DATE CHANGE – Grad Photo Studio Day Wed. Mar. 25th

Posted February 28, 2015

Lifetouch has changed the date for the grad photo studio day to Wednesday March 25th. Students that missed the photo day on Monday February 23rd must have their photos taken at the Kitchener studio on March 25th to be included in the class composite. Please call Lifetouch at (519) 744-1146 ext. 0 to book an appointment. […]

School Council – February Meeting

Posted February 26, 2015

Good morning Centennial families, Minutes from the School Council meeting on Tues. Feb. 24 are linked below. Our next Council meeting is Tues. Apr. 21 at 6:30 PM in the Library. All welcome! Council Minutes Feb 2015

Important Student and Traffic Safety Reminder

Posted February 25, 2015

Good afternoon Centennial families, High snowbanks and narrow streets in the winter months make it vitally important to keep the bus loading area in front of the school clear before and after school. We ask parents not to drop off or pick up students in the school parking lot in the bus loading zone in […]

Grade 8 to 9 Course Selections – Feb. 26 to Mar. 6

Posted February 24, 2015

Good evening Grade 8 families, Grade 8 students have received info on selecting next year’s Grade 9 courses online using MyWay. Course selections open this Thursday, February 26, and must be completed by Friday, March 6. Students may complete selections at home or at school (the computer lab will be open several days during Break A). […]

February 23 – All schools open & buses are running

Posted February 23, 2015

Transportation is running and schools are open today.

Why were our schools closed Friday?

Posted February 23, 2015

The WRDSB has put in place a frigid temperature threshold in our severe weather procedure primarily for three reasons related to the safety of our students:

1. According to Environment Canada, at -35C exposed skin can freeze within 10 minutes. Environment Canada indicates that in temperatures between -28 to -39 there is a high risk of exposed skin freezing (frostnip or frostbite). This temperature is very unusual for our region and some students may not have the appropriate clothing to protect themselves.

2. Most students will take longer than 10 minutes to walk to school and the bused students may wait for an extended period of time should any bus be delayed.

3. We are unable to guarantee crossing guard service to our students as individual crossing guards have a right to maintain their safety given that they are exposed for extended periods of time in frigid temperatures.

The Education Centre remains open and is fully operational.

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UPDATE – Gr. 8 Grad Photos MONDAY

Posted February 21, 2015

Good morning Centennial families, Grade 8 grad photos will now take place this Monday, February 23rd. We hope to photograph all Grade 8 students for the graduating class composite photo. Students wishing a composite photo must bring $30 (cash or cheque payable to Lifetouch Canada) to the portrait session on Monday. ONLY the COMPOSITE photo needs […]

School Closed, Grad Photos Monday

Posted February 20, 2015

All WRDSB schools are CLOSED today due to frigid temperatures. At Centennial, Grade 8 grad photos will take place this Monday, February 23rd.

February 20 – All Schools are Closed & Buses Cancelled

Posted February 20, 2015

Due to frigid temperatures, all schools are closed today and all buses are cancelled. All Extended Day Programs are also closed. The Education Centre remains open for those who can safely arrive to work.

When do Schools Close Due to Weather?

Posted February 19, 2015

Our procedure for severe weather  provides guidelines and expectations for school closings due to severe weather, and how this information is communicated to our families.

Severe weather refers to conditions such as ice, fog, rain, sleet, snow, wind and/or frigid temperatures and wind chills. We consider a frigid temperature to be -35C with wind chill, or colder.

The general manager of Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) will monitor weather and temperatures in the region beginning at 5:30am, using Environment Canada’s wind chill index. If the temperature is forecasted to reach or exceed -35C with wind chill at 7:00am, buses will not operate and schools will be closed. The education centre will be open to those employees who can safely arrive to work.

How do we communicate cancellations or closures?

Decisions relating to cancellations and closures are made by 6:00am. Any cancellations and closures will be posted on our website and school websites. Information will also be available on our twitter account (@wrdsb). We encourage you to monitor our website and listen to local media for up-to-date cancellation and closures.

Parents have the option of keeping their children at home when concerned about weather conditions.

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