English schools are still closed

@dodo19 (48065)

Beaconsfield, Quebec

March 12, 2026 6:34am CST

My kids go to English schools in the area. On Tuesday, the English school board of the area said that schools would be closed yesterday due to the freezing rain being called for. As you can imagine, my kids were not complaining about that. Well, this morning, the school board decided to keep schools closed because of the roads and power outages. I know my kids were hoping to have another day off. I think they'll be happy when they wake up. When I took my dog out for a walk, I noticed a bus go by and some kids going to the bus stop. I checked the Frech school board and apparently most schools are opened, minus those dealing with power outages. I thought that was interesting. Either way, I know my kids will be happy and I'm kinda happy they're home too. Roads don't look great and sometimes better be safe than sorry.

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@DianneN (254717)

• United States

12 Mar

I agree that your kids are better off staying home with weather like that. When I taught, school cancellations were done with the students’ best interests at heart. Hope they enjoy their time off!

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@dodo19 (48065)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

12 Mar

It's nice that I'm not the only one. I think it's important to think of the students' best interests. They are definitely happy to have an extra off.

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@dodo19 (48065)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

12 Mar

@DianneN I can imagine that you were happy. I don't think they will have too. But I'm not sure right now.

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@DianneN (254717)

• United States

12 Mar

@dodo19 I was always just as happy when I was teaching and had the day off

Will they have to make up those lost days of school as we did?

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@DaddyEvil (173656)

• United States

12 Mar

I agree, better safe than sorry.

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@dodo19 (48065)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

12 Mar

Glad it's not just me. Sometimes it's better that way.

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@dodo19 (48065)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

12 Mar

@DaddyEvil Honestly, I'm not sure how that will work. They may not have to do extra days. Schools don't work the same way up here. They may have to do an extra day, maybe not. Not sure.

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@DaddyEvil (173656)

• United States

12 Mar

@dodo19 Will they still be happy when they have to go extra days at the end of their school year to make up for snow days they missed?

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@Juliaacv (55876)

• Canada

13 Mar

I know that the news reported that your province really got hit hard with ice. I hope that you and your family are safe. School boards rarely share opinions on such days.

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@dodo19 (48065)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

13 Mar

Yeah, we did get quite a bit of freezing rain and ice. It wasn't too bad, but still quite a bit ... We were all safe and such. It's definitely interesting to see the differing opinions.

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@Juliaacv (55876)

• Canada

13 Mar

@dodo19 We got a mini blizzard this morning. Huge heavy flakes of snow and high winds.

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@TheHorse (237676)

• Walnut Creek, California

1 Apr

@Juliaacv Did it stick?

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@moffittjc (128427)

• Gainesville, Florida

25 Apr

You have the choice of which schools to send your kids to? Why wouldn’t there just be one school system that teaches both French and English? I find that very interesting! I don’t know if you follow hockey, but the Habs are beating up my favorite team in the playoffs right now!

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@dodo19 (48065)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

27 Apr

Yes, we do have the choice. I'm not sure why it's not all under one school board. But we also live in Quebec. So ... either way it is what it is. I don't really follow hockey, but I did hear the Habs won a game the other night, which is good. Sorry they're beating yours.

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@dodo19 (48065)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

27 Apr

@moffittjc I think most might be sending them to a French school. We have the option considering that my husband went to an English school. It's weird here. We'll have to see how things go between the two teams.

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@moffittjc (128427)

• Gainesville, Florida

27 Apr

@dodo19 I figured with it being Quebec that there would be an option for either French or English schools. Is there a balance between the two, or do most people send their kids to the French schools? The Lightning won their game last night against the Canadiens, so the playoff between the two is now tied at 2 games apiece, with three games left in round 1.

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@TheHorse (237676)

• Walnut Creek, California

1 Apr

Heh. Do you know the comic strip "Calvin and Hobbes"? Calvin (aged six) is always quite happy when there's a "snow day."

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@dodo19 (48065)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

1 Apr

Yes, I do know the strip. Yup, my kids were too when they had those days off.

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@dodo19 (48065)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

1 Apr

@TheHorse Yeah my husband does enjoy it. He has shown me some and they're funny.

@TheHorse (237676)

• Walnut Creek, California

1 Apr

@dodo19 It is actually my favorite comic strip.

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@Neil43 (4483)

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21 Apr

I hope the schools open soon. In the meantime, let the kids enjoy their holidays at home.

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@dodo19 (48065)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

22 Apr

It was only for 2 days a while back. Mostly due to the weather. It's all good.

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@Neil43 (4483)

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27 Apr

@dodo19 I see. Good to know.

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@shaggin (74981)

• United States

1 Apr

Wow well I’m glad your children’s school closed that sounds like a much safer option!

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@dodo19 (48065)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

1 Apr

I'm glad that they closed for those days too. Better be safe than sorry for sure.

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@celticeagle (188773)

• Boise, Idaho

13 Mar

Oh, such a relief to have them home and know they are safe. So the other schools had their power.

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@dodo19 (48065)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

13 Mar

It was good to have them home. I think most schools had power. It's just the english school board cancelled school for everyone, while the french school board only did so for those without. Those with power had to go.

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@celticeagle (188773)

• Boise, Idaho

14 Mar

@dodo19 ........they have different people seeing it in different ways.

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@luisadannointed (11062)

• Philippines

13 Mar

No kids will say I love to go to school only those who love to study. Lol!

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@dodo19 (48065)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

13 Mar

Lol. Very true.

@noni1959 (12965)

• United States

21 Mar

I'm glad they decided no school for safety reasons. I bet they were happy.

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@dodo19 (48065)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

23 Mar

They were definitely happy to have those days off. They didn't complain.

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@AliCanary (4313)

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17 Mar

Je suis desolee pour les eleves francaises :shrug:

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@dodo19 (48065)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

17 Mar

Yeah absolutely.

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@LindaOHio (220739)

• United States

13 Mar

The kids will love being off; and you will feel better that they are safe.

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@dodo19 (48065)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

13 Mar

They definitely enjoyed having the day off for sure. It did give some piece of mind that they were okay.

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@Ineeddentures (31579)

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12 Mar

I wouldn't complain of I was a kid Yay for days off school

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@dodo19 (48065)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

1 Apr

I wouldn't have complained either. Mine sure didn't.

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@Ciclis (180)

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31 Mar

I hope your kids enjoy their day off. I usually have my grandsons when there is no school because of snow or freezing rain and he's always happy. One thing they do here is if school will be closed for a few days they do Non Traditional Learning meaning the teachers send their work throught the student portal and they do online school, so to say.

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@dodo19 (48065)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

31 Mar

They were happy to have those days off. It's nice that you are able to have some time with your grandsons when this happens.

@AmbiePam (119026)

• United States

12 Mar

I’m with you on being better safe than sorry. There is no reason to push it.

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@dodo19 (48065)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

12 Mar

Exactly. If the roads aren't the best and all, why risk it?

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@BarBaraPrz (51756)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

12 Mar

Yes, better safe than sorry. Have fun.

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@dodo19 (48065)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

12 Mar

Thanks. For sure better safe than sorry.

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@snowy22315 (207310)

• United States

12 Mar

Yuk freezing rain. Glad that is not happening here.

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@dodo19 (48065)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

12 Mar

I agree. Thankfully it wasn't horrible. Now we're getting some snow. Ugh. It is what it is.

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@toniganzon (76916)

• Philippines

12 Mar

You are right. It's better be safe than sorry. Safety first.

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@dodo19 (48065)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

12 Mar

Thanks. Glad it's not just me. Sometimes it's better to be safe. Why take the risk sometimes.

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@Marilynda1225 (90517)

• United States

12 Mar

I'm sure the kids will be happy to be able to stay home and I do agree that it's better to be safe than sorry. Freezing rain does sound like it could cause a lot of accidents,

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@dodo19 (48065)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

12 Mar

It's definitely better to be safe than sorry. Sometimes, it's not worth the risk. They're definitely happy to have another day off. They're enjoying it.

@JudyEv (379703)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Mar

If the roads are icy and there are power outages, it's probably good that the school is staying closed.

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@dodo19 (48065)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

12 Mar

I agree with you. I think it's for the best.

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