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Full-Day Kindergarten
Use this to view Press Release from SD5 Board of Education
Use this to view "Expanding Early Learning in B.C. for children age 3-5"
Use this to view "The Primary Program" from the Ministry of Education
Use this link to the Kindergarten Curiculum Package from the Ministry of Education
Click for all district elementary school contacts
Use this to view Q & A on Full-Day Kindergarten
Use this to view the Ministry of Education's website on Full-Day Kindergarten
H1N1 Flu Virus Information and Releases
November 30, 2009 2009/10 Combined H1N1/Seasonal Immunization Clinics
Cranbrook Baker Street Mall, #1311-2nd St. N. Cranbrook
Monday 30-Nov 12:30 PM 7:00 PM
Friday, 4-Dec 9:30 AM 4:00 PM
November 4, 2009 “Free H1N1 & Seasonal Flu Shots" for Those at Highest
Risk (October 29 – November 7). Clinics for the General Public will start November 9th” more info at
www.interiorhealth.ca
October 22, 2009 H1N1 Clinics Kick Off in Interior Health
September 15, 2009 SD#5 Pandemic Plan available for download.
August 26th, 2009 H1N1 Update for SD#5 Schools
The H1N1 influenza virus (human swine influenza or human swine flu) is a respiratory disease of humans caused by type A influenza virus. This particular strain has originated in swine, although it is now transmitted between people.
Symptoms are similar to the common seasonal flu and can include high fever, cough, headache, general aches, fatigue, eye pain, shortness of breath, and lack of appetite. Some people have also reported runny nose, sore throat,
nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Complications such as severe respiratory distress or pneumonia may develop in moderate or severe cases, as well as in people with chronic health conditions.
Spread of H1N1 influenza virus from person-to-person occurs in the same way as seasonal flu, which is mainly spread through coughing or sneezing by people infected with the influenza virus. People may become infected by
touching an object with flu viruses on it and then touching their eyes, mouth or nose. Germs on hard surfaces, such as counters and doorknobs, can be picked up on hands and spread to the respiratory system, therefore it is important to wash your hands frequently. Download complete update for schools (pdf 708KB)
Information for Parents, Students and Schools
Additional H1N1 Flu Virus information is available on the B.C. government website at http://www.gov.bc.ca/h1n1/
Related links:
World Health Organization
Public Health Agency of Canada (H1N1)
Flu Watch
H1N1 Media Room
BC Centre for Disease Control
HealthLink BC
BC Pandemic Influenza Preparedness
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
