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Swimming 

We are going swimming! Swim forms have been sent home this week. Please ensure you fill out the Acknowledgement of Risk / Permission Form and the Swimming Ability Form and return by April 15th.  

School Council 

Please join us for School Council on Thursday, April 18th! We are very excited to have Jamie Pope presenting for parents beginning at 6:30 in the GW Skene Learning Commons.  

Childcare will be available in the gym.  

Grade 6 – PATs  

All of our Grade 6 students will begin practicing for our upcoming Provincial Achievement Tests next week. All tests will be done on a digital platform called Vretta. The schedule for PATs is:  

Wednesday, May 28 

9:00 – 11:00 

ELAL Part A 

Friday, June 13 

9:00 – 9:20 

Math Part A 

Monday, June 16 

9:00 – 10:00 

ELAL Part B 

Tuesday, June 17 

9:00 – 10:10 

Math Part B 

Wednesday, June 18 

9:00 – 10:00 

Social Studies 

 

Grade 6 – Ernest Morrow Info, Tours, and Open House 

For Grade 6 students who reside in Penbrooke Meadows, the designated junior high school is Ernest Morrow. Students received an option information and selection form to be returned to their teacher by April 23. Important upcoming dates: 

  • April 17 – In-class presentation about Ernest Morrow at GWS 
  • April 23 – Trip to Ernest Morrow for school tours 
  • May 1 – Open House for Families at Ernest Morrow (more information to follow) 

 

Grade 6 – Dr. Egbert Open House 

A separate invitation was sent to the families with students who will be attending Dr. Egbert School. The open house for families will be held on May 1.  

 

Upcoming Dates 

17 Buddies with JSM  

18 No School – Good Friday 

21 No School – Professional Learning Day