Update for Families: March 3, 2023

Dear KPR Families, 

It’s been wonderful to see students participating in a wide variety of winter activities these past few weeks, exploring the outdoors in school yards and KPR’s Outdoor Education Centres. Thank you to our staff and many volunteers who have been supporting these experiential learning opportunities, and a special thank you to custodians for keeping schools clean and safe during the messy winter weather!

Although Black History Month has come to an end, our learning and recognition of Black excellence, communities, histories, and cultures will continue far beyond this month. Over the past several weeks, our schools and classrooms have centered Black voices and lived-experiences in many different ways – some of which included inviting guest speakers, classroom lessons,  art projects, and engaging with resources and materials shared through KPR’s social media throughout the month.

As we reflect on this learning, it is important to consider how we can reframe our perspective on this month-long observance, and commit to continuing anti-racist practices and highlighting Black excellence year-round. 

The Month of March is full of important dates of significance, like International Women’s Day, International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and International Transgender Day of Visibility, to name just a few. We will continue to share information via our social media channels, to help support our collective learning and continue to foster inclusive, welcoming environments for students, staff and families. Information about upcoming days can also be found on our website’s Events Calendar.

Wishing everyone a restful weekend. 

Sincerely, 

Rita Russo,
Director of Education

KPR NEWS

Regional Kindergarten Information Sessions

Families of Kindergarten students starting school this September are invited to attend one of KPR’s upcoming regional information sessions! The sessions will provide an overview of the Kindergarten program and an opportunity for parents and caregivers to ask questions, connect with community partners, and tour a classroom. For more information, including dates, times and registration details, please visit our website. 

2023-24 School Year Calendar

At the Board meeting earlier this week, the draft 2023-2024 School Year Calendar was approved. It will now be submitted to the Ministry of Education for final approval.

Highlights of the approved calendar include:

• 1st day of classes – Tuesday, September 5, 2023
• Last day of classes – Thursday, June 27, 2024
• Winter Break – Monday, December 25, 2023 (Friday, December 22, 2023 will be the last day of school) through to Friday, January 5, 2024 (Monday, January 8, 2024 will be the first day of classes)
• March Break – (March 8 to March 15, 2024)

For a full listing of key calendar dates, including PA Days and secondary exams, please visit our website.