School Board Examines Ways to Reduce Enrolment Pressure at Crestwood

The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPRDS) is launching an accommodation review for several school catchment areas to address changing student enrolment. According to a board report issued this week, enrolment within the board has been growing by roughly 2% per year over the last five years; a trend… Continue reading

Dyslexia is a Gift, not a Disability

So says Ron Davis, Founder of the Davis Dyslexia Association International in his book called The Gift of Dyslexia. Dyslexia is a term associated with learning disabilities, and often causes difficulties in developing basic academic skills including reading, writing and math.  There is a perception that it is linked to… Continue reading

Get Involved in Your Local School

  Pictured is Millbrook/South Cavan (MSC) School Council President Ann-Marie-Kelleher at last week’s Open House.  At last count, the school body is now 580 students, so it’s no surprise that the school could use some volunteer support.  One way to get involved is through the School Council.  You don’t have… Continue reading

Meet New Millbrook South Cavan Principal Marc Riopel

Millbrook South Cavan Public School (MSCPS) will see a few changes next week when school starts. Marc Riopel has joined as Principal, taking the helm of a growing school that now has forty four staff supporting a school population of more than 500 students.  For the past seven years, Riopel… Continue reading

A Message from Millbrook South Cavan Public School

The Millbrook South Cavan (MSC) Fun Fair on May 5, 2023, was a tremendous success due to the overwhelming support from community sponsors, the MSC school council, Crestwood students, parent volunteers, staff, and administration. With over 800 people in attendance, the event would not have been possible without the many volunteers who invested their… Continue reading

Millbrook’s EarlyON Centre Welcomes New Educator

Recently, The Old Millbrook School EarlyON Child and Family Centre welcomed a new Educator to the Team. Megan Marshall is very excited to be working with The Old Millbrook School EarlyON Child and Family Centre. She has resided in the surrounding area her whole life, is married and has a… Continue reading

Friendship Force Provides Social Opportunities for Adults with Different Abilities

There were a few hiccups at the start, but late in April, three dedicated mothers launched a new program they call Friendship Force.  It is a social club for local individuals 18 and older who have different abilities.  They meet on Tuesday afternoons from noon until 4pm in the Studio… Continue reading

Fishing Derby Rewards Dedicated Anglers of All Ages

It wasn’t the deluge that was threatened by the forecasters, but the intermittent drizzle was cool and discouraging to some, but those who came out to Saturday’s Fishing Derby were rewarded by active and hungry fish. Trout Unlimited organizer Cori Carveth advised that almost 170 youngsters came out to fish,… Continue reading

EarlyON Centre Seeks Help to Create Shade Structure

At the May 1st Council meeting, EarlyON Centre’s Managing Director Nancy Hurley explained the role of this critical family resource in our community.  Its mandate is to support early learning and development, engage parents and caregivers and help them make connections in the community.   It takes a community-directed approach, providing… Continue reading