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 […]
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Groh P.S. Winter Concert- Grades 1-7
Posted December 6, 2017
You’re invited to the Groh P.S. Winter Concert! All the grade 1-7 students will be performing on December 20th @ 6:30pm-8pm in the gymnasium. While we are not having families buy tickets or sign up, please be mindful of seating and try to keep the number of attendees to no more than two per student. Doors will […]
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DrumFIT Family Fun Night
Posted December 4, 2017
A letter was sent home November 16th concerning our DrumFIT Family Fun Night. REMINDER: Parents and students are invited to participate Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the gym. There will be 3 time slots available 6:00pm- 6:30pm, 6:45pm-7:15pm, and 7:30pm -8:00pm. To reserve a spot with your family please email grohps.drumfit@gmail.com with […]
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PBL Information Night at Groh a Success!
Posted December 1, 2017
Thank you to all the parents and students who came out Thursday evening to “inquire” and learn about PBL at Groh. The evening consisted of a PBL power point presentation, followed by numerous activity centres open for the parents and students to engage in with parents experiencing first hand what PBL is all about and […]
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Nutrition for Learning News
Posted December 1, 2017
Hello Groh Parents, Thank you for your support with the Nutrition for Learning program. The toonie card fundraiser in September raised $425.30 for Groh’s Nutrition program! Nutrition for Learning is still in need of volunteers to be able to run the program Monday to Thursday. The program is currently running on Wednesday and Thursday. Attached is a job […]