French Immersion workshop

Posted January 15, 2016

Canadian Parents for French (Ontario) is pleased to offer a free workshop for parents sharing tips and tools on how to support children in French programs on February 10th in Kitchener.  Canadian Parents for French is the national network of volunteers that values French as an integral part of Canada and is dedicated to the […]

Become Familiar with our Severe Weather Procedure

Posted January 13, 2016

As the cold weather arrives, it’s important for everyone to be familiar with our Severe Weather Conditions procedure. There are some changes to the procedure for the 2015-16 school year: Frigid Temperatures: Schools will NOT automatically be closed when temperatures reach -35C or colder with wind-chill. While buses will not operate, the decision to close schools […]

“La Tour Eiffel Café” update

Posted January 12, 2016

Mlle Blakely and the Grade 6’s raised $547 for Canadian injured soldiers. Merci beaucoup for all of their hard work and your generous donations!

Bus Cancellation – January 11

Posted January 11, 2016

Due to current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes in WELLESLEY, WILMOT and WOOLWICH TOWNSHIP are cancelled.

All schools are OPEN and Extended Day child care programs are open. The Education Centre is also open.

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Winter Greetings

Posted January 5, 2016

Welcome back everyone! We hope you enjoyed a wonderful holiday season. As we welcome the new year, we welcome a new staff member: Mrs. Mistry is our new Child and Youth Care Worker (CYW). Mrs. Livingstone, the CYW at Elgin for many years, decided to retire. We will miss her and wish her well in retirement! Winter […]

Eco Club News

Posted December 10, 2015

Our Litterless lunch contest is wrapping up, the winning class will be announced at the assembly on Wednesday. Though the contest is almost over, we still encourage litterless lunches. Help out the environment! In January, Elgin Street will start a used clothing and toy drive. We’ll be asking you to send in clean, used clothing and […]

Lost & Found

Posted December 8, 2015

Our Lost and Found items are on display in the front foyer (thanks Mme Reader!). There are sweaters, T-shirts, scarves, hats, boots, shoes, water bottles… Drop in before December 18th and take a look to see what belongs to your son or daughter. Any remaining items will be donated. Many thanks!

Poop and Scoop, Please!

Posted December 4, 2015

If you bring your dog onto Elgin property before or after school hours, please remember the “poop and scoop” rule. This will help keep our playground clean and safe for children. Thanks!

Waterloo Dairy Producers

Posted December 3, 2015

Thank you to Madame Campbell for approaching the Waterloo Dairy Producers and the resulting very generous $500 cheque for our Nutrition for Learning.

Weekend Rental Permits Return December 5, 2015

Posted December 2, 2015

We are pleased to announce that the Ontario Secondary School Teacher’s Federation (OSSTF/FEESO) reached a tentative agreement at the Support Staff central bargaining table on Friday, November 27, with the Government of Ontario and the Council of Trustee’s Associations, representing Ontario school boards. This tentative agreement impacts the Educational Support Staff/Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation […]

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