Trustees form a committee to consider full-year schooling
Posted January 16, 2018
On Monday evening, trustees voted in favour of establishing a committee to look into the option of full-year schooling. Full-year schooling means students would get the same number of days in school but with more frequent, shorter breaks in the year. The committee will review research, look at examples of boards currently running full-year programs […]
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Some Grade 9 students prepare to take the EQAO math assessment
Posted January 12, 2018
Our Grade 9 students who took math in their first semester will be writing the EQAO math assessment in the coming days. The Grade 9 assessment of mathematics tests the skills students will have learned by the end of their Grade 9 math journey. Different versions of the test are administered in the academic and […]
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Talking to your child about opioids
Posted December 22, 2017
Dear Parents and Caregivers, Once again, we are sending families important information about opioid-related drug overdoses and urging you to speak with your children about staying safe. On December 2, 2017, Waterloo Regional Police Services reported that 65 people in our region died as a result of a suspected overdose. This is a 71 per […]
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Day 1: Party with a purpose at Glenview Park SS
Posted December 11, 2017
At the end of November, 130 GPSS students and staff came together in a fun and meaningful way to raise money for children with cancer and their families. The Inside Ride is an indoor cycling challenge and fundraising event presented by the Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation. This giving party was an exciting morning […]
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Grade 8 Night!! December 6th 7-9pm
Posted November 30, 2017
Glenview Park Secondary School’s Grade 8 Night will be held on Wednesday, December 6th from 7-9pm. Tour the school, meet the staff, and learn about the exciting programs offered at G.P.S.S. For more information contact the school at 519-621-9510 Don’t Miss this awesome, fun- filled evening!!
EQAO 101 for High School Students
Posted November 28, 2017
High school students participate in two EQAO tests – a math test in Grade 9 and a literacy test in Grade 10. We not only want to help our students do their best, but also feel confident and prepared leading up to these tests. Check out this video to learn what EQAO testing means for […]
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Our guide for the winter season
Posted November 27, 2017
Winter is coming and we want to ensure that we are ready for what Mother Nature has in store for us this season. During bad weather conditions, we may need to cancel buses or close schools for the safety of our students and staff. Here’s what you need to know: Learn more about our Severe Weather procedures.
School Council Nov. 22 at 6:30 p.m.
Posted November 21, 2017
Please join us at our School Council meeting. Wednesday Nov. 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the library. Agenda items include: orientation to School Council, school needs and opportunities, recent and upcoming events, and fundraising. Please bring any questions. All are welcome.
Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week – November 19-25
Posted November 20, 2017
We are committed to providing a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment for all students – each and every one. Ontario’s Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week runs from November 19 to 25, 2017. This week is an opportunity for us all to reinforce clear and positive messages that bullying is not acceptable in our schools […]
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OHIP+ Children and Youth Pharmacare
Posted November 14, 2017
We want to remind students, parents and caregivers that starting on January 1, 2018, Ontario will provide free prescription drug coverage for all children and youth aged 24 and under. Children and youth will have access to over 4,400 medications and other drug products at no cost. Enrolment in OHIP+ is automatic – you will […]