Thanks so much, Carlos, Dave and Laura from 91.5 the BEAT !

Posted June 25, 2015

A huge thank you to Carlos, Dave and Laura for coming to our school this morning to do their Beat Breakfast.  It was such a blast and what a way to end such a fantastic year here at JWG!  Thanks also to the many parents and students who came early to join in the fun.  The […]

91.5 the Beat Breakfast is at JWG tomorrow, June 25 from 5:30 am -9:00 am.

Posted June 24, 2015

Come join in the fun as the Beat Breakfast with Carlos, Dave and Laura help JWG celebrate the last day of school.  Get up early and come see how a LIVE radio show works.  There will be contests and prizes.  See you there:)

Update on Implementation of the new Health and Physical Education Curriculum

Posted June 23, 2015

On Monday, June 15, staff presented trustees with an update regarding implementation of the new Health & Physical Education Curriculum. Since 2010, the Ministry has engaged in extensive consultation regarding the revised curriculum for Health & Physical Education, Grades 1-8 and Health & Physical Education, Grades 9-12. On February 23, 2015, the Ministry released both […]

National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism

Posted June 23, 2015

Today we have lowered our flags at the Education Centre, and our schools, in memory of those who have lost their lives through acts of terror in Canada and around the world.

Awesome Outdoor Learning Centre is finished-for this year:)

Posted June 23, 2015

A huge thanks to the staff at JWG who pursued the idea of an outdoor learning area for our students and to our very generous School Council and JWG community for the fundraising to help pay for this amazing area.  Also a huge thanks to Doug Heard who gave of his own time to build […]

Join us on the last day of school as The Beat Breakfast 91.5 broadcasts on location at JWG!

Posted June 19, 2015

The Beat Breakfast 91.5 morning show with Carlos, Dave and Laura will be broadcasting live from JWG on our last day of school, June 25 from 5:30 am-9:00 am.  Come early and join in the fun as we celebrate another great year at J W Gerth.  There will be interviews, contests, prizes and lots of fun, […]

Staff Changes at JWG

Posted June 19, 2015

We say good-bye to the following staff who will be changing schools for September.  We will certainly miss them all and wish them well in their new placements. Mr. Moore,  Mrs. V-Bos,  Mr. Butson, Mrs. O’Rourke, Mlle Brune,  Miss Taylor and Mr. Laythorpe. J W G grade changes will happen for Miss Mills, Mrs. Bigelow, […]

Update: Mark Summary to be Provided for Elementary Students

Posted June 18, 2015

On June 16th, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) communicated to families that, as a result of Elementary Teachers’ Federation Ontario (ETFO) strike action, the WRDSB would be unable to provide report cards to students. Teachers have submitted marks to school principals in a variety of paper formats. As such, we notified families that […]

May School Council Minutes are now posted in the School Council section

Posted June 17, 2015

Please read the May minutes to get an update on enrolment, class organization, class lists, staff changes etc. for September 2015.  Thanks.

Information for Parents: Elementary Report Cards

Posted June 16, 2015

Dear Parent/Guardian: We are writing with an important update on the final report card. At this point in the year, you would normally receive your child’s report card. We know how important the report card is to parents and to students. It is a reflection of the work done throughout the year, and the marks, […]