EDUCATION. The Beauce-Etchemin School Service Center (CSSBE) informs parents and adult students that its schools and centers will remain open on April 8, the day of the solar eclipse.
On this occasion, ISO 12312-2 certified sunglasses will be distributed to all students and staff. Information and awareness activities are planned at the school leading up to the event, particularly to remind people of the importance of wearing glasses during the eclipse.
“It is a fantastic opportunity to teach science in a concrete context, which is in line with our educational mission,” says Fabien Giguère, Director General of the CSSBE.
Since the solar eclipse will take place after school, special measures will be taken. In order to give students the opportunity to experience this unique event, elementary school school hours will be extended until 4:30 p.m. As an exception, there will be no student transport at the end of the day. Schools will provide parents with full details of programs and child care options.
No changes to the timetable are planned for secondary school, vocational and adult education students. School transport will be offered as usual.