April 3^rd, 2022

Taking into account the escalating numbers and concerns around another wave, and the number of reported cases in the Bond Community, Bond will be moving forward cautiously and in phases with the reduction of our protocols.

At the same time, we are anxious to return the school to a higher level of normalcy including the introduction of our extracurricular activities. We will review the protocols on a regular basis, and make adjustments based on the latest information and the impact on the Bond Community. The goal is to gradually adjust Covid protocols while maintaining the health and safety of our staff, students and their families. That process could include a reintroduction of protocols if warranted.

As a result of the present level of concern of the escalating cases, Bond will be maintaining all of our present Covid Protocols, with the following noted changes and exceptions:

1. Families should continue to complete a Covid assessment of their family members, using the attached reference from Toronto Public Health.
   • Change: Effective Monday, April 4^th, there is no longer a requirement to submit the assessment to the school.
2. Masks: Masks are still required for everyone entering Bond Academy. For students and staff, the following updates to our masking policy are implemented, effective Monday, April 4^th:

• Change: Students and staff are allowed to remove their masks when seated at their desks working and are maintaining social distancing.
• Change: Teachers can remove their masks when teaching a lesson, as long as they are maintaining social distancing from their students.
• Update: Masks must be worn when moving around the classroom or unable to maintain social distancing.
• Update: Masks must be worn in the hallways, washrooms, and all common areas.
• Change: Students and staff can remove or pull down their masks when they are outside but must put their masks back on when re-entering the school.
• Change: Masks can be removed during activities in the gym classes. Activities should be designed to minimize extended close contact and the ventilation system should be fully active.
• Mandatory: The removal of masks is voluntary and not required, and the decision must be respected. Students and staff can choose to wear their masks at all times.

If you have any questions, please contact Elementary Principal at johnhealey@bondacademy.ca or Secondary Principal at phild@web.bondacademy.ca.