Free Community Resource Program Workshops from Carizon

You’re invited to take part in a series of free workshops from the Community Resource Program at Carizon. These workshops, taking place throughout February and March, aim to help you feel confident and hopeful in your parenting. There are three options to attend each workshop, so please click on the date and time that works […]

School Council Meeting Feb 24th and Agenda

This is a reminder that our next School Council meeting is a week from today on Wednesday, February 24th at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be virtual and all are welcome to attend. The meeting link has been communicated through School Day. The meeting agenda is available for your perusal in the School Council Tab.

Mathematics is now one mark with the NEW curriculum

In September 2020, the Ministry of Education implemented the new elementary 2020 Mathematics Curriculum. One of the changes that came with the revised curriculum is how mathematics marks are reported on the report card. Previously, students were assigned grades based on individual math strands; with the new curriculum, students are now assigned one overall mark […]

Report Cards go Home Tomorrow, Feb 17th

Dear Westvale Families, I hope that you survived Mother Nature’s “gift” last night and have managed to shovel yourselves out! This is just a reminder that Term 1 Report Cards go home with students tomorrow, Wednesday, February 17th at the end of the day. You will note that on all Grades 1 through 6 reports, Mathematics […]

Supporting Black-Owned Businesses and Bookstores

Looking to learn more about the Black community in Waterloo Region and make a difference? One way to do this is by supporting Black-owned businesses in our community and throughout Canada. Whether you’re looking to order something for dinner, or looking to buy a book to expand your own consciousness and understanding, there is a […]

February 16 – All Schools Closed & Transportation Cancelled

Due to the current weather conditions, all transportation is cancelled and all schools are closed. Extended Day Programs and the Education Centre are also closed. All students will participate in Weather Impacted Distance Learning. Teachers in both the in-person and distance learning programs will provide learning resources from home and will be available to students during […]

March Break 2021 postponed until April 12-16

Today, the Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, announced that this year’s normally scheduled March Break would be delayed based on the advice of Public Health officials in order to contain the spread of COVID-19. We recognise the substantial impact this will have on students, staff, and families. The one week break normally scheduled for March […]

COVID-19: CASE NOTIFICATION

Region of Waterloo Public Health has determined that a student, last in the Westvale Public School building before the winter break is a probable case of COVID-19. The identity of the individual is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared. Public Health has identified no high-risk contacts of the probable case.  STAFF RESOURCES […]

Black Brilliance: Embracing History and Ourselves

As part of our ongoing anti-Black racism work, we are hosting our 3rd annual Black History Month event. This event brings together Board trustees, students, staff and members of the African, Caribbean and Black identifying (ACBi) community for an opportunity to learn from each other, make connections, build relationships, and celebrate together. This year’s theme […]

Students Share What Black History Month Means To Them

How do you spend Black History Month? Two students, Imani van Gaalen and Rahaf Abdelrahman both from Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School (KCI), shared their thoughts about how they see this month as an important opportunity for meaningful learning, and commitment to action year-round. Abdelrahman, a Grade 10 student, and van Gaalen, a Grade 11 […]

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