Holy Name Catholic School
299 First Avenue North K8A5C3 Pembroke, ON, Canada

Our tension release exercise can help you calm down when you’re overcome with anxiety.

Kindergarten Registration will take place virtually this year and it starts on Monday, January 18, 2021.

Do you have a new or worsening cough, fever or another #COVID19 symptom? Here are 3 reasons to book your test today: 1. Save lives in your community. 2. Protect... vulnerable seniors and healthcare workers. 3. Reduce local transmission to help ease restrictions. Call VTAC today at 1-844-727-6404 to book your test.

Click below for a message from Mayor Mike LeMay. In this month's message, Mayor LeMay discusses the provincewide shut-down, safe winter activities in Pembroke,... the newly created Diversity Advisory Committee, how to support local businesses during this time, and remaining patient as we navigate this together! January 11, 2021 Mayor's Message: http://bit.ly/MayorsMessageJan11

Is Cabin Fever setting in already?Have you ever tried snowshoeing?

Check out RC VTAC's website to see the Jan 11-16 schedule! https://rcvtac.ca/ Remember to call RC VTAC at 1-844-727-6404 if you would like to schedule a test, as walk-ins are no longer accepted. #WearAMask #PhysicalDistancing #WashYourHands

What community transmission looks like (this is a real example from our community): a 40-person BBQ in a park led to 105 high-risk contacts in schools. These 10...5 contacts had to self-isolate for 14 days & go for testing. Parents had to miss work, kids had to miss school & 105 more people were in line for testing. All from a BBQ. Our actions matter. See more

CBC Montreal asked an expert to explain the testing process in a child-friendly way.

Were you recently given instructions to self-isolate or self-monitor? Check out #RCDHU's new resource, which might help to explain the difference between the two. Lets keep it up with #PhysicalDistancing , #WearAMask when you can't, and #WashYourHands often!

IMPORTANT: #RCDHU Update on #COVID19 Self-Assessment Tool. Remember to complete the @ONgov self-assessment tool daily before going to school or work. To access these tools visit: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/.

ATTN: Impt update to #COVID19 guidance for #RenfrewCounty + #SouthAlgonquin. Household members who DO NOT have symptoms can now self-monitor (not self-isolate). This means they can attend school or work with careful attention to physical distancing, masking and hand hygiene.

Please be advised of the following updates for household members from the Health Unit: Household members who do not have any symptoms must carefully self-monitor for any symptoms but can continue to attend school and work so long as they do not develop any new symptoms. Everyone must continue to pay close attention to the rules on physical distancing, mask wearing and hand-washing. This part of the guidance is an update.

Are you a County of Renfrew or South Algonquin resident, and looking to get a #COVID-19 test? Visit #RCDHU's website at: https://bit.ly/2W9DJ7J to see the September 14-October 02 schedule! IMPORTANT: You must call RC VTAC to schedule a test, as walk-ins are no longer accepted.

COVID-19 testing is available tomorrow (Tuesday) in Pembroke and Arnprior. You MUST call Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre to schedule an appointment time at 18447276404.

Because of the high demand for #COVID19 testing, we've added pop-up locations in #Arnprior #Renfrew #Eganville + #Petawawa. This is in addition to regular schedule available at www.rcvtac.ca *Our 24/7 phone lines are busy today + you may be asked to call back .

#RCDHU update on #COVID19 outbreak at Fellowes High School - no additional positive tests among students, staff, or close contacts were received yesterday or today. Plus a message from Dr. Cushman - we are now entering our second wave. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3mCsAHr

#RCDHU does not provide letters confirming results of a #COVID19 test. Anyone who's interested can take a picture of their results after checking @ONgov's online portal (may take up to 10 days). Just ensure you have your Ontario health card! https://bit.ly/3jZrCTa

TIP OF THE DAY: Put a post-it-note on the front door saying, have you completed the #COVID19 screening tool today? as a reminder for everyone in the household before anyone leaves for school or work! [https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/] #WeAreInThisTogether

The Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit will provide $500 per week, for up to 26 weeks per household to eligible workers who cannot work because they must provide care to children or family members due to the closure of schools or to care for children in self-isolation. This benefit would be effective from September 27 for one year. This benefit is pending the passage of legislation in the House of Commons and Senate. More details will be made available soon.... https://www.canada.ca//depart/economic-response-plan.html

Ontario applies lower limits for unmonitored and private social gatherings to entire province, effective September 19, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. news.ontario.ca//ontario-limits-the-size-of-unmonitored-an

What do I do if I have any COVID-19 symptoms?

Dear Parent/Guardian We are 9 days into the school year, and we thank you and our students for the tremendous energy and commitment to safety you have exemplified in our schools. Our students are again showing us the way in their dedication to precautions like wearing masks and practising sound hand hygiene. We also want to thank our remote and on-line learners for your patience as we have launched our RCCDSB virtual school as quickly as possible. With schools re-opened, the ...difficult task of keeping them open by keeping the COVID virus out and mitigating its spread should it get in, requires focus and persistence. We cannot let our guard down. As well, the challenge of reacting swiftly and appropriately when illness arises becomes more important. A few notes and reminders as we move further into week two:

Our new COVID-19 dashboard will break down any confirmed cases and closures by school: https://docs.google.com//2PACX-1vTZJbWH4nncBME67xh/pubhtml

Complete the screening tool every day (https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening). If you have any symptoms, stay home and call VTAC to arrange to be tested. 1 844 727 6404 Anyone in the same household as someone with symptoms must stay home and self-isolate until the symptomatic person receives a negative test. No test is necessary for anyone with no symptoms but DO self-isolate. Once the negative test is confirmed, household contacts can return to work/school.... Once the person who was tested has received a negative test, they may return to school/work 24 hours after symptoms have started to improve and no fever.

#DYK there are local #mentalhealth resources available for children and youth under 18? Visit #RCDHUs website for more info: https://www.rcdhu.com/healthy-living/mental-health/.

Congratulations to Director Perry on his upcoming retirement in January!

Key reminders to parents, students and staff: 1. Complete the screening tool every day at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/ If you have any symptoms, stay home and call VTAC to arrange to be tested.... 2. Anyone in the same household as someone with symptoms must stay home and self-isolate until the symptomatic person receives a negative test. No test is necessary for anyone with no symptoms but DO self-isolate. 3. Once the negative test is confirmed, household contacts can return to work/school. 4. Once the person who was tested has received a negative test, they may return to school/work 24 hours after symptoms have started to improve and no fever.

***Please remember to ask your children each morning the questions from the Covid-19 Self Assessment*** ***If any child in your household is sick please keep all siblings home***

A new self-assessment tool for parents and students is now available: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/

If you require COVID-19 testing or your child is exhibiting any symptoms contact Renfrew County VTAC at 18447276404.

Hand hygiene is an important part of slowing the spread of COVID-19. Make sure you wash your hands each morning just before leaving your house.

Reminder: families are responsible to do a DAILY self-screening prior to leaving for the bus stop in the morning. By working together we can slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community! Self screening tool: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/

Does your child struggle with going back to school? @SMHO_SMSO has created some great tips https://smho-smso.ca/covid-19/. For local resources visit #RCDHUs website: https://www.rcdhu.com/healthy-living/mental-health/.

Worried about school? Support is available 24/7 text GOOD2TALKON to 686868.

Before the start of last school year, this parent came up with a plan to help her family get through the morning before-school routine. How many of these tips have you tried?

Some reminders from the Renfrew County and District Health Unit as we enter into the second week of school: If you are sick, stay home. Dont go to work/school. Equally important, have a low bar for COVID-19. The symptoms can mimic anything and everything, including health problems you may have had in the past. Do not make your own diagnosis, leave that to the health professionals and to the testing. Make arrangements through the Renfrew County Virtual Triage Assessment Ce...ntre (RCVTAC). Secondly, if you are sick and are being tested, those in your immediate household should also stay at home and monitor themselves for symptoms while awaiting the result of your test. If you think you may have COVID-19 symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, first self-isolate and then use Ontario's Self-Assessment Tool to see if you need to seek further care. For more information about the COVID-19 Testing Schedule visit the RCVTAC website at https://rcvtac.ca/ or call 1-844-727-6404. For all other information, visit RCDHUs website at https://www.rcdhu.com/novel-coronavirus-covid-19-2/ or call 613-735-8654 or 1-800-267-1097.

IMPORTANT: A personal note from #RCDHU's Acting Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Cushman about #COVID19. Full details at: https://bit.ly/32pgZmH

We had a great first week back at Holy Name even though our routines are different than were used to ! It was so nice to see all of our students and staff again! We are looking forward to an awesome year!

UPDATE: #RCDHU Issues Advisory about Potential #COVID19 Exposure at Planet Fitness in Pembroke. A testing clinic is being offered on Mon. Sept. 14 at #RCDHU from 9 AM to 10:30 AM for those who visited the facility Sept. 5 & have #COVID19 symptoms. Details: https://bit.ly/32rQD3q

UPDATE: #RCDHU is urging residents to stay home and self-isolate if they are feeling unwell as #RCDHU confirms a positive case of #COVID19 at Fellowes High School. #StayHomeIfYouAreSick #PhysicalDistancing

With the cooler weather and anticipated demand, weve made a few adjustments to how we deliver #COVID19 testing in #RenfrewCounty. Beginning Sep 13, drive-thru ...testing will be done at 5 fixed #RenfrewCounty locations (with adequate shelter for our team), 5 days a week, 4 to 6 hours per day. Important change: You must call VTAC at 1-844-727-6404 to schedule a #COVID19 test beforehand. As always, we will continue to monitor the needs of each individual community.