Solar eclipse: other schools closed on April 8

2024-02-28 19:14:01

The schools of the Laval School Service Center will not hold classes on April 8 due to the total solar eclipse which will be observable in several places in Quebec on that date.

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The school service center has decided to move an educational day initially scheduled for April 26 to April 8.

“We are aware that this rare event is generating a lot of interest, however, it presents significant risks to eye health if observed without the appropriate equipment,” said an email sent to parents on Wednesday.

“Thus, as this eclipse will be visible in Laval and its passage is scheduled from 2:14 p.m. to 4:36 p.m., it is required to take measures to ensure the safety of students and staff,” we add.

Childcare will remain available in all establishments, but parents are required not to come to school to pick up their child during the eclipse.

No student will be able to go home alone either.

The Laval School Service Center is therefore added to the six other school service centers which have decided to hold an educational day on this date.

For its part, the office of the Minister of Education indicated Tuesday that the organization of the school calendar is the responsibility of the service centers.

A communication from the Public Health department was also sent to schools to inform them of the risks associated with the event, but also of safe ways to allow students to benefit from it.

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