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. 😊 -
Hot meals Hot meals
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7 January 2026
On the menu: Ranch chicken wrap with fries.
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The 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 2026Spirit Friday! Spirit Friday!
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9 January 2026
Show your school pride by wearing green and white!
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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, 2026
Don'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, 2026
It'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. -
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.
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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, 2026Spirit Friday! Spirit Friday!
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January 16, 2026
Show 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 2026
Don'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 2026
It's your child's library block this week!
Please return borrowed books to the school. 😊 -
Kindergarten registration session for parents at 6 p.m. Kindergarten registration session for parents at 6 p.m.
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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 2026
Basketball Tournament at St. Patrick's - Girls Basketball Tournament at St. Patrick's - Girls
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22 January 2026 -
Basketball 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 2026
Show your school pride by wearing green and white!
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Happy birthday Luca! Happy birthday Luca!
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January 26, 2026
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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January 26, 2026 -
Library for grades 5 through 8 Library for grades 5 through 8
Full day
January 27, 2026
Don't forget to bring your books back to school!
Happy birthday Paylynn! Happy birthday Paylynn!
Full day
January 27, 2026
Spirit day! Spirit day!
Full day
January 27, 2026
Dress up as your favorite literary character!
Family 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, 2026
It's your child's library block this week!
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Pedagogical day (western schools) Pedagogical day (western schools)
Full day
January 30, 2026Theme
- Writing newsletter comments for teaching staff
- The characteristics of diverse student profiles and effective intervention strategies for them
Organizing entity
School Board Administration
Presential
Guest presenter, speaker or organization
- Training for support staff will be provided by Educational Services: Star-Michelle Lepage, Safe Schools Coordinator
- Émilie Brochu, educational consultant
Description (learning methods, topics covered)
Teachers: writing newsletters
Support staff: a look back at the 2024-2025 year through exchanges and activities on the following topics: pedagogical days, the PDS network, the various training courses offered, the welcome and support program, and the review of annual development plans.
In addition, support staff will take part in training on the characteristics of diverse student profiles and effective intervention strategies for dealing with them. Time will be set aside to develop annual development plans for 2025-2026, designed to continue supporting professional and personal development.
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 :
Team of pedagogical advisors :
- Star-Michelle Lepage, Safe School Coordinator
- Self-directed training: Centre Genève, Centre Franco, TA@lécole, CÉNO and Cadre21.
Description (learning methods, topics covered) :
- Writing report card comments for teaching staff
- For support staff, early childhood educators, teaching assistants and library techniciansPre-session :Staff members will receive training for recertification in the "Non-violent intervention in crisis situations" program, which aims to develop the knowledge and skills needed to recognize and manage crisis behavior.Virtual afternoon : Staff members will have the opportunity to participate in self-directed training that meets the needs identified in their annual development plan in the areas of pedagogy, behavior, ASD, well-being and school safety.
Spirit Friday! Spirit Friday!
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January 30, 2026
Show your school pride by wearing green and white!