Planning Ahead

Posted July 20, 2015

Students at Laurentian are using a variety of tools to organize their homework, study schedules and upcoming tests and assignments. We have discountinued the planner for 1 year as the cost of the planner continues to increase. Students are encouraged to use an app of their choice to help them keep track of homework. Agendas […]

Homeroom time at 8:20 a.m.

Posted July 20, 2015

Laurentian students will start their day with homeroom time at 8:20 p.m. Attendance will be taken first thing in the morning during homeroom time. Students should plan to arrive daily by 8:10 which will give students time to get to their lockers and gather their materials for periods 1 to 3. Remember Lancers…. there is […]

Update on Implementation of the new Health and Physical Education Curriculum

Posted June 23, 2015

On Monday, June 15, staff presented trustees with an update regarding implementation of the new Health & Physical Education Curriculum. Since 2010, the Ministry has engaged in extensive consultation regarding the revised curriculum for Health & Physical Education, Grades 1-8 and Health & Physical Education, Grades 9-12. On February 23, 2015, the Ministry released both […]

National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism

Posted June 23, 2015

Today we have lowered our flags at the Education Centre, and our schools, in memory of those who have lost their lives through acts of terror in Canada and around the world.

Lancerfest and Grade 8 Niagara trip this week!

Posted June 21, 2015

Grade 8’s need to be at school by 8:15 a.m sharp! Looking forward to the road trip! Grade 7’s… don’t forget your sunscreen this week for the many activities that have been organized by Mr. Shaver!   Have a great 3 days Lancers!    

Thank you for sharing your Lancer Pride!

Posted June 21, 2015

On Friday we celebrated the contributions that staff and students made this spring. Cheers were heard throughout the gym for our school teams and clubs. The biggest cheer was made for our departing staff. Mr. Adam will be moving to 2 different K-6 schools. We wish him all the best in the coming weeks as […]

Update: Mark Summary to be Provided for Elementary Students

Posted June 18, 2015

On June 16th, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) communicated to families that, as a result of Elementary Teachers’ Federation Ontario (ETFO) strike action, the WRDSB would be unable to provide report cards to students. Teachers have submitted marks to school principals in a variety of paper formats. As such, we notified families that […]

Information for Parents: Elementary Report Cards

Posted June 16, 2015

Dear Parent/Guardian: We are writing with an important update on the final report card. At this point in the year, you would normally receive your child’s report card. We know how important the report card is to parents and to students. It is a reflection of the work done throughout the year, and the marks, […]

Thanks Waterloo Regional Police for Internet Safety Workshop

Posted June 16, 2015

Thank you WRPS for the very informative parent information session on digital safety in the on-line world.  Some important tips were shared on Wednesday evening. 1. Monitor the applications and chat rooms your teen is using. Any app worth keeping has privacy settings ~ if there are no privacy settings… that’s a red flag for […]

Parent Involvement Committee Looking for New Members

Posted June 12, 2015

The Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites parents/guardians of students currently enrolled in one of the WRDSB schools to apply for positions on the WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee. The mandate for the WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee is to: Provide information and advice on parent engagement to the Waterloo […]

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