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Update for Families: October 14, 2022

Dear KPR Families, 

I’ve had the wonderful privilege of visiting many schools and classrooms over the past month. Witnessing, first-hand, the smiling faces of students and staff, I know it has been a busy, but successful start to the school year! In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to each and every one of you for making KPR an amazing place to learn and grow as a community. I hope that the long weekend allowed you an opportunity to rest and connect...

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Bringing Student Voice to the Table: Connecting With Your KPR Student Trustees!

With another school year well underway, KPR’s new Student Trustees have already begun making an impact and demonstrating their commitment to student advocacy and leadership!

Beginning their term in August, Maria Mahfuz, Grade 12 student at Kenner Collegiate Vocational Institute and Kelly Mitchell, Grade 12 student at Adam Scott Collegiate Vocational Institute play a critical role in our education system, representing 34,000 students across the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. 

“As...

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Update for Families: September 29, 2022

Dear KPR Families,

With cooler temperatures starting to set in, I am looking forward to the many new beginnings and fun learning opportunities the fall season holds for students, staff and families. It has been inspiring to see the many ways our school communities have welcomed students and families back to school over the past few weeks, hosting open houses, parent/teacher nights, school assemblies, and special events. 

Tomorrow, September 30th is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation....

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Embracing #WeAreKPR Values, Learning and Action Through the Passport to Reconciliation

The Passport to Reconciliation program at KPR was launched in November 2021 as a way for school communities to work together and actively engage in broad-based collective learning and action year-round.

The program introduces a new learning focus each month, with weekly activities, reflection questions and links to resources to help students and staff deepen their insight and gain a holistic understanding of Indigenous history, culture and perspectives. 

Last year, the program supported many...

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Update for Families: September 15, 2022

Dear KPR Families, 

As we near the end of the second week of school, I hope everyone is settling into both new and old routines, and enjoying the energy and excitement of our school communities! I am so appreciative of our KPR community and truly enjoyed seeing so many smiling, happy students and staff in pictures shared by schools and families.

This school year, we will continue recognizing students, staff, and school communities who embody the #WeAreKPR spirit and go above and beyond in their...

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