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
April 11, 2024 – Transition Committee Meeting 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
At this session, 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.
Background Information
HWDSB Trustees approved the final report for the Waterdown Accommodation Strategy in February 2024. The decision will be implemented for September 2024. HWDSB staff will continue monitoring enrolments at Waterdown elementary schools to support the safety and well-being of students and staff in these school communities.
Additional monitoring will be done through ongoing site visits and regular discussions with Facility Services staff, Principals and School Councils. Monitoring items include, but are not limited to:
- Health and Safety concerns
- Program delivery effectiveness
- Availability of resource or ‘flex’ spaces in schools
- Traffic or parking concerns in collaboration with City of Hamilton
Click here to find a summary on the Boundary Reviews webpage.
Gatestone and Shannen Koostachin Transition Committee
April 23, 2024 – Transition Committee Meeting 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 are invited to observe the first Gatestone and Shannen Koostachin Transition Committee meeting. Please see below for details:
- Gatestone and Shannen Koostachin Transition Committee – Meeting #1
- Tuesday, April 23 at 5 p.m.
- Gatestone Elementary School Library
At this session, attendees can learn about the final report for the Gatestone and Shannen Koostachin Boundary Review, the purpose of the committee and upcoming plans. If you would like to request an interpreter, please contact your school Principal.
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.
Background Information
HWDSB Trustees approved the final report for the Gatestone and Shannen Koostachin Boundary Review in February 2024.
The decision will be implemented for September 2024. HWDSB staff will continue monitoring enrolments at Gatestone and Shannen Koostachin elementary schools to support the safety and well-being of students and staff in these school communities.
Additional monitoring will be done through ongoing site visits and regular discussions with Facility Services staff, Principals and School Councils. Monitoring items include, but are not limited to:
- Health and Safety concerns
- Program delivery effectiveness
- Placement of portables
- Traffic or parking concerns in collaboration with City of Hamilton
Click here to find a summary on the Boundary Reviews webpage.
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.
Updated on Thursday, April 25, 2024.