The Halton District School Board has submitted the list of schools it recommends having the all day kindgarten program in Oakville. Final approval must be obtained but at least parents of the affected schools know they are on the list.
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Halton Public School Board picks all day kindergarten schools
April 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Palermo Public School recruits for discovery artifacts
April 7, 2010 By 2 Comments
Palermo Public School continues to recruit for ‘discovery’ artifacts for the new school being built in the Palermo community. The size and use, however, has changed since the concept was first introduced. [Read more...]
All Halton parents need to complete the Secondary Program Survey
March 11, 2010 By 1 Comment
The Halton District School Board (HDSB) sent out a request to parents to complete a Secondary Program Survey. The survey stated that with three new secondary schools being built, HDSB wanted to determine parents’ thoughts on whether new schools should be community schools or regional program schools. The timing of the survey, scope of who was being notified about it and limited response time outraged many parents. We heard from many in the community. [Read more...]
Palermo school gets a name
March 4, 2010 By 1 Comment
The Halton District School Board trustees selected a name for the new school in the Palermo/Bronte Creek community. The new school will be called the Palermo Public School and should be easy for the kids to remember. [Read more...]
Halton schools raise $45,000 for Haiti
February 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Halton elementary and secondary schools have once again shown that they can help those less fortunate. We are proud of our young people as they raise money for the people of Haiti. To date, students, parents, and staff have raised $45,000 with only 27 schools out of 100 reporting their contributions.
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New Palermo school needs ‘discovery’ artifacts
February 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The new school being built in the Palermo community has decided that Discovery will be its new theme and to showcase that theme, artifacts are going to be embedded in glass blocks surrounding classroom doors throughout the school.
To help realize this vision, families at surrounding schools have been asked to donate artifacts that can be placed inside glass blocks.
Catholic Board Can’t Meet Cuts
February 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Although the Province has asked boards to cut costs, Halton’s Catholic school board is having a hard time meeting this since 85% of its $250 million operating budge this year is dedicated to salaries and benefits. This board already committed to a 3% wage hike so there are not a lot of places to find the money. [Read more...]
Appleby College Alumnus Jeff Batchelor Heading to 2010 Olympics
January 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Appleby College Alumnus Jeff Batchelor is heading to 2010 Olympics to participate on the snowboarding team.
Jeff Batchelor punched his ticket to the Vancouver Games with a silver medal performance at a World Cup in Stoneham, Que., on Friday. [Read more...]
Pathways Information Evenings
January 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Upcoming Halton’s Pathways Planning Information Evenings allow parents and students to explore all of the opportunities high schools have to offer in Halton. [Read more...]
Halton’s Walk to School Opens
January 7, 2010 By 1 Comment
P.L. Robertson elementary in Milton opened this week as a “walking-only school,” where students will be strongly encouraged to use their feet, bikes or any other means to get to school.
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