Update: Job Action for Elementary Teachers on Monday, May 11

Posted May 8, 2015

Earlier this week we advised you that the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) were in a legal strike position effective Monday May 11, 2015. This afternoon Sam Hammond, president of ETFO Ontario, formally confirmed that public Elementary Teachers in Ontario will begin phase one of job action on Monday.  Mr. Hammond indicated that extracurricular activities […]

The 2015-16 School Year Calendar is Here!

Posted May 8, 2015

The 2015-16 school year calendar has been approved by the Ministry of Education. The first day of school for the 2015-16 school year is September 8, 2015.

View the Calendars:

Elementary
Secondary – Semestered Schools
Secondary – Waterloo-Oxford DSS

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Job Action for Elementary Teachers on Monday, May 11

Posted May 6, 2015

Job action announced by Waterloo Region District School Board elementary teachers. We would like to provide families with an update to our previous letter indicating that the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) will be in a legal strike position on Monday May 11, 2015. We can now inform you that ETFO will begin strike […]

‘MudPuppy Chase’ Community Fundraiser

Posted May 6, 2015

An enthusiastic group of runners made up of John Darling students, staff and families participated in the 10th ‘Mudpuppy Chase’ Fun Run on Sunday May 3rd at Laurel Creek Conservation Area.  There were 32 members of our team participating in either the 3 kilometer or the 5 kilometer run.  One of our Dads actually ran […]

MS Read-A-Thon Fundraiser Results

Posted May 1, 2015

I am pleased to announce that the fundraising total from John Darling Public School for the 2014/15 MS Read-A-Thon is $2,323.85!!  Thank you so much for the amazing support our school demonstrated for the program this year!   

Important Information from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Posted May 1, 2015

FOOD RECALL WARNING: SLICED APPLES Today the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a Food Recall Warning of sliced apples and products containing sliced apples from Sun Rich Fresh Food Incorporated. The recall applies to sliced apples and products containing sliced apples produced in the company’s Brampton, Ontario facility due to possible Listeria contamination. Please […]

School Climate Surveys Are Here!

Posted April 30, 2015

School climate surveys are important tools which help schools assess the current culture within a school. The survey captures perceptions from students, parents and staff relating to issues such as character development, equity and inclusion, safe schools, and variables that contribute to a healthy school environment. Please take the opportunity to complete the Safe Caring […]

Family Movie Night

Posted April 29, 2015

Family Movie Night Friday, May 8th @ 7pm *Please bring a non‐perishable food item for the Food Bank *Popcorn will be available. 1st bag is FREE, $1 for seconds *ALL Children must be accompanied by an adult *Bring your own sleeping bags, pillows etc. *Please inform us if a chair is required to accommodate an  […]

Boston Pizza Fundraiser Results

Posted April 29, 2015

Congratulations and Thank You to our JD Families We raised $500 during our Family Nights at Boston Pizza! These funds help to finance events at Darlingfest.

School Council Minutes- April 2015

Posted April 29, 2015

School Council Minutes JD April 13 2015

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