French Immersion Changes for 2015-2016

Posted January 29, 2015

To comply with Ministry of Education French Immersion requirements, beginning in September 2015, the Waterloo Region District School Board will be offering some changes to the Partial French Immersion program for students entering grades 7 and 8.  Presently, students continuing in the grade 7 and 8 program receive 35% of their instruction in French language.  […]

Graduation Photos

Posted January 29, 2015

Just a reminder that Gr. 8 Graduation portraits will be taken this Monday February 2nd.  Recommended dress is white dress shirt or blouse with a collar and a ties for boys if possible.  If you wish to order the 2014-2015 class composite, please bring your order form and money with you to the photographer. Have […]

2014 Director’s Annual Report

Posted January 27, 2015

The 2014 Director’s Annual Report is now available! Each year, the Director is required to submit a report to the Ministry of Education, highlighting the achievements of the past year. Our Annual Report gives the local community a snap shot at what students and staff have achieved. Awards, good news stories and  achievements in learning […]

Jump Start Program/Parent Council Meeting

Posted January 22, 2015

Laurier University will be discussing their JumpStart to Higher Education program tonight before our School Council meeting. Come hear what it is all about! 6:30-7:00pm in the school Library.

Bus #152 Delay

Posted January 21, 2015

Due to mechanical issues, bus #152 has been delayed by approximately 20 minutes.  We thank you for your understanding.

Let’s Listen

Posted January 20, 2015

Doon Presbyterian Church invites the Doon/Huron Heights community to join them for an informal 3 week lecture series entitled “Let’s Listen”.  These lectures will emphasis on youth and understanding the signs of distress.  Complex issues such as Anxiety, Depression and Suicide Prevention will be discussed.  These FREE 1 hour lectures are open to parents, teachers, […]

House of Friendship Potato Blitz

Posted January 16, 2015

Doon Public School is joining with the House of Friendship (www.houseoffriendship.org) to support the 2015 February Potato Blitz campaign. Each year, the House of Friendship uses over 300,000 pounds of potatoes in its emergency hampers and meals to share the gift of food with neighbours in need. Beginning Monday January 19th through to January 29th, […]

Congratulations Tigers!

Posted January 12, 2015

Thanks to our dance and other festive activities during the week of December 15th , we raised a total of $270.00 for our own Nutrition for Learning Program and another $277.00 for Doon’s local food bank. In addition to this, we also collected over 1700 lbs of food!!  Way to go Tigers!!

January 9 – Transportation Cancellation

Posted January 9, 2015

Due to the current weather conditions ALL SCHOOL BUSES, TAXIS AND SPECIAL EDUCATION ROUTES in Wellesley, Wilmot, Woolwich and North Dumfries Townships are cancelled for the Waterloo Region District School Board

The following schools dependent on Transportation are Closed for the Day: Floradale, Linwood, WaterlooOxford D.S.S.
ALL evening RENTAL PERMITS at these schools are CANCELLED

TRANSPORTATION IN ALL OTHER AREAS IS OPERATING AND SCHOOLS ARE OPEN.

All Extended Day Child Care programs are OPEN.

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Happy Holidays!

Posted December 19, 2014

We hope that your stocking is overflowing, the fire is warm and glowing and you have a relaxing, joyful holiday season with those you love. Happy Holidays from all the staff at Doon!

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