Collegiate

Grade 8 Graduation Pictures
2023-03-07
Grade 8 Graduation Pictures
Tuesday, March 7th is Grade 8 Graduation Picture Day! Please bring a white collared shirt for your picture and bring your biggest smiles!

Spirit Day - Class 'Matching' Day
2023-03-07
…where the students in the respective class matches one another.

Spirit Day - Beach Day
2023-03-08

Spirit Day - Spring OR Winter Day (you decide)
2023-03-09
If you think Spring is coming, wear pastel colours. Or if you think it’s still going to be Winter for a while, wear blue or white.

Deadline for French Immersion Program Acceptance and Registration
2023-03-10
French Immersion Flyer
2023-24 French Immersion Application Process
HWDSB offers French Immersion programming beginning in Grade 1. It is designed to provide English-speaking children with opportunities to become skilled speaking in French as well as English. Upon completion of secondary school, students are expected to be proficient in French. The curriculum for subjects taught in French is the same as in the English program.
Elementary families can find a list of important dates below, including an opportunity to learn more at our French Immersion Information Night.
Important Dates for the 2023-24 French Immersion Application Process
• French Immersion Information Night for Families
Wednesday, November 23, 2022 from 7 – 8 p.m.
• Application process opens for Senior Kindergarten students only
Monday, November 28, 2022 at 9 a.m.
• Deadline for applications
Monday, January 16, 2023 at 9 a.m.
• Program location offered to families
Friday, February 24, 2023 by 4 p.m.
• Deadline for program acceptance and registration
Friday, March 10, 2023 by 4 p.m.

For more information, go to hwdsb.info/FI2023-24

Spirit Day - PJ Day
2023-03-10

March Break
2023-03-13 - 2023-03-17

Junior Boys Basketball Season Begins
2023-03-21
JUNIOR BOYS BASKETBALL
The Junior Boys Basketball season will begin on Tuesday, March 21st with a home game against Hillcrest Elementary School. The season will include a total of six (6) games throughout March and April with three (3) home games and three (3) away games. The team will be selected before March Break, and tryouts will be open to students in Grades 5, 6, and 7. We look forward to a fun season with a focus on learning and skill development.

Earth Hour
2023-03-25 20:30 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
EARTH HOUR
Earth Hour 2023 will take place on Saturday, March 25th 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

International Transgender Day of Visibility
2023-03-31
INTERNATIONAL TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY
Friday, March 31st, 2023

Grade 5's - Scientist in the School
2023-04-03 - 2023-04-04
We are excited to announce that on April 3rd and April 4th, the Grade 5’s will be participating in a “Scientist in the School” presentation!
The students will have an opportunity to engage in some hands-on learning as they explore pulleys and gears. Each student will receive a kit with materials required to construct various gears and pulley systems. And they will be able to take this kit and all the materials home with them!
The cost of this presentation with all of the materials is $10 per student. Payment can be made on School Cash Online. A maximum of forty (40) students.
Cost: $10 per student

Senior Kindergarten Grad Photos
2023-04-06

Grade 8 Graduation Photo RETAKES
2023-04-06
RETAKES – Grade 8 Graduation Pictures
Tuesday, March 7th was the Grade 8 Graduation Picture Day! However, if you need a RETAKE, the photographer will be at the school on Thursday, April 6th to take RETAKES. Don’t forget to bring a white collared shirt for your picture and bring your biggest smiles!

Statutory Holiday (Good Friday)
2023-04-07

Statutory Holiday (Easter)
2023-04-10

International Day of Pink
2023-04-12

School Council Meeting
2023-04-17 18:00 - 19:00
Our next School Council meeting is Monday, April 17th at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join us!

Vision Screening for SK's
2023-04-28
Vision Screening Pre-Screening Notification Letter

Last Day to Order Graduation Class Composites for Senior Kindergarten and Grade 8 Students
2023-05-05
Don’t miss out! Graduation class composites are here for Senior Kindergarten and Grade 8 students! Visit the following link, and select either Junior Milestone Composite (for Grade 8’s), or Kinder Milestone Composite (for Senior Kindergarten). Class composites are $28.25 each, and a great memory to remember who was in your child’s graduating class. Order soon as the composites are only available until Friday, May 5th.
Composite Ordering (edgeimaging.ca)

Grade 7 & 8 Trip to Camp Muskoka
2023-05-15 - 2023-05-17

Collegiate Open House
2023-05-18 16:30 - 18:30
COLLEGIATE OPEN HOUSE!
Thursday, May 18th from 4:30 – 6:30 pm

Let’s make some memories! All families are invited to our Collegiate Open House! We are planning a celebration as we look forward to many years of learning and laughter at Collegiate
Elementary School! More information to come!
Open House Flyer, May 2023

Statutory Holiday
2023-05-22

Kindergarten Orientation
2023-05-25 17:00 - 18:00
KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION DAY!
We’re looking forward to welcoming new families to our in-person Kindergarten orientation on Thursday, May 25th from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to meet our Kindergarten team and learn more about the program!
Please join us for our school’s Kindergarten Orientation event! Your child’s first day at school is just around the corner! And we are thrilled to welcome families and children to our school for Kindergarten orientation. Attending a Kindergarten orientation is a wonderful opportunity to meet the Kindergarten team and learn more about the Kindergarten program. Orientation helps give families and children an insight into what to expect in September.
Date and Time:
Thursday, May 25th, 2023 from5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
49 Collegiate Ave, Stoney Creek, ON L8G 3L5
Please enter through the Kinder Pen doors on Collegiate Avenue.
Visit hwdsb.on.ca/kindergarten/ to learn more about Kindergarten at HWDSB. On the Kindergarten orientation webpage, you can find some helpful resources that will prepare you and
your child for Kindergarten in September. This includes a video tour of what happens throughout a typical day in kindergarten, a narrated video based on the presentation schools deliver at their event, a video to help families of children with special education needs, and so much more!
Kindergarten Orientation, 2023

PA Day (**no school**)
2023-06-02

School Council Meeting
2023-06-05 18:00 - 19:00
Our next School Council Meeting will be held on Monday, June 5th, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join us!
If you wish to contact School Council, please feel free to email collegiateSC@hwdsb.on.ca.

Second Round of Immunization by Public Health for Grades 7 & 8
2023-06-09

Grade 8 Graduation Rehearsal
2023-06-26 09:00 - 10:00
Grade 8 Graduation Rehearsal
Monday, June 26, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
The Grad Rehearsal is on Monday June 26th at 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Each student is responsible for their own transportation to and from The Grand Olympia rehearsal. If you need support, please contact your child’s teacher or the school. The rehearsal will begin at 9:00 sharp and will end at 10:15am. A reminder to girls: Please bring your graduation shoes to the rehearsal.
Our Grade 8 Graduation Ceremony will be held on Monday June 26, 2023, at The Grand Olympia located on 660 Barton Street, Stoney Creek. The Graduates have been asked to arrive by 5:30 p.m. The Ceremony will begin at 6:00 p.m. sharp.
Immediately after the ceremony, take pictures with family and friends! The graduates will celebrate together with a dinner and dance.
Parents/Guardians pick-up time is 11:00 p.m.
Thank YOU for your support in making our Grade 8 celebration a success!

Grade 8 Graduation Ceremony
2023-06-26 18:00 - 23:00
Grade 8 Graduation Information Letter, 2023
Grad Ceremony Letter, 2023
Our Grade 8 students will be celebrating the end of their elementary school days on June 26th at 6:00 p.m. The Graduation Ceremony will take place at The Grand Olympia. A dinner/dance for the Grade 8 students only will take place after the ceremony. Parents/Guardians must return to pick up students at 11:00 p.m. More information will be made available in the upcoming weeks. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Staz, Mrs. Nokes, or the school at (905) 662-2990.

Report Cards Go Home
2023-06-27
Report cards will go home on June 27th. Our Grade 8 students will receive their report cards at the Graduation. Please take time to review the report card with your child and discuss goals and next steps for the new school year.

Last Day of School
2023-06-28
