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A Community of Learners Who Show Caring, Co-operation and Courtesy to Self, Others and the Environment |
WANTED! Â Â WANTED! Â Â WANTED!
CHILDREN BORN IN 2008 FOR JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN OR CHILDREN BORN IN 2007 FOR SENIOR KINDERGARTEN
Registration will be held by appointment only on: Tuesday, January 31st from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday, February 3rd from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE AT 519-746-6724 TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT!
Please note: Â Students presently in Junior Kindergarten at Westvale P.S. DO NOT have to register for Senior Kindergarten
You will need to bring: Proof of Birth Proof of Address Immunization Record & Health Card
See you at Westvale! |
OPTIMIST CLUB OF WESTVALE-WATERLOO ANNOUNCEMENT
Once again, the Optimist Club of Westvale-Waterloo and neighbouring clubs are holding their annual Essay and Oratorical Competitions. There are three categories: Grade 6 and under, Grade 7-8 and Grade 9 and up.
These competitions are a great way to express yourself and to show yourself exactly what you are really capable of. Oratorical Competition: This year's topic is "How My Optimism Helps Me Overcome Obstacles". It will be on February 23, 2012 at the University of Waterloo. Essay Competition: This year's topic is "How My Positive Outlook Benefits My Community". You need to write 700-800 words. This needs to be handed in to the
office by February 9, 2012.
All entrants in both competitions will receive a certificate of participation. The top ranking participants in each category will each receive a gift certificate and the opportunity to move on to the district and international level competitions to compete for up to $2,500 in scholarships for both the Oratorical and the Essay Competitions.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EITHER OF THESE COMPETITIONS, PLEASE SEE MRS. LIMA IN THE OFFICE FOR THE APPLICATION FORMS!
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Other Information of Interest: |
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Westvale Invention Convention & Science Fair! Once again Westvale students and their families will have the opportunity to show their stuff. This year's Invention Convention and Science Fair will be held on April 4, 2012. Look for the handout that will be coming home with your child during the week of December 19th! A copy of this handout can be found here |
The 2011/12 Elementary School Calendar Has been released!
To see the Most Recent School Newsletter please |
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Special Days at Westvale P.S. |
Every Wednesday is Lunch Lady Day - Order Online or on Paper |
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Pizza Day is now on Fridays! If you did not order pizza for the Term through School-Day you can still receive pizza by bringing $1.75 per slice in on Tuesdays |
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UPCOMING EVENTS
January 9th |
First day of school after Winter Break |
January 12th |
Literacy Presentation by Kari-Lynn Winters at 6:30 p.m. brought to you through our "Getting the Words Out" program. For more information about Kari-Lynn Winters please see her website at www.kariwinters.com. ALL PARENTS & CHILDREN WELCOME! |
January 19th |
Westvale School Council meeting in library from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. All Parents/Guardians welcome! |
January 30th |
Westvale Sings! Please join us for a concert with Katherine Wheatley! All classes will be singing the song they composed and recorded with Katherine befor the holidays. There will be two concerts: 9:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. PARENTS/GUARDIANS WELCOME! |
The Westvale Way
Another year has begun and 410 students at Westvale school in grades JK-6 are back and ready to learn. The Westvale Way - caring, courtesy and co-operation - defines who we are and how we act. Our students "learn to care" so that they "care to learn." Each month we celebrate a school wide goal that builds upon the attributes set out by the WRDSB Character Development program - Respect; Initiative; Empathy; Hope; Kindness; Co-operation; Social Responsibility and Integrity. When students know they are safe and respected, they are free to learn.
Climbing to our Goals!
Our learning goal aligns with our WRDSB system learning goal - to improve our ability to express our thinking in written form. Written communication is a necessary tool for success in our society today and we strive to ensure that each student develops the skills and tools needed to reach his/her potential. Teachers use high yield instructional strategies and tools to deepen understanding and reach all students needs. Our focus at Westvale this year in all classrooms is twofold 1) the use of student exemplars to provide students with models of successful work from which to work and to set goals for improvement and 2) the use of open-ended critical questions in instruction to deepen thinking and encourage students to expand their viewpoints and consider alternative perspectives.
Westvale is Golden!
Westvale is a gold Eco school where we proudly practice conservation of energy, recycling of waste, re-use of materials and reduction of waste products. We look after our environment both at school and within our community. We have two tracks for learning in grades 1-6 - French Immersion and English. Our students have many leadership opportunities such as Eco green team, PAL's (playground leaders), learning buddies, library helpers, lunch room helpers, and classroom helpers. We play hard and work hard - always with respect and excellence. |
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School bus transportation information available at stswr.ca |
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