Events in January 2026
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Back to school Back to school
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5 January 2026 -
Feast of Three Kings or Epiphany Feast of Three Kings or Epiphany
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6 January 2026 -
Skating in Geraldton Skating in Geraldton
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7 January 2026 -
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. -
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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Skating in Geraldton Skating in Geraldton
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January 21, 20266 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 2026 -
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.