Pink Shirt Day is February 24th
Posted February 20, 2021
On Wednesday, February 24, join us in recognizing Pink Shirt Day and wear pink to school. Westvale supports this movement which was inspired by the actions of two high school students from Nova Scotia. In 2007, the students witnessed a Grade 9 boy being bullied for wearing a pink polo shirt on his first day of school. […]
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Updated Covid-19 Screening Direction for WRDSB Staff, Students and Families
Posted February 19, 2021
Effective February 22, 2021, under the direction of the Ministry of Education, staff and students are required to stay home from school or child care if anyone in their household develops a single symptom of COVID-19. Return to School If the symptomatic individual tests negative for COVID-19 or receives an alternative diagnosis by a health […]
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Free Community Resource Program Workshops from Carizon
Posted February 18, 2021
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 […]
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School Council Meeting Feb 24th and Agenda
Posted February 17, 2021
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
Posted February 17, 2021
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 […]
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Report Cards go Home Tomorrow, Feb 17th
Posted February 16, 2021
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 […]
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Supporting Black-Owned Businesses and Bookstores
Posted February 16, 2021
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 […]
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February 16 – All Schools Closed & Transportation Cancelled
Posted February 16, 2021
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 […]
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March Break 2021 postponed until April 12-16
Posted February 11, 2021
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 […]
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COVID-19: CASE NOTIFICATION
Posted February 11, 2021
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 […]