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Principal’s Message – February 14, 2020

Posted February 14, 2020

Happy Valentine’s Day to all our families.  Pay attention to our Twitter feed next week as you will see how our Kindergartens in the primary hall are making us all feel the love with their art installations down the hall.  Our kindergarteners are always focused on being kind ...

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Principal’s Message – February 1, 2020

Posted February 1, 2020

Welcome to Black History Month.  This month we will be focusing on the contributions and history of influential Canadians whose lives have helped shape our country.  Each day on the announcements students will learn a little more about Canadians of African Descent. We have some wonderful presentations planned ...

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Information for parents/guardians about coronavirus

Posted January 27, 2020

Information for UGDSB parents and guardians regarding coronavirus.

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Principal’s Message – January 26, 2020

Posted January 26, 2020

Congratulations to the Junior students who participated in the Junior Volleyball Tournaments at the school this week.  The development of skills and teamwork was evident in each practice and on game day. Thank you to our intermediate coaches for your time and energy.  Thanks to Mrs. Carson-Pedri and ...

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Important letter regarding Term 1 Report Cards

Posted January 22, 2020

Please read for important information about the impact current provincial job action will have on elementary Term 1 report cards.

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Important information about the Transportation website during strikes

Posted January 20, 2020

Please read for important information about student transportation (busing) communication during a strike that results in the closure of schools to students. 

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Principal’s Message – January 18, 2020

Posted January 18, 2020

One of the strengths of our school is connections.  I am always touched when I see students in our older grades working with students in younger grades.  Some individuals have been asked to be leaders and read with younger students, play math games or just hang out.  Never, ...

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NEW DATE: JK Registration & French Immersion On-Time Application Window

Posted January 10, 2020

The French Immersion on-time application deadline has been extended to Monday January 20, 2020, at 4 p.m.

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Kindergarten Registration begins January 7th, 2020.

Posted January 6, 2020

Registration for new UGDSB JK and SK students for September 2020 will take place at your child’s home school from January 7-17, 2020.

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Principal’s Message – December 15, 2019

Posted December 15, 2019

Congratulations to all who were involved in the Mary Poppins play.  It was magical in every way...from the acting, sets, lighting, props, costumes.  Over 200 students were involved in the production in some way making this a truly community production.  Thanks to all parents who made sure that ...

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Orangeville/Dufferin and Erin Secondary French Immersion (FI) Assessment

Posted December 9, 2019

The Orangeville/Dufferin and Erin Secondary French Immersion (FI) Assessment – Final Report is being presented at the Business Operations Committee meeting on December 10, 2019. The report has considered secondary FI programming in Orangeville, Dufferin and Erin including; the history of FI, enrolment, cohort sizes, and participation and retention rate ...

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Principal’s Message – December 8, 2019

Posted December 8, 2019

It takes a village to put on a Mary Poppins play.  Thanks to all the parents and volunteers who are lending us their talents and time to support our actors, to sew costumes and to build props.  We look forward to sharing the result of all this hard ...

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Principal’s Message – December 1, 2019

Posted December 1, 2019

Congratulations to the Breakfast with Santa Committee on a hugely successful event yesterday.  It is wonderful to invite our community in and enjoy time with Santa and each other. The breakfast, the treasure trays, silent auction, cookies, vendors, clothing swap, bake sale and photo booth...amazing.  I was reminded ...

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Principal’s Message – November 22, 2019

Posted November 22, 2019

Yesterday, progress reports went home in your child’s backpack.  These reports are designed to begin a conversation with your child’s teacher.  Information about scheduling an interview was provided in the report card envelope. All interviews are booked online.  Interviews are happening next Friday (the school is closed to ...

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