Tentative Deal Reached Between Province & ETFO

Posted November 4, 2015

We are very pleased to announce that on November 2, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) reached a tentative agreement with the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA). Once the tentative central agreement has been ratified, we will be able to determine the timelines and process for teachers completing […]

French Immersion Registration Information Sessions

Posted November 4, 2015

Registration for Grade 1 French Immersion will begin on Thursday, January 7, 2016 on the Waterloo Region District School Board website at www.wrdsb.ca/french.  Parents/guardians of children in senior kindergarten are invited to attend an information session to learn more about French programs in the WRDSB and the registration process for Grade 1 French Immersion.  Information […]

Water Main Break

Posted November 3, 2015

There was a water main break near our school which caused us to have no water pressure for a couple of hours this morning.  While the city crews are working hard to fix the break, the school board has come up with a temporary solution.  For the time being we have a water truck stationed […]

We are open today!

Posted November 3, 2015

Classes are going on as usual.

Update Regarding Elementary Progress Report Cards

Posted October 27, 2015

We appreciate the ongoing patience and support of parents/guardians during this time of province-wide labour unrest and uncertainty in our schools. Given the current cumulative impact of provincial labour action on the part of elementary teachers and WRDSB support staff (secretaries, custodians and supervision monitors in schools as well as some central staff), the Waterloo […]

Update Regarding Withdrawal of Extracurricular Activities

Posted October 23, 2015

On Oct. 22, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) announced that they would be escalating their current job action next week, if a provincial agreement is not reached. As per their news release, beginning Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, elementary teachers and occasional teachers will withdraw from all voluntary extracurricular activities in Ontario public schools, […]

Students may not leave school property at lunch

Posted October 20, 2015

It is school policy that all students stay on property during the nutrition breaks.  There are two exceptions:  a parent gives a student permission to go home for the break or a parent comes and signs the student out during the break.  Parents, please do not give your child a note giving them permission to […]

School Council – October 21

Posted October 20, 2015

Are you interested in finding out more about our School Council?  Our next meeting is Wednesday, October 21 at 7 p.m. in the Library.  All parents are welcome!!

Important Information Regarding Rentals & Community Use of Schools

Posted October 14, 2015

Educational Support Staff/Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (ESS/OSSTF) and the Custodial and Maintenance Association/Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (CAMA/OSSTF) are currently in ongoing province-wide labour negotiations with the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Public School Boards Association (OPSBA). As a result, members of ESS/OSSTF and CAMA/OSSTF are taking part in a legal job sanctions. […]

Important Notice for Elementary Students & Families

Posted October 6, 2015

Dear Parents/Guardians of Elementary Students: We wanted to provide you with an update about job action being taken by teaching staff represented by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) and Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) Support Staff, which includes secretaries, custodians & supervision monitors in schools as well as some central staff. Currently, […]

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