Help us improve communication: focus group registration
Posted January 20, 2018
At Waterloo Region District School Board we know that success for our students depends on effective communication between schools, students and their parents. To help us understand how we can continue to improve communication with you, we are running a series of focus groups to hear from parents across Waterloo region about your experience with […]
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Kindergarten Registration for Children Born in 2014 (JK) and New to Kindergarten Born in 2013 (SK)
Posted January 19, 2018
1. Ensure your child can attend Groh Public School! – you must reside within our school boundaries to attend Visit stswr.ca click on link titled “What school do I attend” and enter your address 2. Registration is open ON-LINE now: Visit http://www.wrdsb.ca/register/ (or click on the JK Registration tab on the left hand side) and complete the on-line registration form, call […]
EA and CYW Appreciation Day
Posted January 19, 2018
We are a public school district for everyone – no matter their background or ability. To help every child in our district achieve their potential, we rely on the support of parents and caregivers and, of course, the hard work of every member of staff. Today we recognize some of the staff who support some […]
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Join us on January 25 for a Public Meeting Open House
Posted January 18, 2018
Waterloo Region District School Board is developing a Long-Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) that will show how well used our schools are now and are expected to be over the next ten years. It also reveals how well kept our schools are in terms of school condition. Your feedback on the proposed solutions is important to us. We invite […]
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Tragic Death of 5 year old in Toronto
Posted January 17, 2018
As many of you have heard, there was a tragic death of a 5 year old girl at a Toronto school yesterday afternoon. This was as a result of car pinning the girl and her father against another vehicle. This tragedy is a symptom of a bigger issue that exists at all schools in Ontario […]
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Trustees form a committee to consider full-year schooling
Posted January 16, 2018
On Monday evening, trustees voted in favour of establishing a committee to look into the option of full-year schooling. Full-year schooling means students would get the same number of days in school but with more frequent, shorter breaks in the year. The committee will review research, look at examples of boards currently running full-year programs […]
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School Council Meeting
Posted January 15, 2018
The next School Council Meeting is being held on Thursday, January 18th @ 7:00pm in the Learning Commons. Please see the following agenda: Groh Public School, School Council Agenda, January 18th, 2018, 7:00pm to 8:30pm, Learning Commons Principal’s Update Leslie Maxwell’s presentation on Groh School Traffic Calming Committee Question and Answer School Survey Update Fundraising – subcommittee needed a)We […]
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Happy Holidays from Groh PS
Posted December 22, 2017
The staff of Groh PS would like to wish all our families and students a Safe and Happy Holiday! 2017 proved to be a successful time for Groh staff, families and students. Looking forward to 2018 and all the exciting journies that lay ahead at Groh. Just a reminder that the school is closed December […]
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Technovation Challenge Program
Posted December 14, 2017
The Technovation Challenge, a flagship program of non-profit Iridescent, is the world’s largest global tech entrepreneurship competition for girls. The program offers girls around the world the opportunity to learn the necessary skills to emerge as tech entrepreneurs and leaders. Every year, Technovation challenges 10 to 18 year old girls to build a business plan and […]
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Kindergarten Holiday Concert
Posted December 6, 2017
Hello Kindergarten Families! We hope you will join us on Friday December 15th from 2:00-3:15pm for some holiday cheer! The Kindies have been preparing a few songs and will give a short performance in the gym beginning at 2:00pm. Following the performance, families will be invited back to their child’s Kindergarten classroom for some festive […]