Vandalism at Parkway – please help

Posted October 28, 2018

On Friday Oct. 25, Parkway suffered some severe and substantial vandalism.  Our portables were seriously damaged and we had a school bus and van damaged in our parking lot as well. We are asking for your help.  If you have any information about the vandalism please contact the police or the main office at Parkway.

School Growth Update

Posted October 23, 2018

After our school council meeting it was suggested that we use social media to keep our community posted on the updates with our new growth.  Below are some of the highlights as of today: Every student has gym outside and or 30 minutes of DPA everyday There has been a schedule created by Miss Kim […]

Fall Fundraising – Chocolate Bars

Posted October 23, 2018

PARKWAY PUBLIC SCHOOL 2018 FALL FUNDRAISING     Dear Parents, Guardians and Students   This year we will be participating in a fund raising campaign to raise money for field trips, technology, art supplies and musical instruments. On October 25th each family will receive one case of Aunt Sarah’s Simply Delicious and Mint Chocolate Bars. […]

Friday, October 26, 2018 is a PD Day – no school for students

Posted October 22, 2018

Friday, October 26, 2018 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, and Extended Day Programs will operate at satellite locations. The focus for the day across all our schools will be reflecting on our Strategic Plan and Operational Goals for Student Achievement & Well-Being and School Improvement […]

October 16 is Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Appreciation Day

Posted October 16, 2018

Today, October 16th, we celebrate Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Appreciation Day, a day where we recognize the commitment, hard work and passion of our early childhood educators. More than 550 educators went to work this morning to greet and care for 8,400 students in the Waterloo Region District School Board. To witness our littlest learners get excited […]

Cannabis legalization and our schools

Posted October 15, 2018

On October 17, 2018, cannabis will be legal to use, buy, possess and cultivate in Canada for persons over 19 years of age. For our students, the possession and use of cannabis is illegal. We know that this change in legislation has raised many questions and possible concerns regarding how the change will affect schools. […]

Don’t wait until it’s too late to get your child’s eyes checked

Posted October 9, 2018

Children’s bodies are constantly changing at a rapid pace as they are growing – and their eyes are no exception. While most parents understand the importance for their child to have an annual physical with their family doctor, their eye health often doesn’t gain the same attention. Martine Piraino, a mother of three, admits that […]

October 5 is World Teachers’ Day

Posted October 4, 2018

On October 5th, we celebrate World Teachers’ Day, a day where we acknowledge the dedication and passion of our educators. This morning, 64,000 students across Waterloo Region made their way to school. They walked with their friends, rode their bikes, or boarded a school bus. They entered classrooms excited and ready to learn. In each […]

Mad Science Coming to Parkway – sign up soon

Posted October 4, 2018

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WRDSB observes Orange Shirt Day on September 28

Posted September 23, 2018

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognizes Orange Shirt Day as a way to honour residential school survivors, those who did not survive, and their descendants. It’s just one of the ways we support, educate and reconcile our relationship with Indigenous people. What is Orange Shirt Day? Orange Shirt Day is observed each September 30 […]

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