Events in January 2026
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New Year's Masses New Year's Masses
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January 1, 2026
New Year's mass schedule
10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church in Dryden
1:00 p.m. at Lady of Fatima Church in Vermilion Bay
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Spirit Friday! Spirit Friday!
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2 January 2026
Show your school pride by wearing green and white!
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Back to school Back to school
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5 January 2026 -
Library for grades 5 through 8 Library for grades 5 through 8
Full day
6 January 2026
Don't forget to bring your books back to school!
Feast of Three Kings or Epiphany Feast of Three Kings or Epiphany
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6 January 2026Library for Kindergarten to Grade 3 Library for Kindergarten to Grade 3
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6 January 2026
It's your child's library block this week!
Please return borrowed books to the school. 😊 -
Happy Birthday, Tenley! Happy Birthday, Tenley!
Full day
7 January 2026
Skating in Geraldton Skating in Geraldton
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7 January 2026Hot meals Hot meals
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7 January 2026
On the menu: Ranch chicken wrap with fries.
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Happy birthday, Élise! Happy birthday, Élise!
Full day
January 8, 2026The Franco families - rallying cry The Franco families - rallying cry
Full day
January 8, 20261st to 6th grade - 11:15 a.m.
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Grade 5 - Downhill skiing at Loch Lomond Grade 5 - Downhill skiing at Loch Lomond
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9 January 2026Wear your crown Wear your crown
Full day
9 January 2026Be creative and make your own crown.
Spirit Friday! Spirit Friday!
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9 January 2026Show your school pride by wearing green and white!
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Happy birthday, Arianna! Happy birthday, Arianna!
Full day
10 January 2026 -
School board meeting 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. School board meeting 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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12 January 2026 -
Library for grades 5 through 8 Library for grades 5 through 8
Full day
January 13, 2026Don't forget to bring your books back to school!
Library for Kindergarten to Grade 3 Library for Kindergarten to Grade 3
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January 13, 2026It's your child's library block this week!
Please return borrowed books to the school. 😊Midi-Parents: Supporting our children in the face of racism at school Midi-Parents: Supporting our children in the face of racism at school
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January 13, 2026Proposed by Parents Partners in Education.Let's talk about racism in school: understanding, supporting, acting togetherRacism at school is a difficult reality, but no parent should have to face it alone. How can you support your child? How can you communicate with the school? And above all, how can you act in a constructive and caring way?
We will have the privilege of welcoming:
Katia Café-Fébrissy – Parent
She will share her testimony and her experiences in order to shed light on the realities that some families may face.Marie-Thérèse Awitor – Educational Advisor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
She will offer concrete tools and practical strategies for supporting your child, collaborating with the school, and promoting a more inclusive school environment.Why participate?
This workshop aims to:
- Breaking isolation in the face of racism
- Ask your questions in a secure environment
- Leave with concrete, actionable advice
- Share experiences and explore solutions tailored to your circumstances.
Who is it for?
All parents—whether you have experienced these situations yourself or simply want to better understand and support your children.
A healthy and inclusive school environment begins with a united, informed, and engaged parent community.Staff meeting at 3:00 p.m. Staff meeting at 3:00 p.m.
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January 13, 2026 -
Show off your francophonie! - Wear green and white Show off your francophonie! - Wear green and white
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January 14, 2026New Year's mass Log-in to see details about this event.
Information evening for kindergarten enrollment at 6:30 p.m. Information evening for kindergarten enrollment at 6:30 p.m.
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January 14, 2026 -
7 p.m. - Webinar: Your finances with EBO - Developing solid savings habits 7 p.m. - Webinar: Your finances with EBO - Developing solid savings habits
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January 15, 2026This interactive workshop offered by Parents Partners in Education will guide you in establishing solid savings habits tailored to your daily life.Want to take control of your finances and prepare for the future with confidence? This interactive workshop will guide you in establishing solid savings habits that are tailored to your daily life.
You will discover how to:
- Save effectively in the short, medium, and long term; ;
- Understand simple and compound interest and how they affect your savings; ;
- Understand the importance of saving early to achieve your goals or plan for the future.Join us to learn concrete strategies and practical tips for better managing your savings and securing your financial future!
>> Register
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This parents' evening will be hosted by Malak Ferdouss.
Malak Ferdouss passionately hosts the program «My Finances, My Choices» on EBO Financial Education Center. Specializing in financial education, she also has extensive experience in education, integration, and sociocultural activities.
Her career path has led her to support many young people and children in difficulty, enabling her to offer tailored, accessible, and caring workshops. Her mission is clear: to make financial management simple, practical, and accessible to everyone.
With Malak, regain confidence and take control of your financial decisions in a stimulating and inclusive environment.
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Grade 5 - Downhill skiing at Loch Lomond Grade 5 - Downhill skiing at Loch Lomond
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January 16, 2026Crazy hair Crazy hair
Full day
January 16, 2026Prayer service at school at 9:00 a.m. Prayer service at school at 9:00 a.m.
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January 16, 2026Spirit Friday! Spirit Friday!
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January 16, 2026Show your school pride by wearing green and white!
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Happy Birthday Jasper! Happy Birthday Jasper!
Full day
January 18, 2026
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Skating Club at the Marina - 3:20 p.m. to 5 p.m. Skating Club at the Marina - 3:20 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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19 January 2026 -
Library for grades 5 through 8 Library for grades 5 through 8
Full day
20 January 2026Don't forget to bring your books back to school!
Sports day Sports day
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20 January 2026Wear a jersey from your favorite sports team!
Library for Kindergarten to Grade 3 Library for Kindergarten to Grade 3
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20 January 2026It's your child's library block this week!
Please return borrowed books to the school. 😊 -
Grandmothers' Day Grandmothers' Day
Full day
January 21, 2026International Hug Day International Hug Day
Full day
January 21, 2026
Kindergarten registration session for parents at 6 p.m. Kindergarten registration session for parents at 6 p.m.
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January 21, 2026Skating in Geraldton Skating in Geraldton
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January 21, 2026Hot meals Hot meals
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January 21, 2026
On the menu: spaghetti with Alfredo sauce and garlic bread
6 p.m. Webinar: Focus on Reading: EQAO Literacy Session for Families 6 p.m. Webinar: Focus on Reading: EQAO Literacy Session for Families
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January 21, 2026In partnership with TFO
Join the free live webinar on how the OQRE assesses students' reading skills at key stages of their schooling. EQAO staff will discuss examples of texts and questions from the Reading component of the Elementary and Middle School tests, as well as the Provincial Language Proficiency Test (PLPT). Participants will learn how these reading texts and questions help assess the skills students acquire in the classroom.
Staff will also highlight valuable information and resources from the OQRE and TFO that can help parents and guardians support their children's learning.
Registration: https://eqao.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GFJKHmICRiSTeYvtePwJ2A#/registration
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Bell Cause pour la Cause Bell Cause pour la Cause
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22 January 2026Happy Julienne Day! Happy Julienne Day!
Full day
22 January 2026Prayer service - morning - 2nd at 9:30 a.m. Prayer service - morning - 2nd at 9:30 a.m.
Full day
22 January 2026Basketball Tournament at St. Patrick's - Girls Basketball Tournament at St. Patrick's - Girls
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22 January 2026 -
Let's show off our francophonie! Let's wear green and white! Let's show off our francophonie! Let's wear green and white!
Full day
23 January 2026Theme day: Crazy hair! Theme day: Crazy hair!
Full day
23 January 2026
Wear your jersey Wear your jersey
Full day
23 January 2026Basketball Tournament at St. Patrick's - Boys Basketball Tournament at St. Patrick's - Boys
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23 January 2026Spirit Friday! Spirit Friday!
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23 January 2026Show your school pride by wearing green and white!
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Happy birthday Luca! Happy birthday Luca!
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January 26, 2026Skating Club at the Marina - 3:20 p.m. to 5 p.m. Skating Club at the Marina - 3:20 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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January 26, 2026Gathering at the canoe Gathering at the canoe
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January 26, 2026
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Library for grades 5 through 8 Library for grades 5 through 8
Full day
January 27, 2026Don't forget to bring your books back to school!
Happy birthday Paylynn! Happy birthday Paylynn!
Full day
January 27, 2026Dress up with letters Dress up with letters
Full day
January 27, 2026Spirit day! Spirit day!
Full day
January 27, 2026Dress up as your favorite literary character!
Family Literacy Day Family Literacy Day
Full day
January 27, 2026
Family Literacy Day Family Literacy Day
Full day
January 27, 2026Family Literacy Day Family Literacy Day
Full day
January 27, 2026
International Holocaust Remembrance Day International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Full day
January 27, 2026
Visit Visit
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January 27, 2026Library for Kindergarten to Grade 3 Library for Kindergarten to Grade 3
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January 27, 2026It's your child's library block this week!
Please return borrowed books to the school. 😊Staff meeting at 3:00 p.m. Staff meeting at 3:00 p.m.
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January 27, 2026Family literacy activity at 6:30 p.m. Family literacy activity at 6:30 p.m.
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January 27, 2026 -
Photos of Grade 8 graduates and retakes. Log-in to see details about this event.
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Spirit Day! Wear your team colors. Spirit Day! Wear your team colors.
Full day
January 29, 2026International Puzzle Day International Puzzle Day
Full day
January 29, 2026
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Pedagogical day (Eastern schools) Pedagogical day (Eastern schools)
Full day
January 30, 2026Themes :
- Writing newsletter comments for teaching staff
- Effective student intervention strategies for support staff
Organizing entity : Board administration
Face-to-face / virtual
Presentation, guest speaker or organization :
- Self-directed training courses: Geneva Center, Franco Center, TA@school, CÉNO, and Cadre21
- Cédrick Jeanpierre, educational consultant
- Stéphane Lachance, educational advisor
- Tara McLean, Insignia
Description (learning methods, topics covered) :
Support staff members will have the opportunity to participate in self-directed and/or synchronous training that addresses the needs identified in their annual development plan in the areas of pedagogy, behavior, ASD, school wellness, and safety.
Reading support
This training explores the challenges that some students face in reading. You will discover concrete assessment and intervention strategies to promote decoding, enrich vocabulary, and improve comprehension. The goal is to equip staff to better support students toward reading success.Math session
This meeting is designed as a space for support staff to exchange ideas and collaborate on mathematics. Together, we will explore the issues and challenges you encounter in your role, whether they relate to mathematical concepts, teaching strategies, or support. The goal is to share experiences, reflect on concrete solutions, and strengthen our collective capacity to support mathematics education in our schools.Insignia
This training course, designed for library technicians, covers the main functions of the Insignia software: circulation, cataloging, reports, and use of OPAC/Discover Layer.Pedagogical day (western schools) Pedagogical day (western schools)
Full day
January 30, 2026Themes :
- Writing newsletter comments for teaching staff
- Effective student intervention strategies for support staff
Organizing entity : Board administration
Face-to-face / virtual
Presentation, guest speaker or organization :
- Self-directed training courses: Geneva Center, Franco Center, TA@school, CÉNO, and Cadre21
- Cédrick Jeanpierre, educational consultant
- Stéphane Lachance, educational advisor
- Tara McLean, Insignia
Description (learning methods, topics covered) :
Support staff members will have the opportunity to participate in self-directed and/or synchronous training that addresses the needs identified in their annual development plan in the areas of pedagogy, behavior, ASD, school wellness, and safety.
Reading support
This training explores the challenges that some students face in reading. You will discover concrete assessment and intervention strategies to promote decoding, enrich vocabulary, and improve comprehension. The goal is to equip staff to better support students toward reading success.Math session
This meeting is designed as a space for support staff to exchange ideas and collaborate on mathematics. Together, we will explore the issues and challenges you encounter in your role, whether they relate to mathematical concepts, teaching strategies, or support. The goal is to share experiences, reflect on concrete solutions, and strengthen our collective capacity to support mathematics education in our schools.Insignia
This training course, designed for library technicians, covers the main functions of the Insignia software: circulation, cataloging, reports, and use of OPAC/Discover Layer.Pedagogical day (Franco-Supérieur and ÉSC de La Vérendry grades 7 and 8) Pedagogical day (Franco-Supérieur and ÉSC de La Vérendry grades 7 and 8)
Full day
January 30, 2026Themes :
- Writing newsletter comments for teaching staff
- Effective student intervention strategies for support staff
Organizing entity : Board administration
Face-to-face / virtual
Presentation, guest speaker or organization :
- Self-directed training courses: Geneva Center, Franco Center, TA@school, CÉNO, and Cadre21
- Cédrick Jeanpierre, educational consultant
- Stéphane Lachance, educational advisor
- Tara McLean, Insignia
Description (learning methods, topics covered) :
Support staff members will have the opportunity to participate in self-directed and/or synchronous training that addresses the needs identified in their annual development plan in the areas of pedagogy, behavior, ASD, school wellness, and safety.
Reading support
This training explores the challenges that some students face in reading. You will discover concrete assessment and intervention strategies to promote decoding, enrich vocabulary, and improve comprehension. The goal is to equip staff to better support students toward reading success.Math session
This meeting is designed as a space for support staff to exchange ideas and collaborate on mathematics. Together, we will explore the issues and challenges you encounter in your role, whether they relate to mathematical concepts, teaching strategies, or support. The goal is to share experiences, reflect on concrete solutions, and strengthen our collective capacity to support mathematics education in our schools.Insignia
This training course, designed for library technicians, covers the main functions of the Insignia software: circulation, cataloging, reports, and use of OPAC/Discover Layer.ECFT Pedagogical Day ECFT Pedagogical Day
Full day
January 30, 2026Themes :
- Writing newsletter comments for teaching staff
- Effective student intervention strategies for support staff
Organizing entity : Board administration
Face-to-face / virtual
Presentation, guest speaker or organization :
- Self-directed training courses: Geneva Center, Franco Center, TA@school, CÉNO, and Cadre21
- Cédrick Jeanpierre, educational consultant
- Stéphane Lachance, educational advisor
- Tara McLean, Insignia
Description (learning methods, topics covered) :
Support staff members will have the opportunity to participate in self-directed and/or synchronous training that addresses the needs identified in their annual development plan in the areas of pedagogy, behavior, ASD, school wellness, and safety.
Reading support
This training explores the challenges that some students face in reading. You will discover concrete assessment and intervention strategies to promote decoding, enrich vocabulary, and improve comprehension. The goal is to equip staff to better support students toward reading success.Math session
This meeting is designed as a space for support staff to exchange ideas and collaborate on mathematics. Together, we will explore the issues and challenges you encounter in your role, whether they relate to mathematical concepts, teaching strategies, or support. The goal is to share experiences, reflect on concrete solutions, and strengthen our collective capacity to support mathematics education in our schools.Insignia
This training course, designed for library technicians, covers the main functions of the Insignia software: circulation, cataloging, reports, and use of OPAC/Discover Layer.Spirit Friday! Spirit Friday!
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January 30, 2026Show your school pride by wearing green and white!