safeTALK training now available for parents & guardians

Posted May 12, 2016

As part of our system goal of supporting student achievement & well-being, we are pleased to offer safeTALK training for parents/guardians. What is safeTALK? safeTALK is a three-hour alertness workshop that prepares participants, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide alert helper. What are the goals and objectives of safeTALK? Recognize that […]

Buzz Feed for week of May 9th

Posted May 8, 2016

A special shout-out to all STJ mothers — Enjoy your special day!  We hope all our students are pampering their mothers today. May 9_StJacobs Buzz Feed_16 Save the Date Picnic

Buzz Feed for week of May 2

Posted May 1, 2016

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Winston Churchill PS is celebrating its 50th anniversary

Posted April 29, 2016

Winston Churchill Public School is celebrating its 50th anniversary tomorrow (Saturday, April 30) from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. As part of the open house, the school has put together a 15 minute slideshow featuring a number of the initiatives Winston Churchill PS staff and students did in the fall. At 1:30 p.m., former Winston Churchill PS Principal […]

Join our Accessibility Planning Committee!

Posted April 28, 2016

We are looking for three representatives to sit on our Accessibility Planning Committee beginning in the 2016-17 school year. The role of the committee aligns with the Board’s Strategic Plan and specifically relates to fostering wellness and well-being, embracing diversity and inclusion and engaging students, families, staff and communities by ensuring that our school and […]

The 2016-17 School Year Calendar is Here!

Posted April 27, 2016

The 2016-17 School Year Calendar has been approved by the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and by the Ontario Ministry of Education. The first day of school for 2016-17 school year is Tuesday, September 6, 2016. View the calendars: 2016-17 School Year Information Elementary Secondary – Semestered Schools Secondary – Waterloo-Oxford DSS

Worried about the traffic on Queensway? Take action

Posted April 27, 2016

Concerned about the increased traffic on Queensway in front of the school due to the construction and detour? Let your voice be heard by sending emails to the Township Council members. Mark Bauman Councillor mbauman@woolwich.ca Patrick Merlihan pmerlihan@woolwich.ca Larry Shantz lshantz@woolwich.ca Mayor Shantz mayor@wooliwch.ca   Home & School Association and St Jacobs P.S.

Buzz Feed for week of April 25th

Posted April 24, 2016

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Free SCIS Workshops for Parents and Caregivers

Posted April 21, 2016

Creating Safe and Inclusive Schools and Communities Presented by Harmony Movement, in partnership with the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and Waterloo Catholic District School Board. We are pleased to offer these workshops for families on a variety of topics! Here is what you can expect: Interactive and engaging content Learn skills to enhance […]

Looking towards next year

Posted April 20, 2016

It is that time of year that we begin to plan for next year.  Staffing is the first step and it is important that we have an accurate count of how many students will be attending.  If you know that your child(ren) will definitely not be attending St. Jacobs next year, please call the office […]

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