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arrow Nov. 13, 2009
 

Peel board seeks community input in its search for a new director of education

Complete the survey by Nov. 27 to share your input.

   
arrow Nov. 9, 2009
 

Date set for French immersion information evenings

Is French immersion right for your child? Find out more at special information evenings at all French immersion schools in Peel on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 7 p.m. Hold the date and watch for more information from your school. Remember the deadline to register for French immersion is Friday, January 29, 2010.

   
arrow Nov. 18, 2009
 

The Woodlands students experience Canadian cinema

The Woodlands School was selected by REEL Canada to host a Canadian film festival on Nov. 24. Grade 7 to 12 students and staff will participate in the day-long event with separate screenings in the morning and afternoon. Secondary students and staff will view six films chosen by two senior media classes, and grade 7 and 8 students and staff will view four. A facilitator from the film industry will lead a post-film discussion at each secondary session.

   
arrow Nov. 18, 2009
 

Peel board hosts information session for prospective elementary principals and vice-principals

Interested in becoming an elementary vice-principal or principal in Peel? Teachers and administrators from boards outside the Peel board are invited to attend Becoming a leader in Peel – what you need to know, an information session taking place on Monday, Nov. 23 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the H.J.A. Brown Education Centre located at 5650 Hurontario Street in Mississauga.  

   

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arrow November update on pH1N1
   
arrow It's never been easier to 'Get the Facts' and answers to the most frequently asked questions on the Peel board's web site. Looking for general information about the Peel board or your child's education? Call 905-890-1010 for our switchboard. They will direct you to the right individual or department to answer your questions.
   
arrow The board has streamlined the process to enroll newcomer students. Find out how we are making it easier for families to register for school.
   
arrow Province-wide consulation on elementary curriculum - Have your say
   
arrow Peel board seeks new Director of Education
   
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Peel implementation of full day learning for four and five year olds

The Peel board is working to identify potential schools in which to implement full-day early learning, based on ministry of education criteria.

This list of proposed schools will be reviewed by the ministry and we expect to have approved sites at the end of January, 2010. For more information on the program, visit http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/earlylearning/

   
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Proposed New Sites for French immersion

The board will consider a report creating five new French immersion sites and resulting boundary changes for elementary schools. The board will discuss the report on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 6 p.m. in the Brampton Room at the HJA Brown Education Centre. The board is expected to vote on the report at the regular meeting of the board on Tuesday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m.

   
arrow The Holy Days and Holidays calendar 2009-2010 helps acknowledge the rich diversity of faith traditions of Peel board staff and students. Some of the days of commemoration are listed in the calendar.
   
arrow New January deadline set to register children for French immersion flyer  report to board
visit Canadian Parents for French (Ontario)
   
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From 2006 to 2009, the Peel board conducted a review of the gifted education program.

executive summary

full report

literature review

   
arrow Board report on results of community consulation regarding proposed change to the Lorne Park Secondary School boundary
   
arrow Find out more information about Kindergarten Registration.
   
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Replacement of sewage system at Palgrave Public School: The existing sewage system at Palgrave Public School will be replaced, to coincide with the construction of the new replacement school.

   
arrow See the board's Annual Planning Document to learn more about new schools, additions to existing schools, identification of schools for potential consolidation, identification of schools for an accomodation review, boundary changes, community maps, information items, enrolment statistics and 10-year projections.
   
arrow Streetsville accommodation review - An accommodation review has been established for the following schools: Russell Langmaid, Ray Underhill, Vista Heights, Willow Way and Edenrose public schools. Final ARC report.
   
arrow An Accommodation Review Committee has been established for the following schools: Allan A. Martin Sr. Public School, Byngmount Beach Public School, Lyndwood Public School and Neil C. Matheson Public School. More information. Final ARC report. Administrative report
   
arrow Peel board considers changes to busing service for students in elementary French immersion and extended French programs. Full details.
   
arrow Student programs will expand on Britannia Farm thanks to new development plan Full Story
   
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2009 Education Development Charges By-Law

Policy Review Report

Background Study

   
arrow The Discover Diversity School Program was developed to introduce common values that cultures and faiths share as responsible and committed members of the Canadian Mosaic. More information
   
arrow To guide our review of the special education delivery model, the Peel board held Future Search: Reshaping special education for Peel students. This three-day consultation process proved invaluable in establishing shared goals, standards, implementation strategies and curriculum priorities for the board. More information and full report
   
arrow Teachers and caregivers can pick up recycled creative materials at the Creative Zone.

   
arrow Preview The Smile Within, the Peel board's 2008 Annual Report. previous reports

arrow Find out how to Go Beyond Words with human rights.

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Find out more about how to order Powerful communication materials for your school or district. Order today!


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See the goals document for 2005-2008, System planning for student success, the Student success 2005-08, 2-pg flyer (pdf file), and the System Planning for Student Success: Consultation Summary


   

Highlights of the November 10, 2009 Meeting of the Board of Trustees

  • Peel board staff and students raise close to $12,000 for victims of Asia-Pacific disasters
  • Board approves tender for addition to Sherwood Mills Public School

Go to Board Highlights index for back issues of Briefing.

 

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