• School Renewal
  • Accommodation Reviews
  • Property
  • Boundary Reviews
  • Long-Term Facilities Plan
  • Green Energy Act
  • Outdoor Design Manual
  • School Construction
  • School Design Guidelines
  • Transition Committees
  • Ventilation
  • Rural Schools
  • Education Development Charges
• COVID-19
• Commencement at HWDSB
• Senior Team
• Trustees
• Accessibility
• Indigenous Education
• Budget and Finance
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• Human Rights and Equity
• Labour Update
• Media and Communications
• Policies
• Public Consultation
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• Severe Weather
• School Year Calendar
• Multi-Year Strategic Plan
• Transportation
• Wifi in HWDSB Schools

The creation of the Transition Committees is an integral process in the opening and closing of HWDSB schools. It gives the community an opportunity to voice their collective thoughts, consideration of all the diverse views of the community and students to make the transition as seamless as possible. This is the reason that trustees insist on Transition Committees and the minutes are reported to the Board of Trustees.

The purpose of the Transition Committee is to represent the community, provide input, advice and recommendations, however the final decisions are made by the Principal and Superintendent.

A brief synopsis of the Transition Committee topics of discussion include:

• Artifacts and school traditions
• Opening/closing ceremonies
• Student transition activities
• Traffic and transportation issues
• Accommodation and program issues

All Transition Committee meetings are open to the public, however public members will have no voting rights.

You can also view our previous Transition Committees.

Waterdown Transition Committee

Transition Committee Meetings for Allan A. Greenleaf, Flamborough Centre, Guy B. Brown and Mary Hopkins Elementary Schools

The Waterdown Transition Committee has a focus on best supporting students, staff, families and community members through the changes. The Transition Committee represents the community and provides recommendations, but final decisions are made by the Principal and Superintendent.

Students, staff, families and community members were invited to observe the first Waterdown Transition Committee meeting. Please see below for details and a link to the meeting notes:

Waterdown Transition Committee – Meeting #1

• Thursday, April 11 at 4:30 p.m.
• Waterdown District High School Learning Commons
• Waterdown Transition Meeting Notes – April 11

Waterdown Transition Committee – Meeting #2

• Thursday, May 2 at 4:30 p.m.
• Waterdown District High School Learning Commons
• Waterdown Transition Meeting Notes – May 2

Waterdown Transition Committee – Meeting #3

• Wednesday, June 5
• Waterdown District High School Learning Commons
• Waterdown Transition Committee Final Presentation – June 5

At these sessions, attendees learned about the final report for the Waterdown Accommodation Strategy, the purpose of the committee and upcoming plans. All Transition Committee meetings are open to the public to observe, however, public members are only able to share questions and recommendations in advance of the meeting. You can do so by contacting your school Principal or the School Council members of the Transition Committee for each of the four schools. 

Click here to find a summary of the decision on the Boundary Reviews webpage. If you have any questions or want more information, please contact your elementary school office. 

Gatestone and Shannen Koostachin Transition Committee

Transition Committee Meetings for Gatestone and Shannen Koostachin Elementary Schools

The Gatestone and Shannen Koostachin Transition Committee has a focus on best supporting students, staff, families and community members through the changes. The Transition Committee represents the community and provides recommendations, but final decisions are made by the Principal and Superintendent.

Students, staff, families and community members were invited to observe the first Gatestone and Shannen Koostachin Transition Committee meeting. Please see below for details and a link to the meeting notes: 

Gatestone and Shannen Koostachin Transition Committee – Meeting #1 

• Tuesday, April 23 at 5 p.m. 
• Gatestone Elementary School Library 
• Gatestone and Shannen Koostachin Meeting Notes – April 23

Gatestone and Shannen Koostachin Transition Committee – Meeting #2

• Tuesday, June 4 at 5 p.m. 
• Gatestone Elementary School Library 
• Gatestone and Shannen Koostachin Meeting Notes – June 4

At this session, attendees learned about the final report for the Gatestone and Shannen Koostachin Boundary Review, the purpose of the committee and upcoming plans. All Transition Committee meetings are open to the public to observe, however, public members are only able to share questions and recommendations in advance of the meeting. You can do so by contacting your school Principal or the School Council members of the Transition Committee for each school. 

Click here to find a summary of the decision on the Boundary Reviews webpage. If you have any questions or want more information, please contact your elementary school office. 

Sherwood Transition to Temporary Location

For information on this temporary move from Sherwood Secondary School’s permanent location, to the temporary location on Palmer Road, please click here.