INSTRUCTIONS ON THE GRADUAL RETURN TO IN-PERSON TRAINING
Last Updated: 8 April 2022
800 Squadron will return to in-person weekly training on 12 April 2022!
Here's what you need to know:
Training will be hybrid - some training levels will be online, and some in-person each week. Check the Google Classroom and the front page of the squadron website each week to see who is in-person or online.
In-person training will be held on Tuesday evenings at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Secondary School (3700 Trelawny Circle), which is 800 Sqn's usual training location.
How to Prepare:
Review the COVID Safety policies below.
Ensure that your Health Card is not expired - and bring it with you to cadets!
Review the Joining Instructions from the Enrolment page - Annex B 'What to Expect at Cadets' has useful info pertaining to the use of the OLMC facility, as well as regular cadet routines.
Check the front page of the Website to see what the Dress is for this week, and who is online or in-person.
Notes on Drop-Off, Pick-Up, and the OLMC Facility:
All Cadets must complete the Ontario School Screening / Self- Assessment tool before arriving, and display it at sign-in.
Drop-off at OLMC is from 6:10-6:25pm. Pick-up is from 9:25-9:45pm.
Use the north parking lot for pickup and drop-off. DO NOT use the fire route which extends around the school, or the front driveway.
Enter/Exit through the North side door, next to the shipping bay. DO NOT use the front entrance.
As part of our permit agreement, no persons aside from cadets and staff are permitted in the building - this includes parents and family.
Cadets should bring a clearly-labeled water bottle with them, and eat a proper meal before attending. As part of our permit agreement, there will be no food or drink (besides water) permitted.
OLMC does not require proof of vaccination to attend.
Standing Safety Policies:
Prior to arrival, all participants (staff and cadets) must complete the Ontario School Screening / Self-Assessment Tool with a favourable result.
Masks are to be worn in all indoor settings, and outdoors when distancing cannot be maintained.
Physical distancing of 2 metres will continue, expanding to 3 metres during high exertion / aerobic activity, and as directed for music training.
We will follow any requirements by a facility owner/operator pertaining to proof of vaccination where applicable.
Hand washing and sanitization measures will be implemented at all activities.
We will abide by any additional restrictions, requirements, or guidance announced by the Peel Public Health Unit.
Update on use of NMMs (Non-Medical Masks): Although provincial masking requirements are lifted effective 21 March 2022, the National CJCR instructions on Cadet Training in a persistent COVID environment will continue to require mask-wearing as a nationwide policy at this time. See policy HERE.
Please report to your staff any positive COVID case following a cadet activity.