September 23rd, 2024

Students participated in our first fire drill and the Terry Fox Run last week. The fire drill was successful. The students showed so much enthusiasm and excitement for the Terry Fox Run. You may still donate toward cancer research at https://schools.terryfox.ca/WestvalePSWaterloo This week we will do a Lockdown Drill as part of our school-wide safety training.

October 1 – Photo Day – All students will be  individually photographed on October 1 by Pegasus Photography.  No money needs to be sent on photo day. You will be able to view a proof before making a portrait purchase through Pegagus. 

Nut-free and Scent-free School

Westvale Public School is a nut-free and scent-free school. Sabrina’s Law passed by the Ontario Government in 2005 requires that no nut products including peanut butter and Nutella etc. be brought into a school. This protects students and staff with anaphylactic reactions. 

Peanut free food spreads should not be included in lunches. It may be too difficult to distinguish the difference between this product and the allergen for staff and students, thus causing a risk in its use in our school.

Due to anaphylaxis and food allergies, we also do not accept treats from families for classes.This includes special days such as Hallowe’en and birthdays.

Volunteer Opportunity

Are you looking for a way to make a difference at our school? Did you know that Westvale Public School  has a Strong Start program? Strong Start is a charitable organization that helps young children learn to read.

Join the Westvale team in helping children in Grade 1 and SK learn to read. As a Strong Start volunteer, you can expect to make a meaningful and lasting difference in the life of a child. 

Find out more on the Strong Start website.  Martha Braun is the  Strong Start Site Coordinator for Westvale Public School.  She can be reached at martha.braun@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer.

Data Verification Forms, Responsible Use, Media Release and Concussion Code of Conduct

On Friday, students were sent home a paper copy of the 24-25 Data Verification Form for parents to update and sign. Please return the completed paper form by Wednesday, September 25.

Thank you to the families who have already completed the following online forms. If you have not yet completed the following mandatory forms, please do so as soon as possible. 

  •  2024-2025 Responsible Use Procedure Form
  •  2024-2025 Media Release Form
  • 2024-2025 Concussion Code of Conduct 

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