News & Announcements
Open House
Looking forward to seeing families Thursday night from 6:00-7:30pm for our Open House. In addition to meeting your child's teacher, staff from Immigrant Services will be on site, as well as some of our Westwood School Council members. Also, Mr. Akyol will have information available and a "help" station ifTerry Fox Run
On September 26th, Westwood Public School will be participating in this year's Terry Fox School Run for cancer research. We are proud to continue the legacy of one of our country’s greatest heroes.School/Home Communication
There are still a few glitches with our communication app UG Connect. We will have information to assist parents available at our Open House on Thursday night. Thank you for your patience!Clothing Donations
We are looking for extra clothing, particularly for kindergarten-grade 2 students. If you have pants, shirts, or coats that your children have grown out of and you are looking to donate, we will gladly take them at the office. Thank you!Mr. Akyol – Vice Principal’s Message
Dear Parents and Guardians: My name is Ibrahim Akyol and I am the new Vice Principal of Westwood Public School. Over the past 12 years, I was a teacher and Vice Principal in the Toronto District School Board. I am very excited to be joining the UpperWhat you need to know to register your child for school
The 2019-2020 school year begins on September 3, which means it is almost time to register your child if you are new to the Upper Grand District School Board.
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Westwood Office hours
Please be aware that the school office will be CLOSED as of Friday, June 28 at 4pm, and will re-open the afternoon of Tuesday, August 27, 2019. If you need assistance over the summer, please contact the UGDSB office at 519-822-4420.School Messenger
In the fall, Westwood will continue to use its website, online calendar and twitter to share out information to the community. We will also be regularly using the UGDSB School Messenger app to share more immediate information through push-notifications. The app can also be used to access theGrade 8 Camp!
The campers are off to Wahanowin for the week. They'll be back on Friday. If you need to get a hold of your child, please contact the school.Grade 8 Camp
The grade 8 students are heading to Camp next week. Be sure to pack according to the list Mr. Collier has sent you. Campers will leave Westwood Monday morning and arrive back on Friday afternoon around 3:00pm.School Council’s Yard Party
On Monday, a flyer for our annual Yard Party (June 20th) will come home with your child. If you would like to order pizza for your family, you must do it on-line on School Cash. If you haven't already signed up to pay on-line and need assistance, please contact Ms.EQAO TESTING
Our Grade 3 and Grade 6 students will be writing EQAO May 22-24. Please make sure that on the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, your children arrive to school on time each of the three days. The test will be administered periods 1, 2, 3 and 4 for all three ofDATE CHANGE: Special Olympics Track & Field Meet moved to Wednesday May 15
Due to rain in the forecast, the Special Olympics Track & Field Meet has been postponed to Wednesday May 15, 2019.
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