West Oakville Family of Schools Contacts

If you aren’t on the West Oakville Family of Schools contact list and wish to be, please send your name, school affiliation, email address, and phone number to Don Vrooman, HDSB Trustee for Oakville Wards 1&2 at info@wofos.ca. This information will be shared only with other contacts on the list. Email addresses may [...]

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People for Education Conference – Sat, Nov 3

Making CONNECTIONS
Saturday, November 3, 2007, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
York University, Toronto
The conference includes speakers Annie Kidder, John Ralston Saul, the Minister of Education Kathleen Wynne, and many others! Choose from an informative selection of morning and afternoon sessions:
In the morning:

Panel Discussion: Parent engagement: what really matters?
Panel Discussion: Declining enrolment: creative ways to keep more [...]

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Depression Education Session – Tue, Nov 6

Depression Education Session
What Parents Need To Know
Date: Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Place: Abbey Park High School, Library
Time: 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm
Please join us in a presentation and discussion lead by
Chris Pickersgill Mental Health Liaison Nurse and
Nicholle Russell Public Health Nurse
Teens have a lot on their plate. Learn how you can help support your teen.
Refreshments [...]

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Fourth Line Closure at QEW

Excerpted from http://www.oakville.ca/nr-07oct24.htm.
Temporary Fourth Line and QEW Closures to Result in Long-Term Benefits
Oakville, October 24, 2007 – For Immediate Release
A year-long closure of Fourth Line over the QEW will yield many benefits for residents, Council heard at its Community Services Committee meeting last night.
The closure, which is expected to commence this November [...]

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International Baccalaureate Open House – Thu, Nov 1 at White Oaks

Thursday, November 1, 2007 – ALP/IB Open House at
7:00PM in the South Cafetorium
White Oaks Secondary School
1330 Montclair Drive
Oakville ON L6H 1Z5
(905) 845-5200
All are welcome to attend this information meeting for prospective students of the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program at White Oaks Secondary School. Students are encouraged to come [...]

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Newcomer Orientation Night

The Halton Multicultural Council and
The Halton District School Board
Invite you to attend:
Newcomer Orientation Night
6:30PM on Thursday, October 25, 2007
Thomas A. Blakelock High School
1160 Rebecca St., Oakville
Meet other parents & learn how to make informed decisions about your children and their future education.

Come and learn about the Canadian School System!
Venez nombreux découvrir le système éducatif canadien. (French)
Porfavor [...]

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HDSB Community Engagement Plan

HDSB Report 07110 – Community Engagement Plan recommends:
“that the Halton District School Board provide input and support to the process for developing the Parent/Community Engagement Plan as identified in the Board Operational Plan, and that the Halton District School Board appoint two Trustee representatives to the Community Engagement Team.”
This report will be considered (probably) [...]

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Parents Reaching Out Grants (PRO), 2007-2008

Please Note: The deadline to submit an application for a Parents Reaching Out grant has been extended to October 26, 2007.
Ref: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/parents/reaching.html
Parents Reaching Out Grants (PRO) for School Councils, 2007-2008
How to Apply for Funding
Step 1: Apply Online
You can apply online. The deadline for submitting the proposal and budget is October 26, 2007.
Please [...]

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Halton Board appoints new Superintendent of Education for West Oakville

News Release – October 18, 2007
Halton District School Board
2050 Guelph Line, Burlington, ON L7R 3Z2
Halton Board appoints new Superintendent of Education
Patricia Dyson joins Halton District School Board team, November 1, 2007
At its regular meeting of Wednesday, October 17, 2007, trustees with the Halton District School Board announced the appointment of Patricia Dyson as Superintendent of [...]

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Southeast Oakville PARC Schedule

Program and Accommodation
Review Committee (PARC) – PE14
in Southeast Oakville
NOTICE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS

The Halton District School Board invites interested parents and community members to the following public meetings:

Monday, October 29, 2007 – 7-9 pm
Tuesday November 20, 2007 – 7-9 pm
Monday, December 17, 2007 – 7-9 pm
Tuesday, January 29, 2008 – 7-9 pm

All meetings will take place [...]

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Northeast Oakville PARC Schedule

Program and Accommodation
Review Committee (PARC) – PE16B
in Northeast Oakville
NOTICE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS

The Halton District School Board invites interested parents and community members to the following public meetings:

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 – 7-9 pm
Thursday, November 15, 2007 – 7-9 pm
Tuesday, December 11, 2007 – 7-9 pm
Thursday, January 24, 2008 – 7-9 pm

All meetings will take place [...]

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