March 19, 2020

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I would like to bring some clarification as to what drives CÉF to put into place the best educational services it is able to provide students under current circumstances. There are almost 4 months left in the 2019-2020 school year. Much learning remains for students as they prepare for next year and, in some cases, for their journey into post-secondary studies.

The Ministry of Education has requested that all school divisions pause students’ educational activities over the coming week, in order to allow school staff and families to adjust to the new reality. The week-long break will also help counter the spread of COVID-19, thanks to social distancing.

March 16, 2020

Dear parents and guardians,

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced this morning that all schools are to be closed. CÉF will therefore implement these directives and schools will close on Friday, March 20, until further notice.

With the cancellation of parent-teacher meetings on Thursday, March 19, parents will have the choice of keeping their children at home that day, or to bring them to school where they will be under teacher supervision during school hours. No school transportation will be available on Thursday.

March 16, 2020

Dear parents and guardians,

We recognize that the increase in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases this weekend raises several questions and concerns. CÉF is in constant communication with the Ministry of Education and follows the recommendations of Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer regarding school closure options.

We expect everyone who is not feeling well to stay home and monitor for possible symptoms of COVID-19. We also invite parents to continue to report their child's absence from school.

As a precaution, the parent-student-teacher meetings that were to take place on Thursday, March 19 are postponed to a later date.

March 12, 2020

Dear parents and guardians,

Given the recent developments surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19), we would like to inform you that our teams at CÉF are already taking steps to ensure your children and our employees have access to a safe and healthy learning and work environment. CÉF has implemented an Action Plan in our schools to counter COVID-19 - this Action Plan is available  on the CÉF website.

 We are committed to preventing possible cases of contagion. All our schools have therefore started phase 1 of the Action   Plan: Prevention.

By Michel Vézina – Collaboration avec ÉBS et ÉMG

On November 9th, 2016, École Beau Soleil (ÉBS) and École Mathieu de Gravelbourg (ÉMG) held its Remembrance Day Ceremony. After some words of welcome offered by the schools’ principal, Mrs. Rosalie Lizée, the grade 8 to 11 students in the school band played «Ô Canada» under the direction of the music teacher, Mrs. Janique Wilson.

On October 18^th, members of the Gravelbourg Fire Department offered a presentation and activities at l'école Beau Soleil. During this presentation, the Kindergarten to Grade 3 students learned safety steps to take if they’re in their home when a fire breaks out. These students and the EBS staff would like to extend a sincere thank you to the firefighters Mr. Anthony Lorrain and Mr. Chris McIvor for having taken the time from their busy schedule to offer this hands-on presentation!