School Opening! The First Week

On the first day of school, it was a great to see many of our returning students enthusiastically greeting our teachers and educational assistants/support staff. To the parents of bussed son/daughters, thank you for your patience with the ongoing busing issues. Our main office made attempts to contact the transportation services with much frustration and as well to notify parents as necessary. This is a priority issue with the school board with the goal to resolve all transportation issues as soon as possible.

On Friday, Sept 9th, our grade 9 students new to Eastdale attended a leadership conference at the Etobicoke Field Services Centre. The full day consisted of fun filled and engaging team-building, group challenges and activity based learning (see the photos below). This opportunity has helped students build confidence and community that we will continue to strengthen throughout the school year. A big thanks to Mr. Perry and Ms. Driscoll for making this event happen!

Parents are invited to our 'Welcome BBQ' on Thursday, September 15. Parents will also have the opportunity to visit classrooms. (from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.)

This coming Friday, Sept 16^th,  the Wilderness Activity Group (WAG) will be travelling to the Etobicoke Field Studies Centre for their first of many excursions. The WAG students, along with teacher David Servos, will have the opportunity to experience nature walks, hiking, pond exploration and cook-out lunches. This is an enriched and rewarding experience open to all Eastdale students. We are hoping for another excursion this fall, a winter trip to Scarborough Outdoor Education School (outside of Toronto) and a hiking expedition next spring.

Grade 9 Leadership Conference: