Bomb Threat Awareness
At HWDSB, we believe all students and staff have the right to learn and work in a safe environment. To do that, it is important that everyone is aware of our Safe Schools policy and procedures to help...
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Nominate an outstanding school bus driver
School bus drivers play an important role in the educational experiences of students by providing safe transportation to and from school. The Hamilton-Wentworth Student Transportation Services has...
View ArticlePolice alerting the public and investigating after teen approached by unknown...
Police want to alert the public to an incident that was reported to have taken place on Thursday May 11, 2017 just shortly after 4:00pm in the area of Mohawk Road and Southlea Drive. A 13 year old...
View ArticleHWDSB 2017-18 Elementary School Year Calendar Approved
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board has received approval from the Ministry of Education on its 2017-2018 elementary school year calendar. IMPORTANT DATES: First Day of Instruction Tuesday,...
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Director’s Letter to Families and Tip Sheet re: Quebec City
Dear Families, The news of the deadly attack on a mosque in Ste-Foy, Quebec is leaving many of us at Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board saddened and disturbed. As a country, we mourn the tragic...
View ArticleRemember to report your child’s vaccines to Public Health
This is a reminder for parents and guardians to review their child’s vaccines with their doctor. Public Health is screening vaccination records to ensure that all children are up to date. Please report...
View ArticleSchool Offices Closed for the Summer
Just to remind parents and students, our school office is closed for the summer, between Tuesday, July 4 and Friday, August 25. We will be unable to respond to any messages during this time. Our...
View ArticleWelcome from HWDSB’s Student Trustees
HWDSB’s new Student Trustees Ruby Hye and Morghen Jael would love to share the following letter and video with our school communities, encouraging everyone to make student voice a priority in the year...
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Help Shape French Instruction at HWDSB
HWDSB’s French as a Second Language (FASL) Advisory Committee is seeking members to advise Trustees on elementary and secondary French programming as well as Ministry of Education and community...
View ArticleFamily Nights
Run at the Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre, Family Nights are a great opportunity for families with students with ASD. Each month, spaces will be assigned based on a first come basis according to...
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HWDSB Shows Improvement Towards Achievement
For school-based information, please visit EQAO Printable version of the infographic Infographic The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) released the 2016-17 assessment results in the...
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School Council Members invited to School Council Start-up 2017-18
Members of School Councils and school administrators across HWDSB are invited to attend the orientation session, School Council Start-up 2017-18. Come learn about School Council fundamentals, HWDSB’s...
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Changes to Kindergarten Communication of Learning
At HWDSB, we know that parent engagement fosters student success. We want to be as clear as possible about changes to how schools report on learning in Kindergarten. In the past at HWDSB, family...
View ArticleHWDSB Seeks Feedback on its Draft Fraud Prevention and Management Policy
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is gathering public feedback on the Draft Fraud Prevention and Management Policy. The Draft Fraud Prevention and Management Policy shows HWDSB’s...
View ArticleWater Testing for Lead Results
Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, Recently, our school underwent water testing for lead, in accordance with the provincial regulations (O.Reg 243/07). As a result of this testing, concerns were...
View ArticleCommunity and Continuing Education Open House November 22
Community and Continuing Education has moved and is now open at the new HILL PARK LEARNING CENTRE, located at 465 East 16th Street (formerly Hill Park Secondary School). The open house is taking place...
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HWDSB Marks Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week 2017
To mark Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week, HWDSB is working to make schools safer with its new bullying resource and continuing support for the board-wide use of the innovative anti-bullying...
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How HWDSB Handles Inclement Weather
As winter approaches, we want to remind all HWDSB families about how we make the decision to cancel school and board operations. This is often a difficult call to make, and is made with the safety and...
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HWDSB Launches Parent Voice Survey to Gather Input for Improvement
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) invites parents, guardians and caregivers to participate in a Parent Voice Survey to share what you think HWDSB is doing well, and how might HWDSB...
View ArticleHWDSB Seeks Feedback on its 2018-2019 Budget Priorities
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board is looking to hear from the community about how it should align its budget priorities for next year. The 2018/2019 Preliminary Budget priorities focus on: 21st...
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