WRDSB PIC PRESENTS
Posted March 11, 2015
On Saturday April 18th there will be a conference on the following topics: Raising Money Smart Kids, Win Win in any kind of Meeting, Anxiety in Children, Elementary Math: What’s the problem? Easing the transition from High School to University, Homework: what really matters. It will take place at Bluevale Collegiate Institute 80 Bluevale St. […]
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Grade 8 Graduation Photos
Posted March 2, 2015
Grade 8 graduation photos will take place on Thursday March 12, 2015. It is recommended that boys wear a white collared shirt and tie. It is suggested that girls wear a white shirt or blouse, however any colour is accepted.
February 23 – All schools open & buses are running
Posted February 23, 2015
Transportation is running and schools are open today.
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Why were our schools closed Friday?
Posted February 23, 2015
The WRDSB has put in place a frigid temperature threshold in our severe weather procedure primarily for three reasons related to the safety of our students:
1. According to Environment Canada, at -35C exposed skin can freeze within 10 minutes. Environment Canada indicates that in temperatures between -28 to -39 there is a high risk of exposed skin freezing (frostnip or frostbite). This temperature is very unusual for our region and some students may not have the appropriate clothing to protect themselves.
2. Most students will take longer than 10 minutes to walk to school and the bused students may wait for an extended period of time should any bus be delayed.
3. We are unable to guarantee crossing guard service to our students as individual crossing guards have a right to maintain their safety given that they are exposed for extended periods of time in frigid temperatures.
The Education Centre remains open and is fully operational.
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February 20 – All Schools are Closed & Buses Cancelled
Posted February 20, 2015
Due to frigid temperatures, all schools are closed today and all buses are cancelled. All Extended Day Programs are also closed. The Education Centre remains open for those who can safely arrive to work.
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When do Schools Close Due to Weather?
Posted February 19, 2015
Our procedure for severe weather provides guidelines and expectations for school closings due to severe weather, and how this information is communicated to our families.
Severe weather refers to conditions such as ice, fog, rain, sleet, snow, wind and/or frigid temperatures and wind chills. We consider a frigid temperature to be -35C with wind chill, or colder.
The general manager of Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) will monitor weather and temperatures in the region beginning at 5:30am, using Environment Canada’s wind chill index. If the temperature is forecasted to reach or exceed -35C with wind chill at 7:00am, buses will not operate and schools will be closed. The education centre will be open to those employees who can safely arrive to work.
How do we communicate cancellations or closures?
Decisions relating to cancellations and closures are made by 6:00am. Any cancellations and closures will be posted on our website and school websites. Information will also be available on our twitter account (@wrdsb). We encourage you to monitor our website and listen to local media for up-to-date cancellation and closures.
Parents have the option of keeping their children at home when concerned about weather conditions.
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WEATHER WATCH
Posted February 18, 2015
The forecast for tomorrow morning is calling for very frigid temperatures. New WRDSB policies may close schools when the temperature is extremely cold. Please listen to the radio tomorrow morning just in case schools are closed.
School Council
Posted February 17, 2015
There will be a presentation for all parents/guardians at 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 on Wednesday Feb 18th in our library. Learn how marks are developed for your child’s report card. Our School Council meeting will follow at 7:15. All parents are welcome to attend School Council as well. We hope to see you there.
Family Day
Posted February 13, 2015
Queensmount wishes all our families a happy Family Day. School will be closed Monday February 16th.
REC Day Forms
Posted February 12, 2015
Make sure you get your REC day forms in by Friday Feb. 13th.