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. […]

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 […]

January 18: Rentals & Committee of the Whole meeting CANCELLED

Posted January 18, 2016

Due to the current and anticipated road conditions, and based on the latest credible weather information, all rentals (6:00 p.m. onwards) and this evening’s Committee of the Whole meeting have been CANCELLED.

January 18: Bus Cancellation in Woolwich, Wellesley, Wilmot & North Dumfries

Posted January 18, 2016

Due to current weather conditions,  all school buses, taxis, and special education routes in Wellesley, Wilmot, Woolwich and North Dumfries Townships are CANCELLED. All schools are OPEN. Extended Day programs are operating, and the Education Centre is open.

Become Familiar with our Severe Weather Procedure

Posted January 13, 2016

As the cold weather arrives, it’s important for everyone to be familiar with our Severe Weather Conditions procedure. There are some changes to the procedure for the 2015-16 school year: Frigid Temperatures: Schools will NOT automatically be closed when temperatures reach -35C or colder with wind-chill. While buses will not operate, the decision to close schools […]

Sledding at Sheppard

Posted January 12, 2016

The snow has arrived and our students are excited for the many winter activities that are now possible.  Remember that students spend at least 40 minutes/day outside (as long as the temperature is above -20) so please make sure that they are dressed appropriately each day.  Also, we will continue to remind students that snowballs […]

Bus Cancellation – January 11

Posted January 11, 2016

Due to current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes in WELLESLEY, WILMOT and WOOLWICH TOWNSHIP are cancelled.

All schools are OPEN and Extended Day child care programs are open. The Education Centre is also open.

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VP Change

Posted January 7, 2016

We would like to welcome Janet Swan as our new Vice-principal, effective February 1.  Mrs. Swan has heard wonderful things about the “Sheppard family” and is looking forward to meeting everyone.  She bring with her lots of experience in administration, most recently at Stewart Ave. in Cambridge. We will be saying good-bye to Ms. Jutzi […]

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