International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

Posted May 17, 2022

May 17 is recognized as the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. It was created in 2004 to draw the attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by: Two Spirit Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Intersex people All other people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics Also on May 17, […]

Celebrating World Education Support Personnel Day

Posted May 16, 2022

May 16 marks World Education Support Personnel Day. Join us in celebrating the dedication of support staff and highlight the important role they hold within the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). From our schools to the Education Centre, WRDSB support staff are vital members of our education teams, and key to student success. The […]

Virtual Job Information Fair for Black, Indigenous and Racialized Individuals

Posted May 13, 2022

As a school board, we know that our increasingly diverse student body needs and deserves to have role models who understand their lived experiences and can serve them in unique ways. Our 2019 Workforce Census revealed gaps in our workforce that we are aiming to rectify. We are committing to hiring and supporting more Black, […]

2022-23 School Year Calendar is now available

Posted May 11, 2022

We are happy to share that the Ontario Ministry of Education has approved our 2022-23 School Year Calendar and it is now available. Important Dates PD Day for Elementary and Secondary Staff – Thursday, September 1, 2022 First Day of School – Tuesday, September 6, 2022 Winter Break – Monday, December 26, 2022 to Friday, […]

When Feeling Stressed, Good News Is Best | Caring/Coping/Connecting

Posted May 11, 2022

The newest edition of Caring/Coping/Connecting focuses on how we can better understand stress, and how it affects us. Stress is a part of life, but we can control what we do when we feel stressed. View the latest edition of Caring/Coping/Connecting You’ll also find a selection of community events and resources selected to help support […]

Poetry: Day 3

Posted May 11, 2022

Please enjoy some of our Junior students’ poetry!   Couplet Poem – The Fish There was a fish in a stream, Then the fish started to dream. He dreamed of a frog, That frog is on a log. He heard a loud sound, So he woke up and looked around. The fish saw a cat, […]

Assistive Technology – Training for Families

Posted May 10, 2022

Parents and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child with technology? The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) SEA Assistive Technology Training Team is here to help you. This month they are offering a variety of training presentations and drop-in sessions. Training Presentations Join the Google Meet for a presentation on how […]

Welcome to Kindergarten 2022/23

Posted May 10, 2022

Franklin Public School is hosting a “Welcome to Kindergarten” night for all 2022/2023  first time (new to school) Kindergarten students.  Join us for an orientation and share in family activities that will help your child have a successful transition to kindergarten. Date: Thursday May 26th, 2022 Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM Place: Franklin Public School, 371 Franklin […]

Poetry: Day 2

Posted May 10, 2022

Please enjoy some of our Junior students’ poetry!   Couplet Poem – The Fish’s Special Dish There once was a fish, He had a special dish. The dish had powers, the dish shoutout flowers. The flowers would make him glow, It made a good show. – Thealyn, Grade 4   Acrostic Poem – Hockey H-happy […]

Poetry: Day 1

Posted May 9, 2022

Please enjoy some of our Junior students’ poetry!   Couplet Poem – Teachers Sometimes teachers are nice, sometimes teachers are mean, Sometimes they are crazy, and sometimes they are a dream. Sometimes they help me play basketball, Sometimes I slip and fall. My teacher helps me learn math, and I can run really fast – […]

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