Rescheduled meeting for Ministry’s well-being strategy

Posted January 27, 2017

Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents/caregivers to participate in an opportunity to provide feedback directly to the Ministry of Education on a very important topic – student well-being. Student well-being is one of four connected goals in the province’s renewed vision for education – Achieving Excellence. Students with a sense of well-being thrive and […]

Gaels Got Game!

Posted January 26, 2017

“Juniors play @ 3:15 and Seniors play @ 4:45! Raffle tickets will be sold $1 for 1, $2 for 3 and $5 for 7. Free tickets will be given out to those that are the most spirited as well! Can’t wait to see you all there #GAELSGOTGAME”

The Nuts and Bolts of IB: Grades 9 and 10 Pre IB Course Selection Night

Posted January 25, 2017

Current Grade 9 and 10 Pre IB students and their parents are invited to an information evening to learn about IB course electives in Grades 11 and 12.  Will you choose History or Psychology?  Chemistry or Physics? Information Technology, Music or Visual Arts?  This evening will make your decision easier! Date:  Wednesday February 8th Time: […]

Blue Mountain Ski/Snowboard Trip

Posted January 25, 2017

The Blue Mountain Ski and Snowboard trip is scheduled for Wednesday March 1st. You must be in grade 11 or 12 and registered in a Phys.Ed course for either Sem 1 or Sem 2 . If you are interested, please sign up outside the Phys. Ed office (rm 169) or talk to Ms de Boer.

Supporting mental health initiatives with Bell Let’s Talk Day

Posted January 25, 2017

Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day and we are encouraging our entire WRDSB community to participate with us. Back in 2011, Bell started a campaign leveraging the popularity of social media. Over the years, it has grown to be internationally recognized with more than $79 million being donated to Canadian mental health initiatives and organizations. Participating […]

OTIP Teaching Awards nominations now open

Posted January 20, 2017

Do you know a teacher who demonstrates and inspires excellence in their work? Now is the time to give them the recognition they deserve by nominating them for an OTIP teaching award. Each year the Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP) and the Ontario Teachers’ Federation (OTF) jointly sponsor the OTIP Teaching Awards, to recognize teachers […]

REMINDER: safeTALK training sessions for WRDSB parents & guardians

Posted January 19, 2017

As one of our operational goals to support student & staff wellness, we are pleased to offer safeTALK training for parents/guardians of the WRDSB on #BellLetsTalk Day. What is safeTALK? safeTALK is a three-hour alertness workshop that prepares participants, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide alert helper. What are the goals […]

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