The Halton District School Board (HDSB) and the Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) have rescheduled an upcoming Professional Activity (PA) Day.
The PA Day scheduled for Monday, April 22nd has been rescheduled to Monday, April 8th. This decision was made in consultation with Halton Student Transportation Services.
The reason for this change is because of a total solar eclipse taking place on April 8th. The eclipse is expected to begin at roughly 2:00 p.m. and end around 4:30 p.m., coinciding with student dismissal times and blocking all sunlight during this time.
“By rescheduling the PA Day to coincide with the eclipse, we mitigate possible student transportation and safety concerns and challenges for families that could arise as a result of the darkness that would be experienced while students are being dismissed from school,” the HDSB says in a release. “As noted on the Government of Canada’s website, there are risks associated with viewing a solar eclipse. Directly looking at the sun, even during an eclipse, without appropriate protection can lead to severe eye damage or loss of eyesight.
While we recognize the inconvenience this rescheduling may cause, both HCDSB and HDSB are committed to ensuring the health and safety of our students,” they add. “We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of our students, families and staff.”
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