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9 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,June 17,2021 insidehalton.com Limited-time offers. MSRP of $28,995/$25,795 on the 2021 Forester 2.5i CVT /2021 Crosstrek Convenience CVT. *Advertised pricing consists of MSRP plus $1,800/$1,800 freight and PDI, $199 Admin, $199 Secure-Gard. $100 Tire Tax, $10 OMVIC, $20 Tire Levy, $28 PPSA Service fee charge, includes a full tank of gas. Taxes, license, registration and insurance are extra. $0 security deposit. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km per year for 36 months, or 60,000 km total, with excess charged at $0.10/km. Advertised price and weekly payments include an additional $750/$500 in Subaru Stackable Dollars. Subject to credit approval by Subaru Financial Services by TCCI. Leasing and financing programs available through Subaru Financial Services by TCCI. Other lease and finance rates and terms available; down payment or equivalent trade-in may be required. Contact Budds' Subaru for details. Models shown: 2021 Forester Limited /2021 Crosstrek Outdoor with an MSRP of $38,795/$29,995. Dealers may sell or lease for less or may have to order or trade. Vehicle(s) shown solely for purposes of illustration and may not be equipped exactly as shown. See Owner's Manual for complete details on system operation and limitations. Forester, Crosstrek and Subaru are registered trademarks. Offers end May 31, 2021. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. See Budds' Subaru or visit www.buddssubaru.ca for complete program details. www.buddssubaru.com 2430 South Service Rd WOakville, ON L6L 5M9 | 905-845-2800 For 36 months with $1050 up front. 156 payments required. HST not included. AT LEASE WEEKLY FOR $90 1.49%**APR2021 FORESTERWELL-EQUIPPED FROM $28,995* For 36 months with $500 up front. 156 payments required. HST not included. AT LEASE WEEKLY FOR $68 0.99%**APR2021 CROSSTREKWELL-EQUIPPED FROM $25,795* Handle any forecast this spring • Symmetrical Full-Time AWD • Award-winning safety • Generous cargo space Shop safely - book your appointment online. The Halton District School Board has released its much-anticipated plan for year-end celebrations at elementary schools. Despite Ontario Premier Doug Ford en- couraging Ontario schools to hold in-per- son, outdoor celebrations at the end go the month due to decreasing COVID-19 cases and increasing vaccinations, the Board has decided to keep the celebrations virtu- al. "Given the ongoing public health risk and uncertainty, we must make decisions that support the health and safety of every- one involved. Halton Region Public Health has provided further guidance, referenc- ing the provincial government's Roadmap to Reopen regarding a limit of 10 people at outdoor social gatherings and organized public events (beginning June 11)," HDSB stated in a notification to elementary school families. "This is especially impor- tant given the presence of Variants of Con- cern in our community, which are more transmissible. With these factors in mind, the safest way of celebrating is virtually." This also includes Grade 8 graduations. "We know how important graduation and end-of-year celebrations are for stu- dents, staff and families -- especially after such a challenging year. This is why teach- ers, students and families have already put tremendous effort and time into organiz- ing and preparing virtual graduation cere- monies for students and families. Schools have been planning graduation celebra- tions since early March as a way to provide an equitable and safe opportunity for all students and staff to celebrate this mile- stone," the board said. "Video salutes are in production or complete, as well as many other school specific special touches for Grade 8 stu- dents that abide by the Health and Safety protocols put in place across Ontario. These planned graduations and activities ensure there is equitable access for both in-person and virtual students to celebrate in all communities. Due to the limit of 10 people at outdoor gatherings, HDSB ele- mentary schools with Grade 8 students will continue with their previously planned virtual graduation ceremonies and activities." The board added "we did not make this decision lightly." There will be an in-person opportunity for students to pick up belongings and drop off Board-owned technology and re- sources on either Monday, June 28 or Tues- day, June 29, "with health and safety proto- cols in place," the Board said. SCHOOL YEAR-END PLANS ANNOUNCED LOUIE ROSELLA lrosella@metroland.com NEWS