Upcoming Vendor Sale
Posted November 8, 2018
It’s coming up! Our Hespeler Vendor Sale is Sunday, December 2nd from 10-3 in our school gym. Come on out and do some holiday shopping and support our local vendors. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Calling all bakers! School council is looking for bake sale donations for the Craft and Vendor Sale […]
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High School Information Nights: Grade 8 Transition
Posted November 7, 2018
Over the next couple of months, our high schools will be hosting Grade 8 Information Nights for families and students. These information sessions will focus on Grade 8 students’ transition to high school, including the course selection process, in-school student supports, extracurricular activities and more. Please be sure to check out the information session for any […]
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Attention Grade 8 Students and Parents!
Posted November 6, 2018
Grade 8 Families, The purpose of this memo is to provide information regarding the Grade 8 Parent Information Sessions that are hosted by secondary schools during the 2018-19 school year. The session focus will be on the student transition process from grade 8 to 9, (i.e. course selection process, in-school student supports, extra-curricular activities). The […]
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Friday, October 26, 2018 is a PD Day – no school for students
Posted October 22, 2018
Friday, October 26, 2018 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, and Extended Day Programs will operate at satellite locations. The focus for the day across all our schools will be reflecting on our Strategic Plan and Operational Goals for Student Achievement & Well-Being and School Improvement […]
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October 16 is Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Appreciation Day
Posted October 16, 2018
Today, October 16th, we celebrate Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Appreciation Day, a day where we recognize the commitment, hard work and passion of our early childhood educators. More than 550 educators went to work this morning to greet and care for 8,400 students in the Waterloo Region District School Board. To witness our littlest learners get excited […]
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Picture Day
Posted October 15, 2018
“Hello, Parents! Remember, Picture Day is coming on Monday, October 29. Make it simple by ordering your portraits online using your Picture Day ID and child’s first name to get started. If you prefer to order on paper, we will be sending an order form home as well. Remember to smile and have fun!“
Cannabis legalization and our schools
Posted October 15, 2018
On October 17, 2018, cannabis will be legal to use, buy, possess and cultivate in Canada for persons over 19 years of age. For our students, the possession and use of cannabis is illegal. We know that this change in legislation has raised many questions and possible concerns regarding how the change will affect schools. […]
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October 5 is World Teachers’ Day
Posted October 4, 2018
On October 5th, we celebrate World Teachers’ Day, a day where we acknowledge the dedication and passion of our educators. This morning, 64,000 students across Waterloo Region made their way to school. They walked with their friends, rode their bikes, or boarded a school bus. They entered classrooms excited and ready to learn. In each […]
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Upcoming Craft and Vendor Sale
Posted October 2, 2018
Hespeler Public School Council is hosting our 3rd annual Craft and Vendor Sale on Sunday, December 2, 2018 from 10:00 – 3:00 in the school Gym. We are currently looking for local crafters, vendors and small businesses to host a table! Proceeds from our table fees go to support School Council Initiatives. If you or […]
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Fundraiser for Hespeler Music -Oct 20
Posted September 28, 2018
Families, We are so grateful to the Hespeler Optimist Club who has decided to donate all proceeds from their upcoming fundraiser to our Music program at Hespeler. This is a program that all students will benefit from throughout their years at Hespeler P.S. Please see the attached flyer for information about the full day event […]