February 20, 2024

The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon (CSC Nouvelon), Rainbow District School Board (RDSB), Sudbury Catholic District School Board (SCSDB) and Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord have rescheduled the April 19th Professional Activity Day to Monday, April 8, 2024.

The change will ensure there is no school for students on Monday, April 8, 2024, the day of the solar eclipse, which is expected to occur at or near dismissal times and result in temporary darkness. There is also a concern that students that are taking the bus or walking home without adult supervision may try to watch the eclipse and risk damaging their eyesight.

The school boards are erring on the side of caution, with safety first and foremost.

The Canadian Association of Optometrists has issued a set of guidelines for safe viewing of the eclipse.  Parents/guardians are invited to consult their website to better understand the risks that influenced the decision to change the PA Day.

The school boards thank parents/guardians for their understanding.

Friday, April 19, 2024 will be a regular school day.

Media Contacts:

Paul de la Riva

Director of Communications and External Relations

Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon

705-673-5626, ext. 294 

Carole Dubé

Director of Communications

Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord

705-671-1533, ext. 2233

Nicole Charette

Senior Advisor, Corporate Communications and Strategic Planning

Rainbow District School Board

705-674-3171, ext. 7217

Erin Kendall

Communications Officer

Sudbury Catholic District School Board

705-673-5620, ext. 375