Talking to your child about opioids
Posted December 22, 2017
Dear Parents and Caregivers, Once again, we are sending families important information about opioid-related drug overdoses and urging you to speak with your children about staying safe. On December 2, 2017, Waterloo Regional Police Services reported that 65 people in our region died as a result of a suspected overdose. This is a 71 per […]
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Our guide for the winter season
Posted November 27, 2017
Winter is coming and we want to ensure that we are ready for what Mother Nature has in store for us this season. During bad weather conditions, we may need to cancel buses or close schools for the safety of our students and staff. Here’s what you need to know: Learn more about our Severe Weather procedures.
November 30th: Movember Mustache Day
Posted November 27, 2017
Cambridge Shelter in Place – Monday, November 20
Posted November 20, 2017
Dear families, Please be advised that the Extended Day programs at Silverheights Public School, Hespeler Public School, Hillcrest Public School, Centennial Public School Cambridge and Woodland Park Public School are currently in a Shelter in Place at the request of Cambridge Fire Department who are dealing with a fire at 105 Sheffield Street, Cambridge. Students participating in after […]
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Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week – November 19-25
Posted November 20, 2017
We are committed to providing a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment for all students – each and every one. Ontario’s Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week runs from November 19 to 25, 2017. This week is an opportunity for us all to reinforce clear and positive messages that bullying is not acceptable in our schools […]
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Grade 1 French Immersion
Posted November 17, 2017
Thinking about French Immersion for your child? Join us at one of our information sessions to learn more about our French programs and registration process. Information sessions will be held at the WRDSB Education Centre (Map) on the following days: November 27, 7 p.m. December 1, noon December 4, noon December 4, 7 p.m. Please […]
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High School Info Nights: Grade 8 Transition
Posted November 15, 2017
Over the next couple of months, High Schools across the board will be hosting Grade 8 Nights for parents 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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Craft and Vendor Sale
Posted November 14, 2017
Hespeler Public School will be hosting a Craft and Vendor sale on Sunday, November 26, from 10 am to 3 pm. Click the heading and then “vendor sale” to view the flyer for more information! vendor sale (1)
OHIP+ Children and Youth Pharmacare
Posted November 14, 2017
We want to remind students, parents and caregivers that starting on January 1, 2018, Ontario will provide free prescription drug coverage for all children and youth aged 24 and under. Children and youth will have access to over 4,400 medications and other drug products at no cost. Enrolment in OHIP+ is automatic – you will […]
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Please donate Pre-Loved books between Wednesday, Nov 15th – Friday, Nov 24th
Posted November 13, 2017
Please donate gently used children’s books starting on Wednesday, November 15th. Donations will be accepted up until Friday, November 24th. Please send your books to school and drop them off in boxes provided in the hallways outside classroom doors.