Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) has launched its Parent Voice Survey to gather parent opinions on student achievement, school climate, communications and the overall school experience. With the information gathered in this survey, along with student surveys completed last year, board leaders will have a complete picture of the on-the-ground experience within HWDSB schools. Parent […]
Starting next week, January 12th, we will be using Synrevoice. This is an automated calling system for daily attendance calls, special announcements and school-wide messages to parents, staff and school groups.
For a student, entering Grade 9 is a turning point. It brings with it many new possibilities, as well as important choices. To help, many secondary schools at Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) are about to hold Option Sheet Information Nights. These nights are welcoming and practical sessions that help Grade 8 students and their […]
Families across the Hamilton are being invited to learn more about French Immersion as an option for their child. Because every student is unique in their learning, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board staff strive to provide programs that help all students reach their full potential. French Immersion is one such program. French Immersion is a proven […]
Thank you to all who have contributed items for our gift basket raffle. Your support is appreciated! The next step is to sell raffle tickets so our students can take these amazing prizes home for the holidays! Please click on the title of this news item (“Gift Basket Raffle”) to see the attached document > December […]
Parent Council Minutes October 23 2014 (2)
We are very excited that our Grade 7 and 8 students are preparing for their transition to secondary school. We hope that you consider attending a Grade 7 and 8 Information Night to learn more about this important step. Learn more about Grade 7 and 8 Information Nights at HWDSB secondary schools. Learn more by […]
Dear Parents and Guardians, As you may know, a disturbing incident occurred at Earl Kitchener Elementary School this week that involved an attempt to remove a child from the playground. Understandably, students and parents are experiencing anxiety. Below, please see an update that Hamilton Police encouraged us to share with schools in HWDSB: The Hamilton […]
This information has been passed on for all Parents to view. Included are all dates where you can attend and meet the candidates for the School Trustee positions in our area. HW Council Trustee Night Flyer 2014 AM
Our Parent Council has been officially formed for 2014! Thank you to everyone that attended our first meeting of the school year. We anticipate great and exciting things to come. If you are interested in participating in any Parent Council events throughout the year we would love to hear from you contact us at: h.p.hurricanes@hotmail.com […]
Watch: Miscalculating the Impact of Technology
Dean Shareski historically recaps human miscalculations on the impact of emerging technologies, during this excerpt from his keynote address at HWDSB's Transforming Learning Everywhere Open House. Dean Shareski is the Community Manager for Discovery Education Canada.
