Message from the Board of Directors and Head of School
The Board of Directors have collaborated on the decision to close the National Ski Academy as of March 14, 2020. The decision to close is in keeping with other independent schools, as well as publicly funded schools in Ontario. This social distancing will support other initiatives to flatten the curve of the spread of COVID-19 infection. Our priority is keeping our community safe and healthy.
The Board and leadership team at the NSA continue to stay informed with respect to COVID-19 updates and directives from federal and local officials, as well as medical experts. We will continue to follow their guidance in the days and weeks ahead. Please understand that this set of circumstances is unprecedented, and we are in a very dynamic situation with major changes occurring by the hour.
Remote learning for Quad 4 classes will begin on April 14 as scheduled with teachers working with their students online by video and through Google Classroom. Our fitness coaches have given each athlete a dry land program to follow at home and our U16 and FIS coaches are checking in with their athletes regularly.
Below are some helpful links and resources:
Message from our Head of School – March 17, 2020
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Letter to Families
Tips for Supporting Your Child During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Ontario Ministry of Education Letter to Parents – March 22, 2020
Helping Children Cope with Stress
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit – March 13, 2020
Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
Getting Started Guide to myBlueprint for NSA Students
Getting Started Guide to myBlueprint for NSA Parents
We are continuing to accept applications for the 2020-21 academic and athletic year. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding our programs or camps.
We thank everyone in the NSA community for pulling together to support our student athletes during these challenging times, we are all in this together. Your patience, cooperation and encouragement are deeply appreciated.
Thank you to our sponsors for their continued support!
