This year we are going to be working on staying healthy and the best way to prevent spreading germs is to wash our hands properly.

Students are going to be reminded to wash their hands:

  • before leaving home
  • on arriving at school
  • before leaving school
  • after using the toilet
  • before transitioning to another school setting (e.g.: moving to music, the library, gym, or another classroom) upon returning from another school setting to the classroom
  • after sneezing or coughing
  • after recess break and outdoor activities
  • before eating any food including snacks
  • before touching their face (nose, eyes or mask)
  • before putting on their masks and after taking off their mask
  • whenever hands are visibly dirty

Below is a video that demonstrates the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) guide to washing your hands.  The read paint is a great visual on just how much work goes into washing our hands properly.  We will be reviewing hand washing in September but it helps to reinforce the same procedures at home.