August 31st, 2021

Welcome back to all returning students and a warm welcome to all new grade 9 students joining us this year!  We are so excited to welcome our students back to daily in-person learning for the full school day.  

This year secondary schools will be using a modified semester model that allows students to return to school for full days and to take four courses instead of two. Students would take two courses one week and their other two courses the next week.  Below you will find some important updates about what learning in-person at school will look like this year.

When do I start school?
Secondary students will be returning to in-person learning in a staggered format

Tues, Sept. 7 Wed, Sept. 8 Thurs, Sept. 9
Grade 9 + 10’s Grade 11 + 12’s All Students

How do I know which courses I have in my timetable?

Grade 9
For all new grade 9’s your homeroom teacher will call you by Friday, September 3rd, to let you know your homeroom class, and answer any questions you might have.

Grade 10, 11 & 12
Timetables for all students in grades 10, 11 & 12 will be emailed to your WRDSB email account by the end of the day Friday, September 3, 2021. Please note if you do not have a full timetable it may be due to conflicts and a counselor will be in touch with you soon.

School Times

8:10 – 10:40   – Learning Block 1 (Course A or C)
10:40 – 11:20 – Lunch/Nutrition Break
11:20 – 1:50    – Learning Block 2 (Course B or D)

Alternating weeks:
Week 1: Course A & B
Week 2: Course C & D

Please refer to the Semester 1 Calendar 

Student Pick Up and Drop Off

Student pick up and drop off is at the back entrance of the building. All other doors will be locked (with the exception of the bus turnaround – which is only available for bussed students)

Lockers
Lockers will not be available at this time. Please bring all your supplies in a bag or backpack and be prepared to keep them with you for the day.

Lunch Time

  • The cafe will not be open at this time, but we are hopeful it will be in the coming months
  • The vending machines will not be available at this time
  • Students should pack a lunch to bring with them
  • There will be no eating in the cafe, gym balcony, or hallways
  • Students are able to eat lunch in their Block A classroom
  • Alternatively, students are permitted to eat outside or leave the school property at lunch.  Students are able to return to the building in the last 5 minutes of lunch.

Transportation
Please check the Transportation Website to confirm your bus number and time for this year.

COVID 19 Return to In-Person Learning

Please refer to the COVID-19 In-Person Learning for the most up-to-date detailed information about school start-up.

Code of Conduct
We ask all students to review the attached Code of Conduct to provide you with information regarding Academic Expectations, and Healthy and Safety information.

Health & Safety Information

The WRDSB and W-O are committed to ensuring the health and safety of our students, staff and community members and will ensure our schools continue to operate safely.

Masks are mandatory for all students while on the bus, and in the building (except while eating lunch).

Students will need to monitor their health daily prior to coming to school.

Each day – students must complete the Ontario School Screener (bookmark it on your phone or Chromebook for quick access)

If you are sick or experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or respiratory illness, you are not to attend school. Please have a parent or guardian phone or email the school’s attendance line (519-634-5441).

If you experience symptoms while at school, you will need to report this to your teacher immediately.

Parents and Guardians are asked to help your students with their daily health check prior to sending them to school. 

We appreciate your patience and look forward to seeing you next week.

Carolyn Salonen
Principal