Activities – Friday, October 30

Posted October 29, 2015

On Friday, October 30, Centennial students can have some fun by dressing up in an appropriate, simple costume (no masks or weapons) or wearing orange and black.  In the afternoon, students can participate in a games room, movie room or attend a dance.  We will be collecting canned goods for the Food Bank and encourage all […]

Student Protest

Posted October 28, 2015

Some students at Centennial participated in a walk-out from class today to protest the current labour situation. Student safety is our first priority. As such, we ensured all students were supervised and safe during the protest action. Although this was disruptive to our school day, many students chose to remain in their classes. We appreciate […]

Update Regarding Elementary Progress Report Cards

Posted October 27, 2015

We appreciate the ongoing patience and support of parents/guardians during this time of province-wide labour unrest and uncertainty in our schools. Given the current cumulative impact of provincial labour action on the part of elementary teachers and WRDSB support staff (secretaries, custodians and supervision monitors in schools as well as some central staff), the Waterloo […]

Student Protest

Posted October 26, 2015

Some students at Centennial participated in a walk-out from class today to protest the current labour situation. Student safety is our first priority. As such, we ensured all students were supervised and safe during the protest action. Although this was disruptive to our school day, many students chose to remain in their classes. We appreciate […]

Update Regarding Withdrawal of Extracurricular Activities

Posted October 23, 2015

On Oct. 22, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) announced that they would be escalating their current job action next week, if a provincial agreement is not reached. As per their news release, beginning Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, elementary teachers and occasional teachers will withdraw from all voluntary extracurricular activities in Ontario public schools, […]

Photo Retakes

Posted October 23, 2015

On Monday, October 26 we will have photo re-takes for those students who need their pictures redone or for those students who were absent for the first picture day.  Any students who purchased a package but wish to have the pictures redone need to bring the original package with them on Monday.

No Student Drop Off or Pick Up in the School Parking Lot

Posted October 15, 2015

This is a reminder that parents should not be dropping students off in the school parking lot.  Parents should be using the side roads to drop off and pick up students.  Thank you for your cooperation.

Nutrition For Learning Begins Next Week

Posted October 15, 2015

Centennial is very pleased to be partnering with Nutrition for Learning, a registered charitable organization, to provide our students with nutritious snacks, following the nutritional criteria of Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services, Ministry of Education PPM150, Canada Public Health and the Catholic School Food Policy. The purpose of providing a universal nutritional program […]

Important Information Regarding Rentals & Community Use of Schools

Posted October 14, 2015

Educational Support Staff/Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (ESS/OSSTF) and the Custodial and Maintenance Association/Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (CAMA/OSSTF) are currently in ongoing province-wide labour negotiations with the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Public School Boards Association (OPSBA). As a result, members of ESS/OSSTF and CAMA/OSSTF are taking part in a legal job sanctions. […]

Centennial’s Fall Magazine Fundraiser has begun!! 

Posted October 7, 2015

Your student has received a catalogue of available magazine subscriptions you can order from QSP.  You can also use the link below to go to the online website and shop directly from there.  For each magazine order, the school receives an average of $10 to help fund guest speakers and performances throughout the school year, […]