January 18: Bus Cancellation in Woolwich, Wellesley, Wilmot & North Dumfries

Posted January 18, 2016

Due to current weather conditions,  all school buses, taxis, and special education routes in Wellesley, Wilmot, Woolwich and North Dumfries Townships are CANCELLED. All schools are OPEN. Extended Day programs are operating, and the Education Centre is open.

Become Familiar with our Severe Weather Procedure

Posted January 13, 2016

As the cold weather arrives, it’s important for everyone to be familiar with our Severe Weather Conditions procedure. There are some changes to the procedure for the 2015-16 school year: Frigid Temperatures: Schools will NOT automatically be closed when temperatures reach -35C or colder with wind-chill. While buses will not operate, the decision to close schools […]

Bus Cancellation – January 11

Posted January 11, 2016

Due to current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes in WELLESLEY, WILMOT and WOOLWICH TOWNSHIP are cancelled.

All schools are OPEN and Extended Day child care programs are open. The Education Centre is also open.

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Kindergarten Registration

Posted January 7, 2016

Parents are asked to watch for the “Kindergarten Registration” link that will be appearing on our website.  Kindergarten registration will occur from February 8-12 at the school.  It is also possible to complete registration online.  Details to follow.  Any child born in 2011 or 2012 is eligible to attend kindergarten within a school’s catchment.

Festival of Lights a great success

Posted January 4, 2016

There were many magical moments as we travelled around the world to discover different celebrations of light.  Thanks to our students, staff, and especially our music teacher, Miss Weber, for sharing their talents in such a beautiful way.

Welcome Miss Kay

Posted January 4, 2016

We are happy to welcome back Miss Kay who is returning to us as our new Special Education Resource Teacher.  She is looking forward to working with our students, teachers and families in providing support for our special education needs.

Hospice Support

Posted December 16, 2015

A free workshop is being offered for parents, grandparents, guardians and caregivers on supporting grieving and bereaved children and teens through the holidays.   More information is available from Hospice of Waterloo Region.  Hospice Waterloo Region  The workshop is 7:15-8:15 December 15 at Hospice of Waterloo Region Family Centre, 298 Lawrence Avenue, Kitchener.

Holiday Reading

Posted December 15, 2015

I hope that our students and families will have time to enjoy lots of reading over the holidays.  The WRDSB library website has lots of resources to explore – ebooks, databases and encycopedias.  Happy reading!  Follow this link: Library Learning Commons You can also go to the board’s website, open the learning tab and follow […]

School Council

Posted December 15, 2015

Our next meeting is January 19.  Thanks to school council for all their work this fall.  We look forward to working with new members as well in the new year.  All the best for happy holidays.

WRDSB school of the Day feature

Posted December 11, 2015

Our ribbon cutting ceremony was the featured WRDSB school of the day for December 11.  Check out the coverage at http://www.wrdsb.ca/blog/2015/12/11/preston-ps-officially-opens-their-new-playground/

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