Tag: school
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…