“30 Days of THINK”: Slam Poet Holly Painter to visit a Grade 4/5 class at Howard Robertson PS!
Posted January 6, 2015
“30 Days of THINK” was a city-wide opportunity to invite students to consider their role and responsibility around social media. Students shared some of the learning they acquired through this project: “THINK” before you press “send” Know how to be safe online – keep personal information to yourself and be careful who you follow We […]
WRDSB Lowers Flags for Pakistan
Posted December 17, 2014
We are all saddened by the tragic events that took place at Army Public School in Peshawar, Pakistan. To show support for all those affected, we will be lowering flags at our schools, and our Education Centre, until the end of day on December 19.
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WRDSB Observes National Day of Remembrance
Posted December 5, 2014
To mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women, flags on all Ontario government buildings across the province will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, December 6, 2014. The education centre, and schools will lower their flags at close of business on Friday, December 5, 2014 and return them […]
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Skate Sale on Wednesday December 3rd!
Posted December 1, 2014
Due to new safety regulations involving school skating trips that require all students to wear personal fitted hockey helmets, we will no longer be able to provide skating opportunities during the school day. Currently we have about 150 pairs of adult and child skates that we would like to make available to our community. On […]
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It’s We Day in Waterloo Region
Posted November 20, 2014
You can watch the event live: http://www.weday.com/watch/
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Carizon Family and Community Services
Posted November 16, 2014
Consultation Support Services is now being offered at your child’s school. During Consultation you will have the opportunity to meet and chat in person with a School Mental Health Worker regarding specific concerns you may have about your child. Consultations are offered every Tuesday morning. More information is included in this Carizon flyer.
Parking Lot Safety
Posted November 15, 2014
The school parking lot is closed between 8:45 and 9:05 and again from 3:00 – 3:30. The school parking lot is not a drop off zone. It is extremely unsafe to have children dropped off in the parking lot and running through parked cars. There is no parking in the neighbouring apartment or townhouse complexes […]
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Howard Robertson students embrace Terry Fox Day!
Posted October 3, 2014
Helping others and having fun while doing it captures the spirit at Howard Robertson PS. A very sunny day was the perfect setting for students to run and walk around the school yard to raise money for cancer research in honour of Terry Fox. For two weeks our school community challenged ourselves to fill Terry’s […]
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Picture Day
Posted October 3, 2014
Wednesday October 8 will be Picture Day at Howard Robertson PS. We are using Edge Imaging as our photographer this year. All students will get their individual pictures taken and we will have class photos taken as well. Photo proofs will be sent home approximately two weeks later. Instructions for purchasing photos will be included […]
Meet the Teacher Night
Posted September 7, 2014
Our “Meet the Teacher Night” will be on Wednesday September 10, 2014. From 5:30 – 6:30 we will be selling pizza at $1.25/slice and you can also buy pop, water or juice for $1.00. Classrooms will be open from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Hope to see you there!