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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Friday, November 17, 2017 is a PD Day – no school for students

Posted November 10, 2017

Friday, November 17, 2017 is a professional development day for Elementary and Secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, but Extended Day Programs will operate for enrolled students from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The focus for the PD Day will be School Improvement Planning in the morning. Teachers will participate in a whole-school activity […]

Public Health wants to hear from you on Supervised Injection Services

Posted November 3, 2017

Region of Waterloo Public Health and community partners have started having conversations about supervised injection services. They are asking those who live, work and go to school in Waterloo region for their opinion on these services. You can have your say on Supervised Injection Services through the region’s online survey. To participate in the survey […]

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