The Newfoundland and Labrador English School District is aware that many families have concerns about their child’s upcoming international school trip, in light of the evolving situation with COVID-19 (‘Novel Coronavirus’). The safety and security of Newfoundland and Labrador students, wherever they may be, is of the utmost concern for the District and we have been working with health care experts authorities as part of our own decision-making process.

As of today (Friday, March 6), the District cancelled a total of two trips, which included Northern Italy as a destination. These cancellations involved about 40 students and chaperones from a total of five (5) schools in the province. These actions were taken due to a Government of Canada travel advisory related to Northern Italy and the fact the travel provider was unable to change the itinerary. 

Complete information can be found in the file attached below or the release pictured above.