Welcome to the 2016-17 School Year

Posted September 6, 2016

Dear Parents, Guardians, and WRDSB Community Members, It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the 2016-17 school year. Successful learning relies on strong partnerships between school, home and community. Our staff work hard to ensure students achieve success through a variety of programs and resources that meet the needs of each student. […]

Vista Hills Update

Posted August 25, 2016

Unfortunately, due to unexpected delays in construction completion and safety concerns, Vista Hills staff are unable to open the doors of the school for students and parents, which we had previously planned for Thursday September 1st.  They apologize for this inconvenience.  They want to make sure all families receive this information . . . so […]

2016-17 Transportation Information is Coming Soon!

Posted August 11, 2016

Transportation details for the 2016 – 2017 school year will be available on Monday, August 22, 2016. Kindergarten Students Since Junior Kindergarten students will not have an OEN number prior to September, STSWR, Inc. will be sending a direct mail out to families of Junior Kindergarten students detailing busing information for September 2016. Senior Kindergarten […]

Congratulations to Ms. McIvor

Posted June 29, 2016

After seven years at Edna Staebler and twenty-nine years as a teacher, Ms. McIvor is retiring at the end of this school year. Over the course of her career she has touched the lives of many children, and we have been fortunate to have her here with us. We have seen her make a difference. […]

Farewell Until We Meet Again, from Mr. Hansen

Posted June 29, 2016

Dear Parents and guardians of Edna Staebler students,   “Change” has become a word that we use often at Edna Staebler, and the changes will continue into next year. Vista Hills, our new sister-school, will be opening up in September, and some of our students and staff will be calling that school home next year. […]

June 30 is a Professional Activity Day

Posted June 23, 2016

Wednesday June 29 is the last day for students. On June 30 our staff will be working, but the summer will have begun for students. We will be spending some time planning for next year and closing up some final things from this year.

Please Return Library Books

Posted June 16, 2016

We are rushing towards the end of the school year and putting all of our efforts into pulling together this year’s loose ends and getting ready for next year. If you have any library books at home, please return them to the library so that Ms. Krimmer can account for all of her resources and […]

WRDSB Lowers Flags for Orlando

Posted June 16, 2016

We are all saddened by the tragic events that took place this past weekend in Orlando, Florida. To show support for all those affected, including our LGBTQ students and staff, families and allies, we will be lowering our flags at our schools and Education Centre, until the end of the day on June 17.

Our Flag is at Half-Mast

Posted June 15, 2016

Our flag is at half-mast in recognition of recent events that in Orlando, Florida. Our hearts go out to those who feel ties to these events, especially those who feel a connection to LGBT+ issues. We are also aware of some Islamophobic responses in the media and have an elevated awareness to the possibility of such responses in […]

Residential School Survivor Lila Bruyere spoke to grades 5 to 8 Students Today

Posted June 8, 2016

The government of Canada forced Lila Bruyere to go to live at residential school as a child, and she shared some of her experience today with students in grades 5 to 8. She started with telling us that they didn’t use her name at school. They called her “Number 63.” After her story, she invited questions. […]

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