Collegiate

Joy Day - A Day of Celebrating Culture
2021-12-16
• Sharing of family traditions
• Language
• Story/poem
• Meaning of your name
• Clothing
• Music
• Dance
• Food
• Flag, crest, emblem
• Artist/artwork
• Sporting event
• Traditional game
• Architecture
• Festival
• Family Genealogy

Last Day of School Before Winter Break
2021-12-17

PJ and Class Movie Day
2021-12-17

First Day of School After the Winter Break
2022-01-03

Grade 7 & 8 Information Night - Orchard Park Secondary School
2022-01-19 18:30 - 19:00 (America/Toronto)
Your pathway begins at…Orchard Park Secondary School. Learn about all our exciting secondary school options, while getting to know your future school and teachers, at our Grade 7 & 8 Information Nights: January 19, 2022 6:30 p.m.. Join our Virtual Information Night through Microsoft Teams at: hwdsb.info/op
Grade 7 and 8 Information Night, Orchard OPSS Info Night Flyer

Deadline for French Immersion registration - Sunday, January 23rd, 2022
2022-01-23
Sunday, January 23rd, 2022

Deadline for applications for French Immersion
All applications after this date are considered late

French Immersion Registration Process
French Immersion is a proven way to acquire excellent French language skills. This HWDSB program is an option for students beginning Grade 1 (born in 2016).

Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers,
Please let me take this opportunity to thank you for choosing HWDSB to help your child get off to the best possible start at school. The primary years are enriching for young learners as they explore the world around them, learn to solve problems and make new friends.
At HWDSB, we also know that each student is unique in his or her learning, and we work to ensure that our programs help all students reach their full potential. French Immersion is one such program.
French Immersion is a proven way of acquiring excellent language skills in French. The French Immersion program at HWDSB is specifically designed for parents who do not speak French but want their children to speak both official languages. The program is open to all students in Hamilton-Wentworth, starting in Grade 1.
Feel free to view the presentation on our website at www.hwdsb.on.ca/fi.
To learn more about French Immersion at HWDSB, please visit our website, talk to your principal or email fi@hwdsb.on.ca.
We look forward to continuing our journey to excellence together.
2021 Digital French Immersion Booklet

Monday, November 29th
• Application process opens for Senior Kindergarten Students only at https://www.hwdsb.on.ca/elementary/programs/french-as-a-second-language/
Sunday, January 23rd
• Deadline for applications
• All applications after this date are considered late
Friday, February 25th
• Program location offered to parents/guardians
Friday, March 11th
• Deadline for program acceptance and registration

School Council Meeting on Monday, January 24th at 6:00 p.m.
2022-01-24 18:00 - 19:00
Our next School Council Meeting is on Monday, January 24th at 6:00 p.m. via MS Teams. The link to the meeting will be posted on our website the day of the meeting. Everyone is welcome to join us! Also feel free to join our Council Facebook Group. This is a place to share all the things school related and continue building positive, strong school and home relationships…
www.facebook.com/groups/408895583942048/

Families Worrying Less Together Workshop
2022-01-25 13:00 - 14:00
Families Worrying Less Together
A program for Parents/Primary Caregivers of kids whose worries get the best of them. If you are a parent/primary caregiver of a student in Grade JK- 2 or Grade 3-6 who is excessively shy, or has intense worries and fears, come learn about the “Families Worrying Less Together” program. This program will give you practical strategies to help your child learn to cope differently. Please note: This program
is for parents and primary caregivers, children do not attend. Please join us via MS Teams on January 25, 2022 from either 1-2 p.m. or 6-7 p.m. to learn more about the Families Worrying Less Together program. To register, please complete the following form: https://forms.office.com/r/mX6U7jKVPM
Families Worrying Less Together Info Night, Winter 2022

Grade 8's - Choosing Your Secondary School Courses
2022-01-26 18:00 - 18:30

COVID Vaccine Walk-In Clinic at Winona Elementary School
2022-02-01 16:00 - 19:30
Date: Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Time: 4:00pm – 7:30pm
Location: Winona Elementary School, 301 Lewis Road, Winona, Ontario L8E 5H1

Walk-in registration
Participants can walk-in to the location during the allocated vaccine clinic times.
Why is vaccination being recommended?
The Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health, and all local Medical Officers of Health, confirm that vaccines are safe and are one of the infection prevention and control measures you can take to protect yourself from getting very sick and being hospitalized with COVID-19. It is also important for the protection of our youngest children (0-4) years, who are not yet eligible for vaccine protection.
Who can attend this vaccination clinic?
Students from the following schools may attend this clinic:

Orchard Park
Collegiate
South Meadow
Winona
Eastdale

First and second doses are also available to family members as well as HWDSB employees.
Preparing Your Child for Vaccination
While COVID-19 vaccinations are safe, we understand you or your child may have questions about the vaccine. Please speak to your child about the many benefits of being vaccinated against COVID-19. If you have questions about COVID-19 vaccines for children and youth, please visit Vaccine Information Sheet for Children for further information.

Kindergarten Registration Begins
2022-02-07
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten will begin on Monday, February 7th, 2022 for families with children entering either Junior Kindergarten (born in 2018) or Senior Kindergarten (born in 2017 who are not presently attending school). For your convenience, I have attached a copy of the registration form, and have posted a copy on our website http://www.hwdsb.on.ca/collegiate so it may be printed and emailed to the home school (please email the form to me by simply clicking Reply to this email). In addition to the completed registration form, the child’s birth certificate (or proof of birth), and proof of address (hydro bill, lease, mortgage, etc.) will be needed to complete the process. Please share this information with your neighbours as well as families new to the community. For those who would like to know more about the Kindergarten program, please click on the following link to show you a video tour of what happens during a typical kindergarten day at a school in HWDSB:
https://www.hwdsb.on.ca/kindergarten/kindergarten-orientation/
**Please Note – students already attending Junior Kindergarten do NOT need to re-register for next year.**
For more information regarding kindergarten, please feel free to visit:
http://www.hwdsb.on.ca/kindergarten/.
Registration Form:
Student-Registration-Form_Sept2022.pdf (hwdsb.on.ca)
Student Registration Form, 2022 – 2023

Collegiate's Got Talent Audition Videos DUE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11th
2022-02-11
Collegiate’s Got Talent

Valentine's Day
2022-02-14
Valentine’s Day Letter to Parents

French Immersion application process - program location offered to parents / guardians
2022-02-25
Friday, February 25th, 2022

program location is offered to parents / guardians

French Immersion Registration Process
French Immersion is a proven way to acquire excellent French language skills. This HWDSB program is an option for students beginning Grade 1 (born in 2016).

Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers,
Please let me take this opportunity to thank you for choosing HWDSB to help your child get off to the best possible start at school. The primary years are enriching for young learners as they explore the world around them, learn to solve problems and make new friends.
At HWDSB, we also know that each student is unique in his or her learning, and we work to ensure that our programs help all students reach their full potential. French Immersion is one such program.
French Immersion is a proven way of acquiring excellent language skills in French. The French Immersion program at HWDSB is specifically designed for parents who do not speak French but want their children to speak both official languages. The program is open to all students in Hamilton-Wentworth, starting in Grade 1.
Feel free to view the presentation on our website at www.hwdsb.on.ca/fi.
To learn more about French Immersion at HWDSB, please visit our website, talk to your principal or email fi@hwdsb.on.ca.
We look forward to continuing our journey to excellence together.
2021 Digital French Immersion Booklet

Monday, November 29th
• Application process opens for Senior Kindergarten Students only at https://www.hwdsb.on.ca/elementary/programs/french-as-a-second-language/
Sunday, January 23rd
• Deadline for applications
• All applications after this date are considered late
Friday, February 25th
• Program location offered to parents/guardians
Friday, March 11th
• Deadline for program acceptance and registration

Student Picture Day - RETAKE DAY
2022-03-02

Grade 8 Grad Pictures
2022-03-02
Grade 8 Grad Photos Reminder for March 2nd

School Council Meeting
2022-03-07 18:00 - 19:00
Our School Council Meeting will be held on Monday, March 7th at 6:00 p.m. on MS Teams.

Senior Boys Basketball (away) Game at Viscount Montgomery School
2022-03-08
The Senior Boys Basketball season will begin on Tuesday, March 8th with an away-game at Viscount Montgomery School. The season will include a total of four games in March with two home games and two away-games. This year there will be no playoffs, and unfortunately spectators are currently not permitted to attend games. The goal of HWDSB athletics for this year is to get our kids active and participating in athletics again with a focus on learning, skill development, and fun.

French Immersion Registration Process - deadline for program acceptance and registration (Friday, March 11th, 2022)
2022-03-11
Friday, March 11th, 2022

deadline for program acceptance and registration

French Immersion Registration Process
French Immersion is a proven way to acquire excellent French language skills. This HWDSB program is an option for students beginning Grade 1 (born in 2016).

Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers,
Please let me take this opportunity to thank you for choosing HWDSB to help your child get off to the best possible start at school. The primary years are enriching for young learners as they explore the world around them, learn to solve problems and make new friends.
At HWDSB, we also know that each student is unique in his or her learning, and we work to ensure that our programs help all students reach their full potential. French Immersion is one such program.
French Immersion is a proven way of acquiring excellent language skills in French. The French Immersion program at HWDSB is specifically designed for parents who do not speak French but want their children to speak both official languages. The program is open to all students in Hamilton-Wentworth, starting in Grade 1.
Feel free to view the presentation on our website at www.hwdsb.on.ca/fi.
To learn more about French Immersion at HWDSB, please visit our website, talk to your principal or email fi@hwdsb.on.ca.
We look forward to continuing our journey to excellence together.
2021 Digital French Immersion Booklet

Monday, November 29th
• Application process opens for Senior Kindergarten Students only at https://www.hwdsb.on.ca/elementary/programs/french-as-a-second-language/
Sunday, January 23rd
• Deadline for applications
• All applications after this date are considered late
Friday, February 25th
• Program location offered to parents/guardians
Friday, March 11th
• Deadline for program acceptance and registration

March Break
2022-03-14 - 2022-03-18

Health Curriculum Preview for Parents (Grades 1 - 8)
2022-03-23 18:00 - 18:30
Parents and Guardians are invited to attend an information session. This live session will be held on March 23rd at 6:00 p.m. via MS Teams.

A letter was sent to parents of Grades 1 – 8…
This letter is to inform you that your child will begin a unit on Human Development and Sexual Health starting at the end of May 2022.
The following expectations of the Ontario Curriculum will be covered in the Grade 1 program.
By the end of Grade 1, students will:

identify body parts, including genitalia (e.g., penis, testicles, vagina, vulva), using correct terminology and body-positive language
identify the five senses and describe how each functions (e.g., sight: the eyes give the brain information about the world to help us see colours, shapes, and movement; touch: receptors in the skin tell us how things feel – if they are hot, cold, wet, dry, hard, soft; hearing: the ears pick up vibrations and send messages to the brain to help us hear sounds that are loud or soft, high- or low-pitched; smell and taste: the tongue is covered with thousands of taste buds and the nose has tiny hairs and nerves that send messages to the brain about how things taste and smell)
demonstrate an understanding of and apply proper hygienic procedures for protecting their own health and preventing the transmission of disease to others (e.g., washing hands with soap, using a tissue, sleeve sneezing, brushing and flossing teeth, not sharing hats or hairbrushes)

The following resources will be used to assist in the delivery of this unit:

OPHEA resource document

As the Ontario Curriculum indicates, “Parents are the primary educators of their children with respect to learning about values, appropriate behaviour, and ethnocultural, spiritual, and personal beliefs and traditions, and they are their children’s first role models. It is therefore important for schools and parents to work together to ensure that home and school provide a mutually supportive framework for young people’s education” (page 14). This unit offers you, as the most significant influence of your child’s values and behaviours, the chance to discuss the classroom lessons and consider them in light of your own family beliefs.
Parents and Guardians are invited to attend an information session. This live session will be held on March 23rd at 6:00 pm via MS Teams.
If Parent/Guardians would like their child(ren) exempted from all expectations, they will need to complete an exemption form in the Parent Portal. Paper copies and/or phone calls will also be accepted.
Please feel free to contact the school if you have questions or concerns regarding this upcoming unit.

Earth Hour 2022
2022-03-26
Earth Hour 2022 will take place on Saturday, March 26th at 8.30 p.m. This Earth Hour we want you to go beyond the hour, so after the lights go back on think about what else you can do to
make a difference. To learn more, go to www.earthhour.org.

Spirit Wear is due by March 31st!
2022-03-31
Spirit Wear is finally here!!! Please find attached the Spirit Wear designs and order form. If you would like to purchase a T-shirt, a crewneck sweatshirt, a hooded sweatshirt, or fleece Dri-Fit hooded, please ensure your orders are in to the office by Thursday, March 31st, 2022. Order online!!! Or Visa/MasterCard with the attached order form.

Families Worrying Less Together Information Night
2022-04-05
Families Worrying Less Together Info Night Flyer – April 5, 2022

SK Celebration Photos (Grad Pictures)
2022-04-12

Grad Photo RE-TAKES
2022-04-12

International Day of Pink
2022-04-13
On Wednesday, April 13th, 2022, staff and students across HWDSB will join millions of people worldwide who wear pink for the Day of Pink. We do this because we want to make a statement
that we stand against all forms of bully. It also reminds us that when we stand up and speak out, we can make a difference. The Day of Pink began in Nova Scotia when two high school students saw a classmate being bullied for wearing a pink shirt. The two students intervened, but wanted to do more. A few days later they were able to get their entire school to wear pink. That school sent a message that together we can stop bullying. We know that bullying is a problem in our schools and in our wider community. Bullying can happen to anyone, anywhere. Collectively, we can
stand up and speak out against bullying. PLEASE WEAR PINK ON WEDNESDAY April 13!

School Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
2022-05-02 18:00 - 18:30
Our May School Council meeting will be held on Monday, May 2nd at 6:00 p.m. at Collegiate Elementary – room Location will be posted in front foyer.

Digital Intelligence and Well Being - Parent Learning Series
2022-05-05 19:00 - 20:00
Digital Intelligence and Well Being, Parent Learning Series

Prom Project 2022
2022-05-07
Prom Project 2022
Saturday, May 7, 2022
Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School, 1715 Main Street East, Hamilton
What is Prom Project Hamilton?
Prom Project Hamilton is a “pop-up style” event that provides students the opportunity to pick out formal wear for their proms, graduations, banquets, and other special events, free of
charge. This event is open to all students. Please note: Hair and make-up will NOT be offered this year at Prom Project Lite.
Students Interested in Attending
This year, to keep everyone safe, we require that students register for an appointment time and provide the name of their guest, if bringing one. There is a limit of one guest per student.
Registration will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Unfortunately, we will NOT accept walk-ins this year. Please be sure to register ahead.
Prom Project Lite (kambeo.io)
Website: www.hwdsb.info/PPH2022
Prom Project Hamilton – YouTube
Facebook: @promprojecthamilton
Twitter: @PromProjectHam
Instagram: promprojecthamilton
