Bond Academy Students Starting Home Testing Today

October 18th, 2021

Bond Academy is joining the Sick Kids Salvia Home Testing program, provided in conjunction with TPH. Bond will be starting the program on Monday, October 18th, with the first delivery of the Home testing salvia kits. Detailed information is contained in attachments, and must be followed as described. 

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING LINKED INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

  1. Webinar invitation for School Community (staff, students, household members)
  2. Saliva Collection Instructions
  3. Infographic_Individual symptomatic on site
  4. Drop Off Poster
  5. How to Access Results 
An overview of the attached information is provided below:
  • This test can replace the PCR tests performed at assessment Centres.
  • Tests can be picked and dropped up at the school, with daily Courier service to Sick Kids.
  • Testing results will be available 24 to 48 hours following drop-off at Sick Kids.
  • Parents will be able to request and pick up a test if a child is sick at home with Covid symptoms, during regular school hours.
  • Bond Staff can also send home a test kit if a child becomes sick while at school, and based on the symptoms, needs to be tested to return.
  • The testing involves the collecting of salvia and can happen at home or even in the parking lot.
  • Once the test is completed, return the test kit to a designated drop-off and pick-up area at the school. At this point, the collection and drop-off box will be located at the front foyer desk.
  • PLEASE REVIEW THE LINKED INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

Bond Academy thanks all of our families that have been vigilant in following up with testing and reporting back to the school. We are hoping that this alternate test kit will make the testing less invasive for our students, and will be easier for families to meet the Covid testing required to keep our school safe.

PLEASE REVIEW THE LINKED INFORMATION CAREFULLY.