Bag2School fundraiser

Posted March 25, 2019

The textile industry is the second greatest polluting industry in the world after only oil.  Currently 85% of textile waste is still disposed of in landfill, yet it is almost 100% recyclable (96% - 97% recoverable). From April 1 to April 23, ILPS is holding the Bag2School fundraiser. Please bring your ...

Osprey Spirit Wear orders

Posted March 25, 2019

At the request of School Council, we have decided to extend the spirit wear order date to Friday, March 29th. A size running is now available in the office. Please note - all cheques are to be made payable to Print T's.  Attached is a colour copy of the order ...

March School Council newsletter

Posted March 25, 2019

March 2019 NewsletterV2

Students, staff and parents – please take our voluntary Diversity Data Survey

Posted March 22, 2019

From March 22 to April 18, 2019, the Upper Grand District School Board is conducting a system-wide survey, to help the board understand the demographic makeup, diversity and ongoing needs of our student population.

ILPS wishes all of our families a safe and restful March Break

Posted March 8, 2019

Dear ILPS families, We have had a busy start to Term 2 and are looking forward to our return to school on Monday, March 18th. The last few months of school always seem to fly by! This week we were privileged to have the Orangeville Community Band perform for all of our ...

ILPS March 2019 School Newsletter

Posted March 1, 2019

Dear Parents and Guardians, The past two days of sunshine have are a reminder that Spring is around the corner!   We are all appreciating longer days (more sunshine!) and the promise of flowers blooming in the near future. We have had an excellent start to Term 2 here at Island Lake and ...

ILPS February 2019 Newsletter

Posted February 1, 2019

February 2019 Newsletter Dear Parents and Guardians, We are looking forward to the end of the January Deep Freeze!  Students have managed the numerous indoor recesses relatively well.  We are sure they are looking forward to being able to take a fresh air and exercise break from their classrooms at recess when ...

Island Lake PS students spread their generosity across North America over the holiday season

Posted January 7, 2019

January 7, 2019 ORANGEVILLE, Ontario – A grade 2 class at Island Lake Public School has started a revolution of 7 year olds giving back during the holidays throughout North America. After reading the story The Man with the Violin by Kathy Stinson, which details the experiences of renowned violinist Joshua Bell, students ...

ILPS December 2018 School Newsletter

Posted November 30, 2018

Dear Parents and Guardians, This is the new format for our monthly newsletter.  In order to meet Ministry Accessibility Guidelines, we will be posting our newsletter on our website.  Reminders and a link to the school website will be emailed out to parents and guardians every month.  It is very important ...

Bookfair Nov 26-30th

Posted November 22, 2018

Hello parents! It's that exciting time of year again...the LLC Scholastic Bookfair! This year's theme is Enchanted Forest and the students are very excited to visit our fair and help support this fundraiser for the school library and makerspace. Books make terrific gifts for the holiday season, ...