Why were our schools closed Friday?

The WRDSB has put in place a frigid temperature threshold in our severe weather procedure primarily for three reasons related to the safety of our students:

1. According to Environment Canada, at -35C exposed skin can freeze within 10 minutes. Environment Canada indicates that in temperatures between -28 to -39 there is a high risk of exposed skin freezing (frostnip or frostbite). This temperature is very unusual for our region and some students may not have the appropriate clothing to protect themselves.

2. Most students will take longer than 10 minutes to walk to school and the bused students may wait for an extended period of time should any bus be delayed.

3. We are unable to guarantee crossing guard service to our students as individual crossing guards have a right to maintain their safety given that they are exposed for extended periods of time in frigid temperatures.

The Education Centre remains open and is fully operational.

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March 13 Period 2 Assembly

March 13 period two will be our Learning Skills Certificate Term One Assembly.  I have not personally experienced this event before and look forward to it.  Students will be presented certificates, in the consensus of their teachers, for their achievements in the area of Learning Skills for term one.  I thank in advance all who […]

Crossing the Street

Another reminder to our Gators and families, that crossing the street safely when arriving to and departing from school is extremely important.  Although I have connected with the City about crossing lines for our safe crossing locations, it does not seem to be moving very quickly. At this point the only truly safe place for […]

Monday February 23 7:00 School Council

Consider joining us for our School Council meeting February 23 at 7:00 in the library. All welcome.

Quebec Trip Second Installment – Still Needed for Some

Please double check to make sure that you have made your second installment payment for the Quebec Trip, if your grade 8 student is attending.  Last week Mr. Wentzlaff still had a long list of those still needing to pay.  Your prompt attention to this matter is appreciated.  Thanks to those who have made all […]

Bye Bye Birdie – A Success

A small note to thank everyone for making our trip to Bye Bye Birdie a success.  It was incredible to listen to our Gators return from the musical full of excitement and wonder.  Thanks to the staff that made this happen as it was a reminder that it takes a village to raise a child.  […]

Winter Carnival TBA

We have had to cancel our Winter Carnival twice this month due to the cold weather.  TBA if we are rescheduling or whether we may just have to leave it for this year.  Stay tuned, and thanks for your understanding.

Reports Home Monday February 23

As a result of the cancelled school day this past Friday, Term 1 Report Cards will go home Monday February 23.  Grade 8 students will also receive an important letter regarding high school course selections.  We do not have a formal interview day for this Report Card but we always welcome communication between home and […]

New VP March 2

On March 2 we will welcome a new Vice Principal, Ms Lisa Martin to Stanley Park.  Ms Martin comes to us from St. Andrew’s Senior School in Cambridge.  Mr. Al Watt, who graciously stepped into Stanley Park this past September, on very short notice, will finally have the opportunity to truly begin his journey into […]

School Cancelled Today

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday February 20, 2015 All Schools Closed, No Buses Operating Due to the current weather conditions ALL SCHOOL BUSES, TAXIS AND SPECIAL EDUCATION ROUTES operated by the Waterloo Region District School Board and the Waterloo Catholic District School Board, are CANCELLED and ALL SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED and ALL RENTAL PERMITS for tonight […]

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