News & Announcements

Daily School Absence Report

The UGDSB is reporting daily on school absence rates, allowing us to monitor absenteeism rates and transparently share this information with the public. To view the dashboard, click here

Message from School Council

Posted March 19, 2019

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Similar to the Principals Message, the Willow Road Parent Council will be starting to write a message to inform people about ...

Math Bulletin Number Talks for Parents

Posted March 19, 2019

Students at Willow Road PS have been participating in Number Talks during their math class.  For information on ways on how you can help your child with strategies to add, subtract,  Mathmultiply and divide,  please click the link below. Math Bulletin Number ...

Thank you to our Food and Friends Volunteers

Posted March 19, 2019

Thank you to all the volunteers who have helped to make our Food & Friends student nutrition program such a success this school year.  The donation of time that you have given and your ongoing support says so much about your capacity for compassion and generosity.  Thank you for “Bringing ...

Talking About Mental Health: March 2019

Posted March 3, 2019

Random Acts of Kindness

Did you know that there are scientifically proven benefits of being kind! That’s right. Just the act of being kind has been shown to stimulate the same part of the brain as those who receive ...

Help Kids Live Free from Hunger

Posted February 25, 2019

IMG_0417 On March 1, our school is taking the challenge to Help Kids Live Free from Hunger for our Healthy Snack Nutrition Program.  All students and teachers should think of something that they take for granted every day – and make a promise ...

Winter Walk – February 15

Posted February 14, 2019

Our Winter Walk date has been rescheduled to tomorrow Friday February 15, 2019.  Please remember to dress appropriately and to bring your mug!

Principal’s Message for February

Posted February 1, 2019

Dear Parents/Guardians, I hope that you have been able to stay warm during these frigid last few days of January. I am hoping that February can bring some warmer weather to allow students the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. In the next couple of weeks you will receive your child’s report card. ...

Days of Significance for February 2019

Updated January 24, 2019

Let’s celebrate and/or acknowledge customs, traditions and days of significance from all around the world! If you have a suggestion or idea, please contact your child’s teacher or send a message to the Willow office.  If you are willing to come in and share ideas with us, ...

School Council Meeting on February 13 @ 6:30 p.m

Updated January 24, 2019

Come join our next School Council Meeting on February 13, 2019 @ 6:30 p.m in the Library.

Engaging Your Child in Science at Home!

Updated January 24, 2019

Engaging Your Child in Science at Home!

As parents we have the wonderful opportunity and responsibility for nurturing our children’s growth.  Parents play a key role in the physical, emotional, and intellectual development of their child. As parents we can usually find time to read ...

National Sweater Day on February 7th!

Posted January 24, 2019

Celebrate National Sweater Day on February 7th! National Sweater Day is a way to learn about the importance of saving energy and to inspire you to use less energy all winter. Heating accounts for 80% of residential energy use in Canada. If all Canadians lowered their thermostats by just 2 degrees ...

Principal’s Message

Posted November 28, 2018

Dear Parent/Guardians,   I hope this message reaches you well and that you are embracing this change in weather and all the fun that comes with it. We have had a busy month at Willow; this month we celebrated kindness as a means to recognize anti-bullying week in ...
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