Accessing Mental Health Resources: For Students and Families
Posted September 25, 2020
As we return to our schools, it’s important that we remain focused on supporting our mental health and well-being. We know that these are stressful times for our students and their families and we want to highlight the resources available to help. If you are worried about your child’s or your own well-being or mental […]
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Reminder of Deadline for Change in Mode of Learning – Sept 25 4pm
Posted September 24, 2020
Just a reminder that if you are considering changing the mode of learning for your child (either from Distance to In Person, or In Person to online Distance Learning), you must complete and return the Out of Boundary form by tomorrow, Sept 25 at 4pm. All instructions were posted earlier, here on our school website […]
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Out of Boundary Form required for move from In-School learning to online Distance Learning
Posted September 23, 2020
Dear JWG families and caregivers, Changes to Mode of Learning Requests We continue to receive requests from parents and caregivers regarding a change to their child’s mode of learning. To help ensure our families and students have the opportunity to access their chosen learning option as soon as possible, we are asking families to make […]
Our Outdoor Education Department presents Monarch Madness Live
Posted September 22, 2020
Ontario monarchs are on the move, beginning their 3,000 kilometre migration to Mexico. This Wednesday, our outdoor education staff will tag and release monarch butterflies live as part of Monarch Watch’s migration monitoring and population assessment program. This livestream event will wrap up the Monarch Madness citizen science initiative where students and families reported sightings […]
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Additional information regarding UPDATE in procedure for Mode of Learning Changes
Posted September 22, 2020
If families would like to make a change to their child’s mode of learning, we would encourage you to email jwg@wrdsb.ca and request the change. Due to the volume of requests, we ask that you do not call the school. An email also ensures accuracy of your request and leaves you with email confirmation of your request. […]
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New Date for Elementary Families to Request Change in Mode of Learning
Posted September 21, 2020
Families of elementary students have continued to reach out to request a change in their child’s model of learning. We want to be responsive to the needs of our students and families. To help ensure our families and students have the opportunity to access their chosen learning option as soon as possible, ensure equity of […]
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Tracking Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in the WRDSB
Posted September 21, 2020
Communicating with WRDSB families, students and staff is a guiding principle of our Return to School plans, and this includes keeping you informed about any confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our schools. In accordance with guidance from the Ministry of Education, our Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 page will be updated on an ongoing basis with […]
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Welcome Back Sign – Thank you!!
Posted September 18, 2020
We would like to thank Jessica and Chris from Yardwishes for the large fantastic Welcome Back sign posted on school property this morning!! Our students loved being welcomed back in such style. Yardwishes.ca very generously donated this sign to our school community and are also members of the Doon South community. Please consider using them any upcoming […]
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Register for International and Indigenous Language Programs
Posted September 18, 2020
Registration for the WRDSB International and Indigenous Language Program (IILP) is now open. Both the Elementary IILP and Secondary Credit Language Program will be offered virtually. Registration closes on September 29 with a tentative start date of October 31. Elementary IILP Registration Form Secondary Credit Language Program Parents/Guardians will be contacted if additional registration information […]
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Welcome to the Elementary Distance Learning Program
Posted September 18, 2020
Welcome to the first official day of the Elementary Distance Learning Program or EDLP. To support our students and families who have chosen Distance Learning, staff have developed this Elementary Distance Learning – Students and Family Handbook. The WRDSB Elementary Distance Learning teams have been working tirelessly to welcome students into a robust distance learning […]
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