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York Region’s Paint-a-Plow Contest

We are thrilled to announce that our school has been chosen to participate in this year’s Paint-a-Plow contest for National Public Works Week! On Monday, April 27, a snowplow will be delivered to our school for students, in Ms. Piane’s Grade 5 class, to transform into a masterpiece based on the theme “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community.” Our finished design will be displayed at ... Continue reading "York Region’s Paint-a-Plow Contest"

Active School Travel

Active School Travel is the use of any form of human-powered travel, such as walking, rolling and wheeling (cycling, scootering, rollerblading, skateboarding), to get to and from school or to and from bus stops (for students eligible for bussing). School buses, public transit or carpooling are also encouraged as part of the AST initiatives as they are considered sustainable forms of transportation. AST has many ... Continue reading "Active School Travel"

Supports and Resources for Grade 7 & 8 Pathway Planning

All YCDSB students in Grades 7 – 12 use myBlueprint for high school planning, course selections and exploring pathway options. The myBlueprint platform helps students discover their interests, set goals, and plan for transitions from elementary to secondary school. Kindly link on the following resources for more information. Family myBlueprint Flyer and New YCDSB Family Resource Site

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Slips and Falls

Please exercise caution around the school. While the Board and school work to minimize icy patches or other hazardous conditions, please use great care when walking in and around the school. Although we plow, shovel, salt, sand and mop, winter weather in Canada comes with its challenges. Thank you for your cooperation in minimizing falls. Should you notice an unsafe condition, kindly let our office ... Continue reading "Slips and Falls"

Field Conditions

As weather conditions have been fluctuating recently, the state of our outdoor grass areas can turn into soft, muddy fields or frozen patches of ice. In order to maintain a safe learning and play environment for our students and to prevent excessive sediment from being trekked indoors causing a number of safety hazards in our classrooms and schools, sometimes we may: ❖ close all or ... Continue reading "Field Conditions"