Today is our Annual Dance-a-thon!
Posted February 26, 2015
How exciting! The school is filled with Knights, Kings, Queens and Jesters! Children excitedly are spending time in gym getting some excellent exercise and dancing to the tunes. Smiles are big and the children are learning some new dance steps or perfecting some of their favourites. Thank you to everyone that sponsored our students in […]
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February 23 – All schools open & buses are running
Posted February 23, 2015
Transportation is running and schools are open today.
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Why were our schools closed Friday?
Posted February 23, 2015
The WRDSB has put in place a frigid temperature threshold in our severe weather procedure primarily for three reasons related to the safety of our students:
1. According to Environment Canada, at -35C exposed skin can freeze within 10 minutes. Environment Canada indicates that in temperatures between -28 to -39 there is a high risk of exposed skin freezing (frostnip or frostbite). This temperature is very unusual for our region and some students may not have the appropriate clothing to protect themselves.
2. Most students will take longer than 10 minutes to walk to school and the bused students may wait for an extended period of time should any bus be delayed.
3. We are unable to guarantee crossing guard service to our students as individual crossing guards have a right to maintain their safety given that they are exposed for extended periods of time in frigid temperatures.
The Education Centre remains open and is fully operational.
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February 20 – All Schools are Closed & Buses Cancelled
Posted February 20, 2015
Due to frigid temperatures, all schools are closed today and all buses are cancelled. All Extended Day Programs are also closed. The Education Centre remains open for those who can safely arrive to work.
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When do Schools Close Due to Weather?
Posted February 19, 2015
Our procedure for severe weather provides guidelines and expectations for school closings due to severe weather, and how this information is communicated to our families.
Severe weather refers to conditions such as ice, fog, rain, sleet, snow, wind and/or frigid temperatures and wind chills. We consider a frigid temperature to be -35C with wind chill, or colder.
The general manager of Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) will monitor weather and temperatures in the region beginning at 5:30am, using Environment Canada’s wind chill index. If the temperature is forecasted to reach or exceed -35C with wind chill at 7:00am, buses will not operate and schools will be closed. The education centre will be open to those employees who can safely arrive to work.
How do we communicate cancellations or closures?
Decisions relating to cancellations and closures are made by 6:00am. Any cancellations and closures will be posted on our website and school websites. Information will also be available on our twitter account (@wrdsb). We encourage you to monitor our website and listen to local media for up-to-date cancellation and closures.
Parents have the option of keeping their children at home when concerned about weather conditions.
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Dance-a-thon is Feb 26, 2015
Posted February 18, 2015
Yes, one of BPS’ greatest traditions is their Dance-a-thon. From the talents that the staff display to the great opportunities for our kids to increase their daily physical activity … this event is one that many of our students look forward to. This is one of the school’s major fundraising events for School Council. In […]
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Looking for Parent Volunteers for Grade 8 Graduation
Posted February 12, 2015
It is time to start planning for Grade 8 Graduation. If you are interested in helping making Graduation 2015 a night to remember, please come and share your ideas at the first Grad Committee meeting. We will be meeting Monday, February 23rd at 6 pm at Breslau Public School. If you are unable to attend, […]
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Safe Welcome Begins Tuesday February 25, 2015
Posted February 3, 2015
In compliance with the Provincial Government’s directive for all elementary schools across Ontario to be locked, the WRDSB committed to implement this initiative throughout the 2013-14 school year. Due to our construction, Breslau Public School is later than most schools in having this happen. We are now ready to begin! With all school doors locked, the […]
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February 2 – All Schools CLOSED
Posted February 2, 2015
Due to weather, ALL schools are CLOSED today. All Extended Day Programs are closed as well. The Education Centre is open for those who can get there safely.
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Breslau has a new principal!
Posted January 28, 2015
Ms McHolm who has been our Vice-Principal for 3 1/2 years has been appointed our new principal, effective Monday, February 2, 2015. We congratulate her on her appointment. Our new Vice-Principal, as of Monday, March 2, 2015 is Ms Sharon Morgan. Ms Morgan is currently teaching Grade 8 at Hespeler Public Schol. She was a […]