SECONDARY SUMMER SCHOOL courses at John Cabot and St. Joan of Arc are FULL. Walk-in registration and opening day registration are CANCELLED at these two locations. Visit the Continuing Education webpage for information about course openings at other summer school sites.
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Summer Institute - August 17-28, 2009
Dufferin-Peel's 14th annual Summer Institute, a 10-day series of seminars and workshops for teachers and academic staff, will take place from August 17 to 28 at Philip Pocock Secondary School in Mississauga. For more information, CLICK HERE.
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Differentiated Instruction Workshops – August 18-25, 2009
Teachers are invited to attend a two-day session on Differentiated Instruction (DI). The first day will provide an interactive background to DI; the second day will be DI specific to either MATH, or SCIENCE, or SOCIAL SCIENCE, or CROSS-CURRICULAR, or RELIGION. The sessions are an ideal opportunity for school-based differentiated instruction teams to build capacity in preparation for the two professional activity days at the beginning of September. Resources pertinent to DI, including classroom ready materials, will be included as part of the two-day session to each attendee. Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided every day. The Ministry is directly funding this initiative and will issue a certificate upon completion to each participant.
Please choose from one of the offerings below and sign up at: http://training/default.cfm# (link only accessible when logged onto the board network)
Aug 18 and 19 - Marija and Noeline - DI in Cross-Curricular
Aug 18 and 19 - Alexis and Leslie - DI and Math
Aug 18 and 19 - Maggie Boss - DI in Grades 7 & 8
Aug 20 and 21 - Fred and Julie - DI and Science
Aug 20 and 21 - Carl and Chris - DI and Social Science
Aug 24 and 25 - Sean and Bryan - DI and Religion
Aug 20 and 21 - Maggie Boss - DI in Grades 7 & 8
Location: Philip Pocock C.S.S., 4555 Tomken Road, Mississauga
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Morning refreshments and lunch to be provided.
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2009-10 Proposed Budget Presentation - received at Special Board Meeting (June 16/09)
2009-10 Proposed Budget Report - received at Special Board Meeting (June 16/09)
2009-10 Public Budget Consultation Meeting Presentation (May 19/09)
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Registration Information for New Schools
Opening in September 2009:
St. Roch Catholic Secondary School
200 Valleyway Drive, Brampton
Registration forms are available online
For more information, contact the Superintendent’s office at 905-890-0708 ext. 24034.
Cardinal Ambrozic Catholic Secondary School
10 Castle Oak Crossing, Brampton
Registration forms are available online
For more information, contact the Superintendent’s office at 905-890-0708 ext. 24240.
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H1N1 Influenza Update
Message to School Community - May 5/09
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board takes direction from our local health authorities on health-related issues and the board has been working closely with Peel Regional Health as well as the Wellington/Dufferin/Guelph Health Unit on matters related to the H1N1 issue.
At this time, there are no specific directives from either health authority for the board or its schools related to the H1N1 Flu.
Both health authorities reinforce the regular precautions that should be taken to prevent seasonal influenza which includes frequent hand washing, covering the mouth with arm or sleeve when sneezing or coughing and staying home when ill.
If students or staff have recently returned from Mexico and are concerned because they are experiencing symptoms of respiratory illness or flu, then they should contact their health care provider or contact TeleHealth at 1-866-797-0000.
Communications to Schools Regarding Individual Confirmed Cases of H1N1 Influenza
Effective June 9, Peel Health is no longer issuing individual letters to schools regarding individual cases of H1N1. An explanatory letter has been sent home with students regarding this issue.
For more information about H1N1 Influenza, visit our regional health service authorities' websites:
Additional links
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Immunization Records Screening by Peel Public Health
Peel Public Health is required by law to keep immunization records of all school-aged children in the Region of Peel. The current review of immunization records is a routine process mandated by the Immunization of School Pupils Act, 1990. Under the Act, students under the age of 18 must provide proof of up-to-date immunization against: diphtheria, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps and rubella. The Act also requires public health departments to issue orders to suspend children whose records are incomplete.
If you have received a letter from Peel Public Health regarding your child’s immunizations, please visit www.immunizepeel.ca for more information or call 905-799-7700. Caledon residents may call 905-584-2216.
Frequently Asked Questions About Reporting Immunization Records
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Mouse - a short anti-gang film produced by the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board in association with Peel Regional Police
Mouse is a powerful short film about a 10 year old boy who is lured into a street gang. The film was produced by the board and its Catholic schools in the Malton community in association with Peel Regional Police in an effort to educate young people, parents and the community about the dangers of gang involvement. The production was partially funded through an anti-bullying grant from the Ontario Ministry of Education. The film features the talents of students, educators, and police based in Mississauga’s Malton community.
Order copies of Mouse
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