MSIP during Distance Learning

Posted April 5, 2020

The MSIP (multi-subject instructional period) period at HHSS will neither be observed by students nor staff during this time of distance learning. This will allow teachers to focus their efforts on supporting students in their specific curriculum areas. Should a return to learning at our school sites occur, at that time all expectations regarding MSIP […]

Waterloo Region District School Board On Track For Phase 2 of Distance Learning

Posted April 4, 2020

We would like to remind you about the lesson plan that will be delivered to your children starting Monday, April 6th. In response to the Minister of Education’s announcement on March 31 that schools would remain closed until at least May 4, the WRDSB ended the week in lockstep with Provincial requirements and committed to […]

Is your telephone ringing?

Posted April 4, 2020

Please note that during this time of distance learning, HHSS staff will be calling student homes regularly (as necessity dictates). These calls will often show on call display as ‘private number’. Please consider this before ignoring the call or allowing it to go to voicemail. 

Update for Families: Supporting Student Learning

Posted April 3, 2020

As we continue to navigate these unprecedented times, families and students will be provided with a weekly communication from the WRDSB that provides an update on the past week’s activities and an overview of the goals for the upcoming week. Our hope is that regular communication will reduce the understandable anxiety students and families may […]

A message to our students and families

Posted April 2, 2020

Dear WRDSB students and families, A great deal has taken place since our letter of March 22nd, and we wanted to provide you with an update, along with additional resources to support you through these unprecedented times. On Tuesday, March 31st, Ontario’s Education Minister announced that students would not be returning to the classroom before […]

School Playgrounds Remain Closed

Posted April 1, 2020

This is a reminder that school playground equipment, including basketball and tennis courts, remains closed until further notice. Organized sports on playfields are also not permitted. We are asking families and community members to avoid playing on and using equipment for their health and the health of others. Schoolyards continue to be available for families […]

An update from the Minister of Education

Posted April 1, 2020

A message from the Minister of Education received on March 31, 2020. Dear Parents, I am writing to you today exactly two weeks since our government declared a State of Emergency in the province. I know this period has not been easy for you or your children, especially as the impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak […]

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