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The latest information on COVID-19 and health and safety in schools can be found on our website here.

Below you’ll find links to news releases and other updates from public health authorities, the Ministry of Education and Child Care, and the Burnaby School District.

The Latest Updates and Resources from the District, the Ministry of Education, and Public Health

Letter from the Fraser Health Authority: Vaccination Status Reporting – November 18, 2022

Arabic Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – November 18, 2022
Chinese (Simplified) Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – November 18, 2022
Chinese (Traditional) Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – November 18, 2022
Farsi Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – November 18, 2022
French Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – November 18, 2022
Korean Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – November 18, 2022
Punjabi Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – November 18, 2022
Spanish Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – November 18, 2022
Urdu Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – November 18, 2022
Vietnamese Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – November 18, 2022

Arabic Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – September 28, 2022
Chinese (Simplified) Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – September 28, 2022
Chinese (Traditional) Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – September 28, 2022
Farsi Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – September 28, 2022
French Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – September 28, 2022
Korean Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – September 28, 2022
Punjabi Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – September 28, 2022
Somali Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – September 28, 2022
Spanish Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – September 28, 2022
Tagalog Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – September 28, 2022
Urdu Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – September 28, 2022
Vietnamese Translation: Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – September 28, 2022

Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – September 2, 2022

Message from the Burnaby School District Superintendent – March 11, 2022

Letter from the Fraser Health Authority – January 14, 2022

Letter from Ministry of Education to K-12 School District Staff: Rapid Test Instructions – January 14, 2022

Information from the Fraser Health Authority – January 7, 2022

Message from the Burnaby School District Superintendent – December 31, 2021

Letter from the Burnaby School District Superintendent – November 30, 2021

Letter from the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ to Families and Staff – November 10, 2021

Joint Letter to All Staff Encouraging Vaccination from Board Chair, Superintendent, BTA President, CUPE Local 379 President, BPVPA President and DPAC Chair – October 20, 2021

Statement from the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ (K-3 Masks)

Letter from the Burnaby School District Superintendent

Letter from the Burnaby School District Superintendent

Letter from the Board Chair

Letter from the Burnaby School District Superintendent

Earlier correspondence to families can be found by scrolling further down this page.

Regular COVID-19 Updates from Provincial Officials to British Columbians

Fraser Health COVID-19 School Update – Immunization for 12-17 Year Olds – May 20. 2021

Fraser Health COVID-19 Update – Winter 2021: Keep Our Schools Safe for Staff & Students – January 22, 2021

Earlier Correspondence to Families

Read the March 30.21 Joint Letter from the Board Chair and Superintendent

Read the March 12.21 Letter from the Board Chair, Superintendent, and Partners

Read the February 19.21 Letter from the Burnaby School District Superintendent

Read the February 4.21 Letter from the Burnaby School District Superintendent

Read the January 8.21 Joint Letter from the Board Chair and Superintendent

Read the December 17.20 Letter from the Burnaby School District Superintendent

Letter from Fraser Health Authority: School Exposure Notifications and Public Health Orders Over the Holidays – December 2020

Read the October 30.20 Joint letter from the Board Chair and Superintendent

Read the September 22.20 Update from the Burnaby School District Superintendent

What Happens if There is a COVID-19 Case in a School – September 22, 2020

Read the September 3.20 Update from the Burnaby School District Superintendent

Read the August 28.20 Update from the Burnaby School District Superintendent

Read the August 26.20 Update from the Burnaby School District Superintendent

Read the August 20.20 Update from the Burnaby School District Superintendent

Read the August 13.20 Update from the Burnaby School District Superintendent

Read the July 31.20 Joint Letter from Partners Supporting the Ministry of Education’s Schools Reopening Plan

Read the July 30.20 Update to Families from the Burnaby School District Superintendent

Read the June 25.20 Joint Letter to Families from the Minister of Education and President of the BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils

Chinese (Simplified) Translation – June 25.20 Joint Letter to Families from the Minister of Education and President of the BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils

Chinese (Traditional) Translation – June 25.20 Joint Letter to Families from the Minister of Education and President of the BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils

French Translation – June 25.20 Joint Letter to Families from the Minister of Education and President of the BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils

Punjabi Translation – June 25.20 Joint Letter to Families from the Minister of Education and President of the BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils

Read the May 29.20 Update to Families from the Burnaby School District Superintendent

Read the May 28.20 Joint Letter to Families from the Minister of Education and President of the BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils

Read the May 28.20 letter (including translations) about Safe Study and Work Practices for Elementary Schools in the Burnaby School District

Read the May 28.20 letter (including translations) about Safe Study and Work Practices for Secondary Schools in the Burnaby School District

Read the May 27.20 letter about a Safe Return to School to Families and Staff from Fraser Health

Read the May 15.20 Update to Families from the Burnaby School District Superintendent

Read the May 8.20 Update to Families, Students, Staff and Community From the Burnaby School District

Read the April 9.20 Letter from the Burnaby School District Superintendent to Families, Students, Staff and the Community

Read the March 30.20 Letter from the Burnaby School District Superintendent to Parents, Students and Families

Read the March 27.20 Letter from the Burnaby School District Superintendent to Parents, Students and Families

Read the March 27.20 Joint Letter to Families from the Minister of Education and President of the BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils

Chinese Translation – March 27.20 Joint Letter to Families from the Minister of Education and President of the BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils

French Translation – March 27.20 Joint Letter to Families from the Minister of Education and President of the BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils

Punjabi Translation – March 27.20 Joint Letter to Families from the Minister of Education and President of the BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils

Read the Q&A Provided by the Ministry of Education on March 25 Regarding Continuity of Learning for K-12 – April 1, 2020

Read the March 23.20 Letter from the Burnaby School District Superintendent to Parents, Students and Families

Read the March 17.20 Letter from the Burnaby School District Superintendent to Families and Staff

Read the March 17.20 Letter from the Minister of Education to Families and Staff

Superintendent Letter to Families: March 13, 2020

Deputy Minister Letter to Families: March 13, 2020

Chinese Translation – Deputy Minister Letter to Families: March 13, 2020

French Translation – Deputy Minister Letter to Families: March 13, 2020

Punjabi Translation – Deputy Minister Letter to Families: March 13, 2020

Superintendent Letter to Families March 5, 2020: International Field Trip Cancellation

Letter from the Fraser Health Authority to Parents and Guardians: February 28, 2020

Coronavirus Information to Families Regarding Provincial Health Guidelines: February 27, 2020

2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) BC Public Health Guidance for Schools and Childcare Programs: February 24, 2020

Letter from the Fraser Health Authority to Parents and Guardians: February 21, 2020

Letter from the Fraser Health Authority to Parents and Guardians: February 7, 2020

Letter from the Provincial Health Officer to Parents and Guardians: February 7, 2020

Earlier Information Shared by District

• School Safety: A Shared Responsibility – Updated October 2020
• Return to School Plans – Fall 2020
• Planning for September 2020
• Health and Safety Measures in Burnaby Schools Infographic Summary – August 2020
• Summer Session – July 2020
• Expansion of In-Class Learning – June 2020
• Social Emotional Learning at Home – June 2020
• From the Board and District: Messages of Hope and Appreciation – May 2020
• Continuing Learning – May 2020
• Support for Hungry Children – April 2020
• Support for Students Who Need it With Technology – April 2020
• Information About Limited Access to Schools and District Buildings – Posted March 2020
• Social and Physical Distancing Tools for Families and Those Who are Going into Offices to Help Build Awareness and Understanding – March 2020