available in Edsby by the end of the day Friday October 9.

Nov 4, 2020 - Save the date, more information to follow for Grade 9 Students.

Friday November 6, 2020

7pm

View the Virtual Ceremony at www.cciwolves.ca

Graduates:  Please complete the Graduate survey by clicking on the QR code in the picture or visiting the link provided.

Just a reminder that Photo Day will be on Friday, November 6th, 2020.

November 23, 2020

Dear CCI Students, Staff and Families,

As always, the well-being of our students and staff is our top priority. With that in mind, we are letting you know that Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit has notified us they are investigating a possible case of COVID-19 at our school. To err on the side of caution, the health unit has decided to take precautions while waiting for the test results.

The person will remain at home until the health unit advises they may return to school. The identity of the individual is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared.

We are working closely with the HKPR Health Unit to identify anyone at the school who may have been a close contact of the individual to advise them as to any next steps they must take, such as self-isolation, self-monitoring and/or testing. Those individuals will be contacted directly, everyone else can continue to attend school and work as usual.

We appreciate that this news may be concerning for our students, staff and parents. We want to assure everyone that we continue to work closely with the HKPR Health Unit to respond to this issue, and will follow all their recommendations to help keep students and staff safe.

I can also share with you that our school is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected each day. In addition to our daily pandemic cleaning protocols, which include increased cleaning and disinfecting of high touch surfaces, and thorough cleanings in the evenings, KPR schools are regularly disinfected on a rotating basis with an electro-static sprayer. The Clorox Total 360 System is approved for use against the virus that causes COVID-19; it kills cold and flu viruses, MRSA and norovirus in two minutes or less, kills 99.9% of bacteria in five seconds and can even sanitize soft surfaces. It has been used effectively in schools and other education settings for several years.

Our school will be disinfected by the electro-static sprayer tonight.

To protect yourselves, your children and the community, the health unit recommends that you stay home if you are sick; complete daily self-screening; continue to physically distance from others as much as possible; wear a mask when indoors, on a bus, or when you cannot maintain a two metre distance outside; clean hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer; cough and sneeze into your sleeve; avoid touching your face; avoiding sharing personal items with others; and avoid close contact with anyone who is ill. For more information regarding COVID-19, please visit https://www.hkpr.on.ca/covid-19/ .

We continue to follow all the recommendations of the provincial government and our local public health agencies. If you would like further information on the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board’s COVID-19 protocols, please visit http://kprschools.ca/en/COVID-19.html 

We will continue to let families know of any further developments.  Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

Jamie Patenall

Principal

November 24, 2020

Dear CCI Students, Staff and Families,

Yesterday, the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit notified us they were investigating a possible case of COVID-19 at our school, and, to err on the side of caution, the health unit asked us to take precautions while waiting for the test results.

We are pleased to report that we DO NOT have a COVID case at CCI. Any students and staff who were asked to self-isolate may now return to school and regular activities.

We appreciate that this may have been a stressful time for students, staff and parents. To help keep students and staff safe, we always work closely with our local health agencies to respond to issues, and we follow all their recommendations.

To continue to protect yourselves, your children and the community, the health unit recommends that you stay home if you are sick; complete daily self-screening; continue to physically distance from others as much as possible; wear a mask when indoors, on a bus, or when you cannot maintain a two metre distance outside; clean hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer; cough and sneeze into your sleeve; avoid touching your face; avoiding sharing personal items with others; and avoid close contact with anyone who is ill. For more information regarding COVID-19, please visit https://www.hkpr.on.ca/covid-19/ .

If you would like further information on the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board’s COVID-19 protocols, please visit http://kprschools.ca/en/COVID-19.html 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Jamie Patenall

Principal

Please click on the link at 7:00pm  to view our Grade 8 Virtual Open House.

Grade 8 Virtual Open House

Hello Grade 8 students/parents/guardians,

Thank you again for your interest in Cobourg Collegiate Institute for September 2021!  A Grade 9 registration package is attached to this message.

ONLY STUDENTS WHO DO NOT ATTEND ONE OF OUR FEEDER SCHOOLS SHOULD FILL OUT THE ATTACHED REGISTRATION FORMS. STUDENTS WHO ARE AT DALE RD. PUBLIC SCHOOL, C.R. GUMMOW PUBLIC SCHOOL, ROSENEATH PUBLIC SCHOOL, TERRY FOX PUBLIC SCHOOL, GRAFTON PUBLIC SCHOOL, OR WHO ARE AT THE VIRTUAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (BUT WOULD HAVE BEEN AT ONE OF THE PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED SCHOOLS) WILL RECEIVE COURSE SELECTION FORMS THROUGH THEIR SCHOOLS.

Please click on the link below and  you will find a KPR Registration Form, a Grade 9 Course Selection Form and our Grade 9 Course Calendar for 2021-2022.  The completed forms are due back to the Guidance Office at CCI by February 4, 2021.  Feel free to email (catharine_ott@kprdsb.ca), fax (905 372 5343) or mail the completed forms.

Grade 8 Registration and Course Selection Forms

Please see our school website for more information and application documents for our International Baccalaureate Programme.  Our Virtual Information Night will be held on Thursday, January 14^th at 7pm. The link will be found on our website: www.cciwolves.ca. Please contact Bruce LePage at bruce_lepage@kprdsb.ca for more information about this program. 

If you have more questions about CCI or our programs, please contact Jason Mack at jason_mack@kprdsb.ca or Brenna Clarke at brenna_clarke@kprdsb.ca.

We look forward to having you join ‘The Wolf Pack’ at CCI next year!

December 19, 2020

Dear Students, Staff and Families of Cobourg Collegiate Institute,

As always, the well-being of our students and staff is our top priority. With that in mind, we are letting you know that the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit has notified us today of two confirmed student cases of COVID-19 at our school. These individuals will remain at home until the Health Unit advises they may return to school. The identities of these individuals are protected by privacy legislation and cannot be shared. A positive case at a school does not necessarily mean the individual was exposed to COVID-19 at the school. They may have been exposed somewhere else in the community.

We are working closely with the HKPR District Health Unit to identify anyone at the school who may have been a close contact of these individuals to advise them as to any next steps they must take, such as being in quarantine, self-monitoring and/or testing. Those individuals will be contacted directly.

We appreciate that this news may be concerning for our students, staff and parents. We want to assure everyone that we continue to work closely with the HKPR District Health Unit to respond to this issue, and will follow all their recommendations to help keep students and staff safe.

I can also share with you that our school is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected each day. In addition to our daily pandemic cleaning protocols, which include increased cleaning and disinfecting of high touch surfaces, and thorough cleanings in the evenings, KPR schools are regularly disinfected on a rotating basis with an electro-static sprayer. The Clorox Total 360 System is approved for use against the virus that causes COVID-19; it kills cold and flu viruses, MRSA and norovirus in two minutes or less, kills 99.9% of bacteria in five seconds and can even sanitize soft surfaces. It has been used effectively in schools and other education settings for several years. 

Our school will be disinfected by the electro-static sprayer this weekend.

To protect yourselves, your children and the community, the Health Unit recommends that you stay home if you are sick; complete daily self-screening; continue to physically distance from others as much as possible; wear a mask when indoors, on a bus, or when you cannot maintain a two metre distance outside; clean hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer; cough and sneeze into your sleeve; avoid touching your face; avoiding sharing personal items with others; and avoid close contact with anyone who is ill. For more information regarding COVID-19, please visit https://www.hkpr.on.ca/covid-19/

We continue to follow all the recommendations of the provincial government and our local public health agencies. If you would like further information on the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board’s COVID-19 protocols, please visit http://kprschools.ca/en/COVID-19.html  

We will continue to let families know of any further developments.  Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. 

Sincerely,

Jamie Patenall
Principal

CCI IB Information Night

The DEADLINE for COLLEGE APPLICATIONS is Monday, February 1, 2021.

For highly competitive programs beginning in the Fall, students will want to apply by the Equal Consideration Date (February 1, 2021) to make sure they have the best chance of getting in. After this date, applications will be considered on a first-come, first-serve basis and many programs may be full.

Please contact the Guidance Department with any questions.

February 14, 2021 

Dear Students, Staff, Parents and Guardians of Cobourg Collegiate Institute, 

As always, the well-being of our students and staff is our top priority. With that in mind, we are letting you know that the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit has notified us today of a confirmed case of COVID-19 at our school. This individual will remain at home until the Health Unit advises they may return to school. The identity of this individual is protected by privacy legislation and cannot be shared. A positive case at a school does not necessarily mean the individual was exposed to COVID-19 at the school. They may have been exposed somewhere else in the community. 

We are working closely with the HKPR District Health Unit to identify anyone at the school who may have been a close contact of the individual to advise them as to any next steps they must take, such as quarantining, self-monitoring and/or testing. Those individuals will be contacted directly; everyone else can continue to attend school and work as usual. 

We appreciate that this news may be concerning for our students, staff and parents. We want to assure everyone that we continue to work closely with the HKPR District Health Unit to respond to this issue and will follow all their recommendations to help keep students and staff safe. 

I can also share with you that our school is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected each day. In addition to our daily pandemic cleaning protocols, which include increased cleaning and disinfecting of high touch surfaces, and thorough cleanings in the evenings, KPR schools are regularly disinfected on a rotating basis with an electro-static sprayer. The Clorox Total 360 System is approved for use against the virus that causes COVID-19; it kills cold and flu viruses, MRSA and norovirus in two minutes or less, kills 99.9% of bacteria in five seconds and can even sanitize soft surfaces. It has been used effectively in schools and other education settings for several years.  

Our school will be disinfected by the electro-static sprayer this weekend.  

To protect yourselves, your children and the community, the Health Unit recommends that you: stay home if you are sick; complete daily self-screening; continue to physically distance from others as much as possible; wear a mask when indoors, on a bus, or when you cannot maintain a two metre distance outside; clean hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer; cough and sneeze into your sleeve; avoid touching your face; avoiding sharing personal items with others; and avoid close contact with anyone who is ill. For more information regarding COVID-19, please visit https://www.hkpr.on.ca/covid-19 

We will continue to let families know of any further developments.  If you would like further information on the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board’s COVID-19 protocols, please visit http://kprschools.ca/en/COVID-19.html  

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.  

Sincerely, 

Jamie Patenall
Principal 

Friday February 26, 2021 

Dear Cobourg Collegiate Institute Students, Staff, Parents and Guardians,  

As always, the well-being of our students and staff is our top priority. With that in mind, we have been informed by the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit of a positive case of COVID-19 at the school. The identity of this individual is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared. They will remain at home in isolation until the health unit says they can return to school. We wish them a full and speedy recovery. 

As part of their investigation, the health unit has determined that this individual was not at school while they were infectious. As a result, the health unit has confirmed that this case does not pose additional risk to our students or staff.  

We appreciate that this news may be concerning for our students, staff and parents, and we want to assure everyone that we continue to work closely with HKPR District Health Unit to respond to this issue.  

In addition to our daily pandemic cleaning protocols, which include increased cleaning and disinfecting of high touch surfaces, and thorough cleanings in the evenings, KPR schools are regularly disinfected on a rotating basis with an electro-static sprayer. The Clorox Total 360 System is approved for use against the virus that causes COVID-19; it kills cold and flu viruses, MRSA and norovirus in two minutes or less, kills 99.9% of bacteria in five seconds and can even sanitize soft surfaces. It has been used effectively in schools and other education settings for several years.    

As part of a regular school rotation, our school was disinfected by the electro-static sprayer this past week and will be sprayed again this weekend.   

To protect yourselves, your children and the community, the health unit recommends that you stay home if you are sick; complete daily self-screening; continue to physically distance from others as much as possible; wear a mask when indoors, on a bus, or when you cannot maintain a two metre distance outside; clean hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer; cough and sneeze into your sleeve; avoid touching your face; avoiding sharing personal items with others; and avoid close contact with anyone who is ill. For more information regarding COVID-19 visit https://www.hkpr.on.ca/covid-19 

We will continue to follow all health recommendations, including thorough cleaning and disinfecting of all areas; frequent and proper handwashing by everyone in the building; wearing masks; maintaining physical distancing to the fullest extent possible, and following any other steps directed by the health unit. If you would like further information on the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board’s COVID-19 protocols, please visit http://kprschools.ca/en/COVID-19.html    

We will continue to let families know of any further developments.  Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.   

Sincerely,  

James Patenall
Principal 

February 28 2021 

Dear Students, Staff, Parents and Guardians of Cobourg Collegiate Institute, 

As always, the well-being of our students and staff is our top priority. With that in mind, we are letting you know that the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit has notified us today of two confirmed cases of COVID-19 at our school. These individuals will remain at home until the Health Unit advises they may return to school. The identity of these individuals is protected by privacy legislation and cannot be shared.  We wish them a full and speedy recovery. 

We are working closely with HKPR District Health Unit to identify anyone at the school who may have been exposed to these individuals while they were infectious.  On behalf of Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit, we will be notifying all identified contacts with a separate notice to advise them of next steps.   

We appreciate that this news may be concerning for our students, staff and parents. We want to assure everyone that we continue to work closely with the HKPR District Health Unit to respond to this issue, and will follow all their recommendations to help keep students and staff safe. 

I can also share with you that our school is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected each day. In addition to our daily pandemic cleaning protocols, which include increased cleaning and disinfecting of high touch surfaces, and thorough cleanings in the evenings, KPR schools are regularly disinfected on a rotating basis with an electro-static sprayer. The Clorox Total 360 System is approved for use against the virus that causes COVID-19; it kills cold and flu viruses, MRSA and norovirus in two minutes or less, kills 99.9% of bacteria in five seconds and can even sanitize soft surfaces. It has been used effectively in schools and other education settings for several years.  

Our school will be disinfected by the electro-static sprayer this weekend.  

To protect yourselves, your children and the community, the Health Unit recommends that you: stay home if you are sick; complete daily self-screening; continue to physically distance from others as much as possible; wear a mask when indoors, on a bus, or when you cannot maintain a two metre distance outside; clean hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer; cough and sneeze into your sleeve; avoid touching your face; avoiding sharing personal items with others; and avoid close contact with anyone who is ill. For more information regarding COVID-19, please visit https://www.hkpr.on.ca/covid-19  For information in different languages, please visit Multilingual COVID-19 Resources | Public Health Ontario 

We will continue to let families know of any further developments.  If you would like further information on the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board’s COVID-19 protocols, please visit http://kprschools.ca/en/COVID-19.html  

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.  

Sincerely, 

Jamie Patenall
Principal 

Voluntary Asymptomatic Testing Clinic at Cobourg Collegiate Institute

The school board has been working with Ministry of Education representatives, along with local Medical Offices of Health, on providing testing opportunities for asymptomatic students and staff on a rotating basis at schools throughout KPR.

We are writing today to share that a voluntary COVID-19 testing clinic will be available for our students, staff and their family members on Saturday, March 13, 2021.

The school board has partnered with LifeLabs, Canada’s largest medical laboratory, to provide free COVID-19 testing for all students and their family members, teachers, and staff.  COVID-19 testing is voluntary and only for asymptomatic individuals (those who are not experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms.)

If you are interested in participating, testing will be available:

• Date: Saturday, March 13, 2021
• Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Location: Cobourg Collegiate Institute, Rear Gym, 335 King Street E. Cobourg, ON
• Please park in the rear parking lot.  LifeLabs’ staff and signage will be onsite to help direct you.

One piece of government-issued identification, such as an original birth certificate, health card or passport will be required for proof of identification.  You can also access frequently asked questions at: https://lifelabs.azureedge.net/lifelabs-wp-cdn/2021/02/LifeLabs-Testing-in-Schools-FAQ-for-Parents-Registration.pdf.  

Participants are encouraged to register ahead of time.  Please register all of the members of your household who intend to be tested.  Sign up at my.thrive.health using this registration code: Kawartha-hubsite3

You will be asked to create an account, which will save you time at the in-person clinic, allow you to provide guardian consent for any minors, and to check your results online.  Your health card number is required when setting up an account.  If you need any support registering, or have additional questions about the test, please contact LifeLabs at 1-877-849-3637 or visit their website at lifelabs.com.

Walk-in participants will also be accepted during the allocated testing time.

Shorter swab = less discomfort!
The test process is very simple and safe and the collection site will be staffed by professionals who will be following a multitude of safety parameters.  The test is less invasive than previous options and uses a shorter nasal swab (like a Q-tip) that doesn’t reach as far back in the nose.  After the sample is collected, the test results will then be available within 24-48 hours at covid19results.ehealthontario.ca.

For more information about LifeLabs EDU Targeted Testing programs check out www.lifelabs.com/covid-19-updates/covid19-pcr-testing-for-schools/.

Thank you for considering this opportunity,

James Patenall

Principal

Good morning,

The Otonabee Region Conservation Authority kindly provided information for families around water safety.  They also forwarded the Ontario Power Generation's Kid Guide on Water Safety which you may wish to share with your family.

Thank you.

April 3, 2021

Dear Cobourg Collegiate Institute Families,

As always, the well-being of our students and staff is our top priority. With that in mind, we are letting you know that the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit has notified us today of a confirmed case of COVID-19 at our school. This individual will remain at home until the Health Unit advises they may return to school. The identity of this individual is protected by privacy legislation and cannot be shared.  We wish them a full and speedy recovery.

We are working closely with HKPR District Health Unit to identify anyone at the school who may have been exposed to this individual while they were infectious.  On behalf of Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit, we will be notifying all identified contacts with a separate notice to advise them of next steps. 

We appreciate that this news may be concerning for our students, staff and parents. We want to assure everyone that we continue to work closely with the HKPR District Health Unit to respond to this issue, and will follow all their recommendations to help keep students and staff safe.

I can also share with you that our school is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected each day. In addition to our daily pandemic cleaning protocols, which include increased cleaning and disinfecting of high touch surfaces, and thorough cleanings in the evenings, KPR schools are regularly disinfected on a rotating basis with an electro-static sprayer. The Clorox Total 360 System is approved for use against the virus that causes COVID-19; it kills cold and flu viruses, MRSA and norovirus in two minutes or less, kills 99.9% of bacteria in five seconds and can even sanitize soft surfaces. It has been used effectively in schools and other education settings for several years. Our school will be disinfected by the electro-static sprayer this weekend.

To protect yourselves, your children and the community, the Health Unit recommends that you: stay home if you are sick; complete daily self-screening; continue to physically distance from others as much as possible; wear a mask when indoors, on a bus, or when you cannot maintain a two metre distance outside; clean hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer; cough and sneeze into your sleeve; avoid touching your face; avoiding sharing personal items with others; and avoid close contact with anyone who is ill. For more information regarding COVID-19, please visit https://www.hkpr.on.ca/covid-19 . For information in different languages, please visit Multilingual COVID-19 Resources | Public Health Ontario

We will continue to let families know of any further developments.  If you would like further information on the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board’s COVID-19 protocols, please visit http://kprschools.ca/en/COVID-19.html 

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

Jamie Patenall
Principal

April 5, 2021

Dear Students, Staff, Parents and Guardians of Cobourg Collegiate Institute,

As always, the well-being of our students and staff is our top priority. With that in mind, we are letting you know that the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit has notified us over the last several days of a total of six confirmed cases of COVID-19 at our school. These individuals will remain at home until the Health Unit advises they may return to school. The identity of these individuals is protected by privacy legislation and cannot be shared.  We wish them a full and speedy recovery.

We are working closely with HKPR District Health Unit to identify anyone at the school who may have been exposed to these individuals while they were infectious.  On behalf of Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit, we have notified all identified contacts with a separate notice to advise them of next steps. 

The health unit has asked us to dismiss four classes that were identified as high risk contacts this weekend, and these families have already been contacted. It is important to note that an outbreak has not been declared at the school because in all cases there is evidence of exposure outside of the school. 

We appreciate this news may be concerning for our students, staff and parents. We want to assure everyone that we continue to work closely with the HKPR District Health Unit to respond to this issue.  We continue to monitor the situation closely and will take all actions recommended by public health, up to and including closing the school, to ensure student and staff safety. At this time, the school remains open.

I can also share with you that our school is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected each day. In addition to our daily pandemic cleaning protocols, which include increased cleaning and disinfecting of high touch surfaces, and thorough cleanings in the evenings, KPR schools are regularly disinfected on a rotating basis with an electro-static sprayer. The Clorox Total 360 System is approved for use against the virus that causes COVID-19; it kills cold and flu viruses, MRSA and norovirus in two minutes or less, kills 99.9% of bacteria in five seconds and can even sanitize soft surfaces. It has been used effectively in schools and other education settings for several years. Our school will be disinfected by the electro-static tonight.

To protect yourselves, your children and the community, the Health Unit recommends that you: stay home if you are sick; complete daily self-screening; continue to physically distance from others as much as possible; wear a mask when indoors, on a bus, or when you cannot maintain a two metre distance outside; clean hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer; cough and sneeze into your sleeve; avoid touching your face; avoiding sharing personal items with others; and avoid close contact with anyone who is ill. For more information regarding COVID-19, please visit https://www.hkpr.on.ca/covid-19  For information in different languages, please visit Multilingual COVID-19 Resources | Public Health Ontario

We will continue to let families know of any further developments.  If you would like further information on the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board’s COVID-19 protocols, please visit http://kprschools.ca/en/COVID-19.html 

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

Jamie Patenall
Principal

April 6, 2021

Dear Students, Staff, and Families of Cobourg Collegiate Institute,

As we continue to work with the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDHU) on responding to the six confirmed cases of COVID-19 at our school, we want to inform you that we have made the decision today to close the school to in-person learning and transition all students to virtual learning.

It is important to note that the Health Unit has not declared an outbreak at the school at this time because in all cases there is evidence of exposure outside of the school.

However, out of caution for the health of students and staff, and in collaboration with HKPRDHU, beginning tomorrow, all students will transition to virtual learning for the remainder of the week.

We will provide families with further communication to confirm a return date to in-person learning as we near the end of the April break.

We appreciate that this news may be concerning for our students, staff and parents. We want to assure everyone that we continue to work closely with the Health Unit to monitor and respond to this issue.

Those identified as close contacts have already been contacted by public health and have been instructed to self-isolate for 14 days from their last exposure to COVID-19. HKPRDHU’s investigation is ongoing and the Health Unit will continue to contact any additional cases and close contacts impacted.

Any families who require additional technology support from the school during this period of virtual learning are asked to contact the school to arrange for a device. 

To protect yourselves, your children and the community, the Health Unit recommends that you: stay home if you are sick; complete daily self-screening; continue to physically distance from others as much as possible; wear a mask when indoors, on a bus, or when you cannot maintain a two metre distance outside; clean hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer; cough and sneeze into your sleeve; avoid touching your face; avoiding sharing personal items with others; and avoid close contact with anyone who is ill.

For more information regarding COVID-19, please visit https://www.hkpr.on.ca/covid-19  For information in different languages, please visit Multilingual COVID-19 Resources | Public Health Ontario

We will continue to let families know of any further developments

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

Jamie Patenall
Principal

April 8, 2021

Dear Cobourg Collegiate Institute Families,

As always, the well-being of our students and staff is our top priority. With that in mind, we are letting you know that the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit has notified us today of another possible case of COVID-19 at our school. This individual will remain at home until the Health Unit advises they may return to school. The identity of this individual is protected by privacy legislation and cannot be shared.  We wish them a full and speedy recovery.

We continue to work closely with HKPR District Health Unit on this issue. On behalf of Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit, we will be notifying all identified contacts at the school who may have been exposed to this individual while they were infectious with a separate notice to advise them of next steps. 

We appreciate that this news may be concerning for our students, staff and parents. We want to assure everyone that we continue to work closely with the HKPR District Health Unit to respond to this issue, and will follow all their recommendations to help keep students and staff safe.

To protect yourselves, your children and the community, the Health Unit recommends that you: stay home if you are sick; complete daily self-screening; continue to physically distance from others as much as possible; wear a mask when indoors, on a bus, or when you cannot maintain a two metre distance outside; clean hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer; cough and sneeze into your sleeve; avoid touching your face; avoiding sharing personal items with others; and avoid close contact with anyone who is ill. For more information regarding COVID-19, please visit https://www.hkpr.on.ca/covid-19 . For information in different languages, please visit Multilingual COVID-19 Resources | Public Health Ontario

We will continue to let families know of any further developments.  If you would like further information on the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board’s COVID-19 protocols, please visit http://kprschools.ca/en/COVID-19.html 

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

Jamie Patenall
Principal

April 9, 2021

Dear Cobourg Collegiate Institute students, staff and families,

We are providing an update to share that we have been notified of three more confirmed cases of COVID-19 at our school, for a total of 11 confirmed cases. The individuals will remain at home until the Health Unit advises they may return to school. The identity of these individuals is protected by privacy legislation and cannot be shared.  

Anyone identified as a close contact of these cases has already been contacted with a separate notice from public health and instructed to self-isolate for 14 days from the date of their last exposure. 

As a result of the investigation by the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit, the HKPR District Health Unit has declared an outbreak at Cobourg Collegiate Institute.

The term ‘outbreak’ is used provincially by public health units when they believe there is evidence that at least one person could have reasonably acquired their infection within the school. 

We continue to work closely with the HKPR Health Unit to respond to this issue, and we continue to follow all public health and provincial guidelines to protect student and staff safety.

In terms of our school operations, we are sharing the following information:

• HKPR will be providing us with some short-term directions regarding further limiting student and staff contacts and limiting visitors when school resumes.
• Signs will be posted on school doors identifying the current outbreak status.
• We continue to implement our enhanced daily pandemic cleaning protocols, and regular disinfection of our school with the electro-static sprayer.

At this time, the HKPR District Health Unit would like to remind members of our school community (and all members of our community) to limit contact with others and remain only in close contact with household members.

All students and staff are asked to continue to self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19; this includes completing the daily self-assessment for symptoms which is available at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/ 

If you or your child develop one of these symptoms, please immediately self-isolate at home, and seek testing. Please keep your child or yourself at home even if symptoms seem mild, like a common cold. As always, please remember to inform us if your child will be absent from school.

To protect yourselves, your children and the community, the HKPR District Health Unit recommends that you physically distance from others as much as possible; stay home when sick; wear a mask when indoors, on a bus, or whenever you cannot maintain a two metre distance; clean hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer; cough and sneeze into your sleeve; avoid touching your face; avoiding sharing personal items with others; and avoid close contact with anyone who is ill.

We continue to follow all public health recommendations to help protect student and staff safety and we will let families know of any further developments.  Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

James Patenall

Principal

April 11, 2021 

Dear Cobourg Collegiate Institute students, staff and families, 

We are providing an update to share that we have been notified of 6 more confirmed cases of COVID-19 at our school, for a total of 17 confirmed cases.  One possible case is still waiting for a confirmation. The individuals will remain at home until the Health Unit advises they may return to school. The identity of these individuals is protected by privacy legislation and cannot be shared.   

Anyone identified as a close contact of these cases has already been contacted with a separate notice from public health and instructed to self-isolate for 14 days from the date of their last exposure.   

As a result of the investigation by the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit, the HKPR District Health Unit declared an outbreak at Cobourg Collegiate Institute on April 9, 2021.  

The term ‘outbreak’ is used provincially by public health units when they believe there is evidence that at least one person could have reasonably acquired their infection within the school.   

We continue to work closely with the HKPR Health Unit to respond to this issue, and we continue to follow all public health and provincial guidelines to protect student and staff safety. 

In terms of our school operations, we are sharing the following information: 

• HKPR will be providing us with some short-term directions regarding further limiting student and staff contacts and limiting visitors when school resumes. 
• Signs will be posted on school doors identifying the current outbreak status.  
• We continue to implement our enhanced daily pandemic cleaning protocols, and regular disinfection of our school with the electro-static sprayer. 

At this time, the HKPR District Health Unit would like to remind members of our school community (and all members of our community) to limit contact with others and remain only in close contact with household members. 

All students and staff are asked to continue to self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19; this includes completing the daily self-assessment for symptoms which is available at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/  

If you or your child develop one of these symptoms, please immediately self-isolate at home, and seek testing.Please keep your child or yourself at home even if symptoms seem mild, like a common cold. As always, please remember to inform us if your child will be absent from school. 

To protect yourselves, your children and the community, the HKPR District Health Unit recommends that you physically distance from others as much as possible; stay home when sick; wear a mask when indoors, on a bus, or whenever you cannot maintain a two metre distance; clean hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer; cough and sneeze into your sleeve; avoid touching your face; avoiding sharing personal items with others; and avoid close contact with anyone who is ill. 

We continue to follow all public health recommendations to help protect student and staff safety and we will let families know of any further developments.  Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.  

Sincerely, 

James Patenall 

Principal 

April 12, 2021 

Dear Cobourg Collegiate Institute students, staff and families, 

We are providing an update to share that we have been notified of 2 more confirmed cases of COVID-19 at our school for a total of 19 confirmed cases, including the resolution of the previous pending case. 

The individuals will remain at home until the Health Unit advises they may return to school. The identity of these individuals is protected by privacy legislation and cannot be shared.   

Anyone identified as a close contact of these cases has already been contacted with a separate notice from public health and instructed to self-isolate for 14 days from the date of their last exposure.   

As a result of the investigation by the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit, the HKPR District Health Unit declared an outbreak at Cobourg Collegiate Institute on April 9, 2021.  

The term ‘outbreak’ is used provincially by public health units when they believe there is evidence that at least one person could have reasonably acquired their infection within the school.   

We continue to work closely with the HKPR Health Unit to respond to this issue, and we continue to follow all public health and provincial guidelines to protect student and staff safety. 

We continue to implement our enhanced daily pandemic cleaning protocols, and regular disinfection of our school with the electro-static sprayer.  Our school will be disinfected by the electro-static sprayer this week.  

At this time, the HKPR District Health Unit would like to remind members of our school community (and all members of our community) to limit contact with others and remain only in close contact with household members. 

All students and staff are asked to continue to self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19; this includes completing the daily self-assessment for symptoms which is available at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/  

If you or your child develop one of these symptoms, please immediately self-isolate at home, and seek testing.Please keep your child or yourself at home even if symptoms seem mild, like a common cold. As always, please remember to inform us if your child will be absent from school.  

To protect yourselves, your children and the community, the HKPR District Health Unit recommends that you physically distance from others as much as possible; stay home when sick; wear a mask when indoors, on a bus, or whenever you cannot maintain a two metre distance; clean hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer; cough and sneeze into your sleeve; avoid touching your face; avoiding sharing personal items with others; and avoid close contact with anyone who is ill. 

We continue to follow all public health recommendations to help protect student and staff safety and we will let families know of any further developments.  Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.  

Sincerely, 

James Patenall 

Principal 

April 22, 2021

Dear Cobourg Collegiate Institute Families,

It is with pleasure I share with you that we have been informed by the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR), that the COVID-19 outbreak declared on April 9^th is officially over.

HKPR has confirmed that at least 14 days have passed with no evidence of ongoing transmission that could reasonably be related to exposures in the school and all known pending test results have been received. 

We wanted to take a moment and extend our sincere appreciation to our students and families for their understanding as we worked with HKPR to address this issue in our school.

We continue to ask all students and staff to self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19; this includes completing the daily self-assessment for symptoms which is available at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/ 

If you or your child develop one of these symptoms, please immediately self-isolate at home, and seek testing. Please keep your child and household members at home even if symptoms seem mild, like a common cold. As always, please remember to inform us if your child will be absent from school.

In closing, we thank all our students and families again for the additional precautions they adopted over the past week, and for their support during these challenging times for our school.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

Jamie Patenall

Principal

Please see the attached letter concerning an incident which occurred off property during the lunch hour today.

Thanks

Jamie