Released on October 22, 2009
Deputy Premier and Education Minister Ken Krawetz talked with young students today during Education Week to reinforce how they can protect themselves and others from influenza and H1N1.
"I want to acknowledge the work being done by schools across the province in supporting students and their families to prevent H1N1," Krawetz said. "Today's visit to Deshaye Catholic Elementary School highlights how school divisions and schools province-wide are making a difference by talking to students about H1N1 preventive measures. Regina Catholic School Division is doing an excellent job by helping to Spread the Word, Not the Germ through their pandemic awareness updates."
"At the school level we are focused on prevention and sharing the information that we are provided with by our local health region," School Operations Superintendent Ray Pitre said. "In our school communities we are working to make families aware of the work of our division's Pandemic Influenza Committee and our operational plans in the event of a resurgence of the H1N1 virus."
The Ministry of Education has numerous stakeholders including PreK-12 education, early learning and child care, libraries and literacy sectors. The Ministry of Education continues to provide H1N1 information updates on a regular basis to sector stakeholders.
"I want to recognize school divisions, schools and all of our sector partners for their interest in creating awareness by providing H1N1 information within their communities at the grassroots levels," Krawetz said.
The Ministry of Health is the lead in providing H1N1 public health guidance.
H1N1 Information Web Sites:
Where can I get more information?
http://www.health.gov.sk.ca/influenza-monitor
For information regarding the Saskatchewan School Boards Association (SSBA) - A Guide for School Board Pandemic Influenza Preparedness visit
http://www.saskschoolboards.ca/insurance/riskmanagement/08-07.pdf
For information regarding Regina Catholic Schools and their flu information, see http://www.rcsd.ca/
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For more information, contact:
Jacquie McLean
Education
Regina
Phone: 306-787-5609
Email: jacquie.mclean@sasked.gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-535-2261
Jennifer Cartwright
Regina Catholic School Division
Regina
Phone: 306-791-1734
Email: j.cartwright@rcsd.ca
Cell: 306-529-9395