Dundas Central

Family Day Holiday
2020-02-17

School Council Meeting
2020-02-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-03-25 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto)
In the Library. All are welcome.

Glen Eden Ski Trip - Grades 6,7,8 - Cancelled due to Job Action
2020-02-21
Refunds have been issued through school cash online.

Pink Shirt Day
2020-02-26
On Wednesday, February 26, 2020, all HWDSB students and staff are encouraged to wear a pink shirt in honor of Pink Shirt Day – a day to raise awareness and stand up against bullying.

What is Pink Shirt Day?
Pink Shirt or Anti-Bullying Day is recognized annually in communities across Canada. Individuals in schools and workplaces come together by wearing pink shirts to show they are against bullying. The focus for Pink Shirt Day 2020 is “lift each other up; a simple but powerful message encouraging us to look beyond our differences and celebrate the things that make us unique. When we lift each other up, we see past the things that separate us and see instead the things that unite us as people.” (http://www.pinktshirtday.ca/)

Isn’t Pink Shirt Day the same as International Day of Pink? While both days have similar origins, it is important to make a distinction between the purpose for each day. Pink Shirt Day has a general anti-bullying focus, while International Day of Pink focuses more specifically on homophobic and transphobic bullying. In April, HWDSB will also come together to recognize the International Day of Pink in solidarity and support of our Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ communities.

What can we do to participate in Pink Shirt Day?

Pink Shirt Day On Wednesday, February 26, 2020 HWDSB students and staff will join together in celebrating Pink Shirt Day.

Wearing a pink shirt is one small but powerful way for us to show that we stand together against bullying of all kinds and that it has no place in our schools and communities.

What can we do to participate in Pink Shirt Day?

Proudly wear a pink shirt
Start a conversation about kindness and inclusion
Design your own pink shirt logo or slogan
Create an anti-bullying school banner for all students and staff to sign
Practice random acts of kindness all day long
Visit pinkshirtday.ca to learn more

Deadline for ordering Grade 8 Graduation Photos
2020-03-12

March Break
2020-03-16 - 2020-03-20

Scholastic Book Fair March 31-April 3
2020-03-31 - 2020-04-03

School Council Meeting
2020-04-15 19:30 - 20:00

Grade 7 Immunizations Today
2020-05-21
Second dose administered today to Grade 7 students (Meningitis and HPV)

Volunteer Orientation Session TBD - Postponed
2020-09-30 18:30 - 19:00
Welcome to our Dundas Central Annual Volunteer Orientation Session.
Details regarding the location and delivery of this training session will be determined, and communicated as soon as possible.
We are waiting for updates from the Ministry and Board.

School Council Elections and Meeting TBD - Postponed
2020-09-30 19:00 - 20:00
School Council Elections and Meeting. Details about this meeting will be communicated as soon as possible.
We are waiting for direction from the Board/Province.

Bus Driver Appreciation Day
2020-10-21
Best wishes and thank you to our Bus Drivers on this day.

School Council Elections and First Meeting
2020-10-26 19:00 - 20:00
Please join us for the DC School Council Elections and First Meeting.
Please review the attached information in preparation.
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November 3rd School Re Organization at Dundas Central School
2020-10-27 08:00 - 17:00
Please review the attached letter regarding “November 3rd re organization” at Dundas Central School.
FDK reorganization november 3 letter to families DC

Halloween Celebrations
2020-10-30
Please connect with your child’s teacher regarding Halloween events for their cohort.

Halloween at Dundas Central
2020-10-30
As we approach Halloween, we recognize that families might be reaching out with questions during COVID times.
Please note the following :

Students can wear costumes to school as per prior years practice (e.g., no weapons, no costume masks that might impede vision, no inappropriate images, etc.)
Students choosing to wear a costume should come to the school already wearing the costume and keep the costume on for the duration of the day
Student costumes must be able to accommodate a face covering as per COVID requirements
No costume parades are permitted
No in-person assemblies are permitted
No sharing/distributing food or drink is permitted
Maintain safe practices including physical distancing and hand hygiene

Last Day to order DC Spirit Wear
2020-11-13
https://www.schoolwear.ca/DCS/

Lockdown Practice - Secure Schools Protocol
2020-11-17
Dear Dundas Central School Families,
We are writing to inform you that our school will be holding a secure schools protocol drill, (Lockdown) on Tuesday, November 17th, 2020 so that staff and students are prepared in case of an emergency. Staff will be reviewing the protocol with our students prior to the drill. This year due to public health measures, all students will remain in their desk seats during the practise lockdown drill.
The drill may involve a visit by members of the Hamilton Police Service on this date. We appreciate the co-operation of our students and staff during the drill.
It is also important that we all remain aware of secure schools terminology used in all of Ontario’s publicly funded schools.
You can learn more about HWDSB’s approach to secure schools at https://hwdsb.info/secureschools
Sincerely,
Laura Bartkiw
Principal

School Council Meeting
2020-11-18 19:00 - 20:00
All are welcome.
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Grade 7 and 8 Information Night
2020-11-30 18:30 - 19:30
Families of our Grade 7 and 8 students, please review the attached flyer regarding options for secondary school at HWDSB.

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Flyer – Grade 7-8 Information Night 2020

Safe Schools Review Panel - Feedback Sessions
2020-12-08 18:30 - 20:00, 2020-12-10 18:30 - 20:00
Safe School Review Panel_Feedback Session Invite

School Council Meeting
2020-12-09 19:00 - 20:00
All are welcome to attend our monthly School Council Meeting.
DC School Council Agenda Dec 9 2020

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Spirit Day - Backwards Day!
2020-12-14
Pick and outfit and wear it backwards or inside out!

Spirit Day - Crazy Hair Day!
2020-12-15
Come to school with your hair styled in a particular way!

Spirit Day - Silly Sock Day!
2020-12-16
Come to school wearing your silliest pair of socks!

Spirit Day - Holiday Outfit!
2020-12-17
Come to school in your best holiday outfit or wear red, gree, or gold colours!

Spirit Day - PJ Day!
2020-12-18 08:00 - 17:00
Come to school dressed in your PJ’s!
