School Climate Surveys Are Here!

Posted April 30, 2015

School climate surveys are important tools which help schools assess the current culture within a school. The survey captures perceptions from students, parents and staff relating to issues such as character development, equity and inclusion, safe schools, and variables that contribute to a healthy school environment. Please take the opportunity to complete the Safe Caring […]

UPDATE: Important Notice for Elementary Students & Families

Posted April 29, 2015

Potential job action by elementary teachers province-wide The purpose of this letter is to update Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) families on the status of labour negotiations with elementary teachers. At the provincial/central bargaining table, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) filed for conciliation and made the request for a No-Board Report. On April 24, […]

Important Notice for Elementary Students & Families

Posted April 22, 2015

Potential job action by Waterloo Region District School Board Secondary teachers. You may have heard about the possibility of labour disruption at the Waterloo District School Board (WRDSB). We would like to assure you that this is currently an issue affecting secondary schools, not elementary schools. The collective agreements for all unionized school board employees […]

Drug Awareness Presentation

Posted April 21, 2015

On Thursday, April 30, St. Andrew’s will host a Drug Awareness Presentation for our Grade 7 and 8 students.  Please see the attached letter for more information.    Parents are welcome to attend the presentation.   Please contact the school to confirm the specific times for the presentations.  Thanks for your support. Drug Awareness Presentation […]

Colour of Paradise Fundraiser Update

Posted April 21, 2015

Good news Spartans. The colour of Paradise flower fundraiser has been extended. Orders will now be accepted until Wed. Apr. 29. All students who participate in this fundraiser will have their name entered into a draw to win a $50 gift certificate to the Cambridge Centre Mall.  Remember, proceeds from these sales will help to […]

Grade 8 Trip to Niagara Falls Update

Posted April 2, 2015

All Grade 8 students received a letter providing an update about the upcoming Year End trip to Niagara Falls.  Please use the link below to access the letter sent home on March 31. Grade 8 Update

Autism Awareness Day-Wear Blue April 2

Posted April 1, 2015

April 2 is Autism Awareness Day.  Wear Blue on Thursday April 2 to show your support. What is Light It Up Blue? Light It Up Blue (LIUB) is a unique global initiative to help raise awareness about the growing public health concern that is autism. Light it Up Blue was launched by Autism Speaks in […]

Register Now for the PIC Family Event!

Posted April 1, 2015

Registration is now open for the Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) Family Event ‘Building Skills to Navigate the School Years’, April 18, 2015, Bluevale Collegiate Institute. This FREE event is open to parents, guardians and the community. Keynote speaker, Lesley Andrews, will share with us her inspiring story of ‘overcoming the odds’ to follow her passion […]

Plant/Flower Fundraiser

Posted April 1, 2015

St. Andrew’s School Council is having their last School Council fundraiser for this school year. Spartans and their families will be able to purchase gift cards to the green house, Colour of Paradise. There are many plants and flowers to choose from. These gift cards make great gifts and never expire! Funds that are raised […]

New Pilot Funding Initiative for Schools

Posted March 23, 2015

The Waterloo Region District school board has partnered with My Class Needs, a not-for-profit foundation associated with Curriculum Services Canada, to offer a unique opportunity to support classroom teachers in securing additional resources to support student learning, well-being and achievement. The program provides grants for materials/services up to a maximum of $750 per class. To qualify, […]

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