Updates for Families: February 21, 2025

Dear KPR Families,

Although it’s chilly outside, KPR classrooms continue to be warm, vibrant, inclusive spaces filled with the positive energy of students and staff.

Learning during Black History Month is ongoing, as we intentionally recognize the achievements, contributions and lived experiences of Black communities, and commit to reflecting Black History and Black Excellence in classroom resources and learning opportunities.

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion department, through KPR’s Facebook and Instagram accounts @kprschools, continue to support learning and growth by sharing insightful resources that honour and celebrate the stories, achievements, and excellence of Black communities – both locally, and across Canada in all areas of society. I hope you will follow along to learn more.

We also continue to share highlights from the 2024 Director’s Annual Report on our social media channels. Today I’m very pleased to share a short #WeAreKPR video that draws attention to the impactful work of Student Success team staff Erin MacKenzie and Danielle Moher, who work every day to support students and promote opportunities in co-operative education, the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship program, the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program and Dual Credits. Read about this and more in the full Director’s Report on our website.

Pink Shirt Day is coming up on Wednesday, February 26, a chance to wear pink as a visual reminder to stand up against bullying, to celebrate our differences and promote kindness and compassion. We want our schools to continue to be safe and inclusive places for everyone.

For information about upcoming days of significance, including Ramadan in March, please visit KPR’s Events Calendar.

Take care,

Rita Russo
Director of Education

KPR NEWS

Kindergarten Registration

KPR’s local public schools offer safe and inclusive environments where children learn through play! Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is open. Please share this information with families who have young children.

For registration, resources, and information to support children's successful school journeys, please visit our website: www.kprschools.ca/kindergarten

Children can attend school in September 2025 as follows:

·       Junior Kindergarten – children are four years of age by December 31, 2025

·       Senior Kindergarten – children are five years of age by December 31, 2025

OPSBA Awards

Do you know an amazing trustee, teacher, education worker, school administrator, student or community member who deserves to be recognized for making a difference in their local school or community? Nominations are now open for the 2025 Ontario Public School Boards Association Awards!

Nominations for awards are open until April 4, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., except for the Bernardine Yackman Memorial Award, which is open until June 6, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.

More information is available on the OPSBA website at https://www.opsba.org/resources/awards/ and through the Online Nomination Form.