WRDSB Lowers Flags for Pakistan
Posted December 17, 2014
We are all saddened by the tragic events that took place at Army Public School in Peshawar, Pakistan. To show support for all those affected, we will be lowering flags at our schools, and our Education Centre, until the end of day on December 19.
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Congratulations and good-bye to Mrs. Rohr and Mr. Koufis
Posted December 15, 2014
We want to congratulate Mrs. Rohr on her new position as Office Manager at St. Jacob’s Public School, starting January 5, 2015. Of course, we are very sad to be losing her here at JWG, but are happy that she has this promotion. She definitely deserves it. We will miss you, Mrs. Rohr. We also […]
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Cupcake Sales raised $870 for Outdoor Learning Space at J W Gerth!!
Posted December 5, 2014
In one 40 minute Nutrition Break, JWG raised $870.00 in cupcake sales to support additions to our Outdoor Learning Space. Thank you so much to our generous FDK parents for their donations of 1000 cupcakes for yesterday’s Cupcake Sale. Our students couldn’t wait for NB2 so they could buy their special cupcakes. Thanks to Mr. […]
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WRDSB Observes National Day of Remembrance
Posted December 5, 2014
To mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women, flags on all Ontario government buildings across the province will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, December 6, 2014. The education centre, and schools will lower their flags at close of business on Friday, December 5, 2014 and return them […]
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JWGerth’s 10 Days of Giving Begins Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Posted November 28, 2014
Do you remember the unbelievable giving in our school last Christmas-The Twelve Days of Giving with Santa and his reindeer? The amount of donations was amazing. This year’s campaign to help those in need is called, “The 10 Days of Giving”. This campaign begins Tuesday, Dec. 2 and goes until Monday, December 15. Each day […]
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Christmas Concert Entry Procedure-NEW
Posted November 27, 2014
This year there will be two lines at the doors to come into the Christmas Concert. The audience line will begin at the posted sign back from the front doors. All performers will line up, starting at the front doors in a separate line. Staff will open the doors at 6:00 and let the performers […]
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It’s We Day in Waterloo Region
Posted November 20, 2014
You can watch the event live: http://www.weday.com/watch/
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New Superintendent of Schools at J W Gerth
Posted November 20, 2014
We welcome Scott Lomax as the new Superintendent of Schools for J W Gerth and the Huron Heights family of schools. Laura Hodgins has been reassigned to a different family of schools, effective immediately. We thank Laura for her ongoing support to us over the past 5 years. We look forward to having Mr. Lomax […]
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J W Gerth Christmas Concert is Wed. Dec. 10at 6:30 p.m.
Posted November 18, 2014
The J W Gerth Christmas Concert will take place on Wednesday, December 10 at 6:30 in the school gym. Doors will open at 6:00 pm. We look forward to enjoying the performances of the Bucket Drumming Club, Grade 2,3 and 4 Dance Clubs and the 1/2 and 3/4 Choirs. We have many students involved in […]
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Bell time woes
Posted November 18, 2014
It has been brought to our attention that for some reason, unknown to us, that our bell times and the ‘real world’ times are out of sync. We have adjusted our bell clock to match the time given to us by several parents this morning, so hopefully the problem will be resolved. Thanks for letting […]