W.C. Miller Collegiate

• Students should arrive at school as close to the bell as possible.  Upon arrival students are expected to report to their first period classroom.  Students with spares or vocational classes can wait in the cafeteria.
• Winter gear can be hung on the hooks in the cafeteria or main hallway.
• We are seeing an increase in students staying for lunch.  The cafeteria is our primary eating space.  Students are expected to check for seating there first and if it is full, the cafeteria supervisor will direct students to available classroom spaces.
• Students may stay in classrooms until 3:40pm. Those with spares or vocational programing can wait in the cafeteria. Once students choose to leave their classroom they are expected to exit the building.

• The schedule for the end of semester 1 has changed.  There will be no designated exam period and regular semester one classes will run until Thursday February 3^rd. 
• Friday February 4^th will be used for students who have outstanding work who at risk of failing courses.  Teachers will let individual students know if attendance on the 4^th is required.    
• End of semester assessments/activities will occur in regularly scheduled classes.  All exam type activities will be organized so that students are not writing multiple exams on the same day.  A schedule of in class exams will be created and shared prior to the winter break.
• If you have questions about the semester end assessment in a particular course, please contact your teacher.
• Second semester classes will begin on Monday February 7^th.

Aces Hockey Game Spectators: Community Facility, Ticketed Event

• Spectators allowed by Public Health Orders at this time.
• We must follow MEC Arena Protocols for home games along with the facility rules in each community we visit for away games.
• All Zone 4 facility protocols available through the Zone 4 website: Rink Protocols (zone4hockey.com)
• Points to keep in mind
• Proof of vaccination is required to enter the MEC facility for everyone 12 years old and up. MEC employees will check vaccination status for people entering the building.
• Ineligible youth (children up to 11 years old) will be able to enter the facility with a fully vaccinated adult or guardian.
• All spectators and participants are required to wear masks upon entry into the MEC facility. At this time, masks are not mandatory for individuals age 5 and under.

Volleyball Spectators: School Facility

• Spectators are not allowed at this time based on BLSD policy regarding current Public Health Orders.
• Home games will be streamed.
• Streaming of away games will be based on each school’s policies.
• Home games may be viewed through our school’s website: Live Streaming - W.C. Miller Collegiate (blsd.ca)

End of Day Information - updated October 13

Our dismissal bell to end the day rings at 3:25pm.  Students who can head home immediately should do so.  Students who need to wait for a late bus can choose to wait in the classroom until 3:40pm. Once students leave the classroom, the expectation is that they exit the building.  

Lunch Information - updated October 12

Students are encouraged to leave the school over the lunch hour.  Heading home or eating outside offers the opportunity for a mask break.  

Students should return to school as close to the bell as possible as early reentry to classrooms is not possible due to classes taking place in period 3 and 4.  The bell to start period 4 is at 12:10pm and the bell to start period 5 is at 1:15pm.

Students who stay for lunch must report to the cafeteria.  If the cafeteria is full, additional classroom spaces with distanced seating will be opened for use. Please check in with the cafeteria supervisor.

Students who leave for lunch can reenter the building during the first part of the lunch hour if space permits in the cafeteria or library.  During inclement weather, additional seating will be provided in alternate spaces.

Reentry will be restricted during the last part of each lunch hour with no entry aside from emergencies after 11:50am in period 3 and after 12:55 in period 4.

The front doors will be opened for reentry 5 minutes before the bell for students to reenter and move to classrooms (12:05pm and 1:10pm).


Click the links below to view the following information:

Can My Child Attend School After Returning From Travel - posted November 12, 2021

October 4 2021 BLSD Community Letter.pdf  * change to mask requirements

What Should I Do if my Child is Sick - Updated October 2021

COVID-19 vaccine clinic school letter.pdf

BLSD September 14 immunization clinic letter.pdf

September 1, 2021 Email - WCMC Start Up Information.pdf