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 […]

Information Regarding “Students Say No” – April 4, 2019

Posted April 3, 2019

We have been made aware that across the province, on Thursday, April 4th, students are talking about walking out of their classes to demonstrate their feelings about the recently announced changes regarding our public education system. As educators, we respect the right of students to express their voice in a positive and respectful way, where […]

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 […]

OSSLT Information Update

Posted March 21, 2019

On Wednesday, March 27, Grade 10 students will write the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). Any senior students who have yet to complete this graduation requirement will also write on March 27, 2019.The Literacy Test, administered by Ontario’s Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO), is used to determine whether a student has the literacy […]

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 8, 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 […]

Co-Prime Elections Today!

Posted March 7, 2019

Staff and students are invited to submit their vote for two (2) candidates in the GPSS preliminary Co-prime election Thursday March 7th. Please follow the link to vote. The form will be closed at the end of A block. If you miss the vote for any reason, please visit the SAC office to submit your […]

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 […]

Pink Shirt Day is February 27

Posted February 24, 2019

On Wednesday, February 27, join us in recognizing Pink Shirt Day. This is a day to stand up against bullying. This movement was inspired by the actions of two high school students from Nova Scotia. In 2007, the students witnessed a Grade 9 boy being bullied for wearing a pink polo shirt on his first […]

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