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 Leave a 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.
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 Leave a 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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Halton District School Board Director Retires
November 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The head of the Halton District School Board (HDSB) is retiring next summer. Wayne Joudrie has served as Director of Education since October 2005. This will take affect August 2010.
After 33 years in public education and 19 years in senior administration, he noted accommodation was the biggest issue during his tenure.
He noted that related Program Accommodation Reviews were also difficult but said that a number of accomplishments occurred such as improved student achievement, opening of new schools and working with staff and the community towards creating a great learning envioronment in our Halton.
