Adopt A Butterfly Campaign

Posted February 29, 2016

We will be starting our KIDSABILITY campaign “Adopt a butterfly” on Tuesday March 1st. Students are asked to bring in a loonie to purchase a butterfly in support of the campaign. The money raised will go towards helping children with vital therapy, paediatric support, essential equipment, assistance to families and so much more! The campaign […]

PD Day February 26th Overview

Posted February 25, 2016

February 26th is a Professional Development Day that has been added following understandings reached in the last round of provincial collective agreement negotiations.  At John Mahood, staff will spend the morning thinking about what we can do to improve student learning by focusing on effective teaching practices.  These effective practices align with the Board Improvement […]

PA Day – Friday, February 26

Posted February 23, 2016

This is a reminder of our scheduled Professional Activity (PA) Day this Friday – Friday, February 26, 2016. There will be no school for WRDSB students. This additional day was added to the calendar recently as a result of recent labour settlements. All of our teaching and support staff will be busy meeting in their schools. […]

Internet Education for parents

Posted February 18, 2016

Floradale P.S. is hosting a session for parents to learn more about how to guide and protect students as they access the vastness of the internet.  Of special interest will be tips regarding what every parent should know and ways to monitor online usage.  Here is more information about this session on Internet Safety.

John Mahood Remembers the Life of Former Student, Brayden Payne

Posted February 17, 2016

The John Mahood P.S. community is remembering Brayden Payne, former student at John Mahood, and his younger brother who attends our school, following Brayden’s tragic death on the weekend.  We are holding all members of Brayden’s family in our hearts and will be supporting students, staff, and families as we work through this time of […]

Achieving Excellence and Well-being for All Students

Posted February 16, 2016

On Saturday, April 16th, the WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee is offering an event at Bluevale C.I. in Waterloo addressing the topic “Strengthening Family-School Relationships: Achieving Excellence and Well-Being for All Students”.  The event takes place Saturday April 16th, from 9:00 – 3:30.  Here is the information flyer for the event:

Dance-a-thon a big success!

Posted February 16, 2016

Thanks to all those who participated in our Dance-a-thon on February 12th.  The combination of students dressed up in Valentine’s Day colours and the fun chance to move in the gym were a great school-building activity.  Thanks to our School Council volunteers for making the event a success.

2016-17 Budget Consultation Survey

Posted February 12, 2016

Calling all students, parents and community members! Have a say in our budget process! Which funding priorities do you think the Board should consider for the 2016-17 school year, and beyond? Respond to the short 2016-17 Budget Consultation Survey to help us identify which areas are important to our WRDSB community. Please keep in mind: the WRDSB […]

2015 Director’s Annual Report

Posted February 11, 2016

The 2015 Director’s Annual Report is now available! Each year, the Director is required to submit a report to the Ontario Ministry of Education, highlighting the achievements of the past year. Our Annual Report gives the local community a snap shot at what students and staff have achieved. Awards, good news stories and achievements in learning […]

Addition of PA Day for 2015-16 School Year

Posted January 26, 2016

As a result of recent labour agreements, an additional Professional Activity Day (PA Day) has been added to the 2015-2016 School Year Calendar for both elementary and secondary students. Trustees approved Friday, February 26, 2016 as the additional PA Day, at the January Board Meeting. School administrators are presently reviewing school activities planned for February […]

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