Preston Panda adventure pathway opens

Posted October 30, 2015

Work was completed today on the pathway that surrounds our creative playground.  Our students are enjoying the adventure of travelling over the rumble bridge, climbing the stepping logs, and stepping on stage.  A huge thanks goes to our whole school community for supporting fundraising, and to the school council and the greening committee for all of the work […]

New performance rock arrives

Posted October 27, 2015

Our students are enjoying the arrival of our new performance rock in our outdoor classroom.   They also love the new pathways around our creative playground.  It is exciting seeing our greening project come to life.

Getting ready for spring

Posted October 27, 2015

School council has kindly provided enough daffodil bulbs for every student in our school to plant.  What a perfect way to connect our students with our environment.  Knowing that lots of beautiful colour awaits us in the spring will help us through the winter ahead.

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, […]

News from Langs

Posted October 21, 2015

Let’s Talk About It Langs presents Let’s Talk About It a program designed to help parents with children 6-12 years. Common topics include, puberty, internet safety, self-care, family fun activities, and nutrition. Call Suzanne today to learn more 519-653-1470 ext. 286. Childcare available. Thursdays 9:30-11:00 am www.langs.org

School Council on Tuesday, October 20

Posted October 16, 2015

All parents and guardians are invited to our second meeting of the year.  Child care is provided.

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, […]

We Day Toronto – Livestream

Posted October 1, 2015

Starting at 9:00 a.m., you can watch the We Day concert LIVE: www.weday.com/watch/ Be sure to follow along and interact with us on Twitter using the hashtag #WeDayWRDSB.