Friday, November 16, 2018 is a PD Day – no school for students

Posted November 11, 2018

Friday, November 16, 2018 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, but Extended Day Programs will operate for enrolled students from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The focus for the day will be School Improvement Planning in the morning. Teachers will participate in a whole-school activity […]

High School Information Nights: Grade 8 Transition

Posted November 7, 2018

Over the next couple of months, our high schools will be hosting Grade 8 Information Nights for families and students. These information sessions will focus on Grade 8 students’ transition to high school, including the course selection process, in-school student supports, extracurricular activities and more. Please be sure to check out the information session for any […]

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 […]

Science Open House

Posted October 18, 2018

Science Open House is an extravaganza of hands-on science learning for elementary-aged kids. We invite your students to join us on the University of Waterloo campus Saturday, October 27th from 10am-4pm. Our Let’s Talk Science volunteers will have their own booth, in addition to the hundreds of other activities offered by various Science departments and […]

WRPS Cyber-Safety Visit: Oct. 23rd

Posted October 17, 2018

Parents/Caregivers, On Tuesday October 23rd, we have the privilege of hosting our School Resource Officer, Constable Andre Johnson, to give our Grade 7 students a presentation on Cyber-Safety.  The presentation will help to further educate our students on safe, responsible and respectful online conduct.  In addition to alerting students some of the dangers that exist […]

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. […]

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 […]

List of Clubs/Teams/Activities at Margaret Ave!

Posted October 1, 2018

Students and Parents, Margaret Avenue is proud to provide a vibrant extra-curricular program for our students.  The many clubs, teams and events that we offer provide students with valuable opportunities to learn and grow outside the classroom.  Our wide range of activities and interest groups ensures that there is something for everyone!  Please see our […]

Important Information About Anaphylaxis – No Peanuts/Nut Products.

Posted September 25, 2018

This letter will be sent home with all Margaret Avenue Students this week: September 25, 2018. Dear Parents/Caregivers, Once again this year, we have students attending Margaret Avenue with a severe allergy that can cause an anaphylactic reaction. An anaphylactic reaction is an allergic reaction so severe that it can cause death within minutes. These […]

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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