Staying safe at John Mahood

Posted May 17, 2016

Due to after-hours use concerns with our grounds, we have had to close the parking lot closest to the tennis courts.  Please direct any questions about this to the office.

safeTALK training now available for parents & guardians

Posted May 12, 2016

As part of our system goal of supporting student achievement & well-being, we are pleased to offer safeTALK training for parents/guardians. What is safeTALK? safeTALK is a three-hour alertness workshop that prepares participants, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide alert helper. What are the goals and objectives of safeTALK? Recognize that […]

Wear Purple – Thursday May 5th

Posted May 3, 2016

We are wearing purple on Thursday May 5th, World Pulmonary Hypertension Day, to raise awareness and celebrate the lives of children with pulmonary hypertension in our local community and beyond. Please consider sending in a toonie as all funds raised will be donated to Sick Kids Hospital Toronto Paediatric Pulmonary Hypertension Centre. Sick Kids is […]

Mahoodfest Is Coming!

Posted May 2, 2016

Save the date!  We are celebrating Mahoodfest once again this year on June 21st from 5-8 p.m.  Check out this flyer containing more Mahoodfest info

Pizza for Dinner

Posted April 29, 2016

Everyone loves pizza!  New Orleans Pizza is once again offering School Fundraising Nights on May 2nd, 3rd and 4th after 4:00 p.m..  For every $10 or more spent at New Orleans Pizza, they will donate $5 to John Mahood School.  All funds raised at this event will go towards landscaping around our new playground.  So take […]

Join our Accessibility Planning Committee!

Posted April 28, 2016

We are looking for three representatives to sit on our Accessibility Planning Committee beginning in the 2016-17 school year. The role of the committee aligns with the Board’s Strategic Plan and specifically relates to fostering wellness and well-being, embracing diversity and inclusion and engaging students, families, staff and communities by ensuring that our school and […]

Spring Photos

Posted April 27, 2016

Spring Photo Proofs have arrived at the school and will be sent home in the next day or two.  If you wish to order, please return the order form along with payment to the school office by Thursday May 5th.

The 2016-17 School Year Calendar is Here!

Posted April 27, 2016

The 2016-17 School Year Calendar has been approved by the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and by the Ontario Ministry of Education. The first day of school for 2016-17 school year is Tuesday, September 6, 2016. View the calendars: 2016-17 School Year Information Elementary Secondary – Semestered Schools Secondary – Waterloo-Oxford DSS

Free SCIS Workshops for Parents and Caregivers

Posted April 21, 2016

Creating Safe and Inclusive Schools and Communities Presented by Harmony Movement, in partnership with the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and Waterloo Catholic District School Board. We are pleased to offer these workshops for families on a variety of topics! Here is what you can expect: Interactive and engaging content Learn skills to enhance […]

Kids’ Art Club

Posted April 20, 2016

The Kids’ Art Club after-school program begins April 21st, continuing until June 2nd.  The group will meet every Thursday from 3:20-4:20.  When each session is finished, families will be able to pick students up from the inner courtyard doors of the school where half of our Kindergartens and most of our Grade Ones enter and […]

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