April 12 is a PD Day for all teaching and paraprofessional staff

Posted April 8, 2019

Friday, April 12, 2019 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, and all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) operated before and after school programs will be closed. Elementary Teachers will participate in a full day of professional development planned by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation […]

EXTENDED: Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for new members

Posted April 3, 2019

We have extended the deadline for applications to Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for new members. They invite parents/guardians of students currently enrolled in one of our schools to apply. The fundamental fact is that parents + engagement = student success. Your involvement with PIC can help us optimize […]

Street Smarts

Posted April 2, 2019

As we approach the summer time and children spend more time outdoors, please remind your child how to be safe in the community. Street Smart Do you know how to be street smart? Being street smart means knowing how to keep yourself safe from strangers when you’re alone or with other kids. Whether you’re walking to […]

Parenting with Passion

Posted April 2, 2019

Parenting with Passion Spring 2019 flyer

Register for our free family engagement series

Posted March 25, 2019

The Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) together with Waterloo Region Assembly of Public School Councils (WRAPSC) and Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) are hosting a series of free events for parents and caregivers. The theme for this year’s event is PARENT ENGAGEMENT: Lets Build Our Toolkit for Success. Registration for these events is required. Date: Wednesday, March […]

Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for new members – apply today

Posted March 19, 2019

Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for new members. They invite parents/guardians of students currently enrolled in one of our schools to apply. The fundamental fact is that parents + engagement = student success. Your involvement with PIC can help us optimize this equation. The mandate for this committee is to: Provide information and advice on parent […]

A Message Regarding the Attacks in New Zealand

Posted March 15, 2019

This morning, we awoke to the news of yet another terrorist attack on a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, that has left 49 people dead and several others wounded. We stand together in grieving this tragedy with our community. This senseless act will impact the thousands of students, staff, families and community members we welcome […]

Have your say in our funding priorities – take our survey

Posted March 7, 2019

There is still time to have your say and participate in our annual budget survey. By participating, you will tell us which funding priorities we should consider as we prepare our budget for the 2019-2020 school year, and beyond. Please complete our short survey to help us identify what areas matter to our communities. The survey […]

Frequently asked questions about the Momo Challenge

Posted March 4, 2019

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (PARENTS): Momo Challenge   What is the Momo challenge? ‘Momo’ is a scary and distorted looking ‘woman’ who suddenly appears in online content, and communicates disturbing information or demands to its audiences. Momo can appear in platforms such as Facebook, YouTube and Whatsapp and will provide threatening messages, violent images, or instructions […]

Feb 25: Buses cancelled, schools are open

Posted February 25, 2019

All school buses, taxis and special education routes are cancelled today due to weather. All schools are open and Extended Day Programs are operating. All transportation for WCSSAA sports games is also cancelled today. As always, parents may choose to keep their children home if they feel it is unsafe to travel to school. If […]

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