With the education system moved completely online in September 2021, the use of schools as spaces for learning became obsolete. Within the first four weeks of the closure, school administrators and staff selectively cleared all classrooms of learning materials. Due to the increasing case numbers of Virus C and the need for medical emergency spaces, school buildings were quickly adapted to testing and quarantine care centres for those who had no private spaces at home to be properly quarantined.  

With the education system moved completely online in September 2021, the use of schools as spaces for learning became obsolete. Within the first four weeks of the closure, school administrators and staff selectively cleared all classrooms of learning materials. Due to the increasing case numbers of Virus C and the need for medical emergency spaces, school buildings were quickly adapted to testing and quarantine care centres for those who had no private spaces at home to be properly quarantined.  

[[File:Quarantine.jpg|300px|thumb|right| Elementary school transformed into Quarantine centre]]

[[File:Quarantine.jpg|300px|thumb|right| Elementary school transformed into quarantine centres]]

Many Ontarians objected to the use of empty schools as testing/quarantine centres due to the buildings’ proximity to large familial neighbourhoods with high populations of children and the elderly. In an address to the province in October 2021, the provincial Chevrolet government acknowledged that the new use of schools would be beneficial to those who did not wish to travel far from their homes and families for testing and quarantine. Two weeks later, protests against the repurposing of school spaces were held in spite of the serious health risks. Parents and school administrators said that the adaption of schools to medical centres “completely destroyed the hopes of return to normalcy” and “would make all school unsafe to return to if Virus C gets worse.”

Many Ontarians objected to the use of empty schools as testing/quarantine centres due to the buildings’ proximity to large familial neighbourhoods with high populations of children and the elderly. In an address to the province in October 2021, the provincial Chevrolet government acknowledged that the new use of schools would be beneficial to those who did not wish to travel far from their homes and families for testing and quarantine. Two weeks later, protests against the repurposing of school spaces were held in spite of the serious health risks. Parents and school administrators said that the adaption of schools to medical centres “completely destroyed the hopes of a return to normalcy” and “would make all schools unsafe to return to if Virus C gets worse.”

[[File:Protestors.jpg|300px|thumb|right| Parents protesting the closure of schools]]

[[File:Protestors.jpg|300px|thumb|right| Parents protesting the closure of schools]]

When asked to comment the protests, Premier Chevrolet told reporters:  

When asked to comment on the protests, Premier Chevrolet told reporters:  

<blockquote>"The age of physical schooling is now obsolete. We are in a time when we must adapt as the world around us changes. This resistance to change will help no one. Not out schools. Not our teachers. Not our kids. No one. Those people protesting in the streets, with full knowledge of this serious pandemic we are living in, again are completely irresponsible. Digital learning is our reality now. We must all learn to adapt." </blockquote>

<blockquote>"The age of physical schooling is now obsolete. We are in a time when we must adapt as the world around us changes. This resistance to change will help no one. Not out schools. Not our teachers. Not our kids. No one. Those people protesting in the streets, with full knowledge of this serious pandemic we are living in, again are completely irresponsible. Digital learning is our reality now. We must all learn to adapt." </blockquote>

Protesters were swiftly dispersed by authorities within two hours of assembly. The first recorded community transmission case of Virus was reported two days later, the individual was installed in the new quarantine centre—what was once an elementary school.   

Protesters were swiftly dispersed by authorities within two hours of assembly. The first recorded community transmission case of the Virus C was reported two days later, the individual was installed in the new quarantine centre—what was once an elementary school.   

'''Private School Debate'''

'''Private School Debate'''

   

   

* In the physical learning space there was a very big emphasis on the physical and social interactions of students. Students developed social skills and promoted a sense of community by actively working together in spaces where they can see and communicate with one another.  

* In the physical learning space there was a very big emphasis on the physical and social interactions of students. Students developed social skills and promoted a sense of community by actively working together in spaces where they can see and communicate with one another.