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Family Update - January 16, 2026
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please see important dates and upcoming events below.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wishing you a great week ahead/bonne semaine,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. Jurkowski and Ms. Neale on behalf of the HPS Team </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coming up/dates for awareness</strong></b></u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><figure><a href="https://harrowsmith.limestone.on.ca/calendar" target="_blank" title="calendar"><img src="/images/8ccef89d-f48c-4476-917d-2eb7e748faf0" alt="calendar" width="119" height="119" style="width:119px;height:119px;display:inline-block;float:right"></a></figure></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 19 - Gino's Lunches</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 20 - School (Parent/Guardian) Advisory Council 6pm; all are welcome</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 21 - Bell Let's Talk Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 22 - Subway Lunches</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 22 - February lunch orders due</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 22 - Bus Safety Presentations at the school </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 23 - Milkshake Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 26 - Gino's Lunches</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 29 - Subway Lunches</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 30 - PA Day (no school for students)</span></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a4beb9f7-204a-4400-acc5-4bef98eb9238" alt="2023 10 12 School Immunization Clinic Newsletter Insert PA day" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 7 Extended French Immersion for 26/27</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The registration for the Grade 7 Extended French Immersion for 26/27 is now open on the LDSB website. The link is as follows:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Xxb04a7rgk2nPKDeWTgwvuA2N-ymBn9ElBpKp0GN6NxUOFc2MUE1WTY3VjBTWldDWlJXSUpNM0lPRS4u&route=shorturl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 7 Extended French Immersion</span></a></p></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/be6ba179-e903-451f-a3d6-b3d4076dbb6a" alt="Gino s" width="141" height="47" style="width:141px;height:47px;display:inline-block"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February lunch orders are due Thursday, January 22, 2026</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/b5666c98-24a9-4c47-91d5-5f9ce83e4703" alt="Subway" width="156" height="31" style="width:156px;height:31px;display:inline-block;float:right"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">****A reminder that if buses are cancelled then lunches will be cancelled and rescheduled to a new date.****</strong></b></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9277efa0-2c7c-443c-ae25-006dd90f572f" alt="bfea0a6b a41e 4984 a14e 104944b1555d" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></h2></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
2026-01-16 18:04:22.98 +0000 UTC
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Family Update - January 9, 2026
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b4ecb309-11c3-4eec-8bd7-6f93f197e241" alt="IMG 6498" width="111" height="148" style="width:111px;height:148px;display:inline-block;float:left"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Happy New Year! It's been a different kind of week with all kinds of weather but we made it!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wishing you a great week ahead/bonne semaine,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. Jurkowski and Ms. Neale on behalf of the HPS Team </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coming up/dates for awareness</strong></b></u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><figure><a href="https://harrowsmith.limestone.on.ca/calendar" target="_blank" title="calendar"><img src="/images/8ccef89d-f48c-4476-917d-2eb7e748faf0" alt="calendar" width="119" height="119" style="width:119px;height:119px;display:inline-block;float:right"></a></figure></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 12 - Ms Devlin's, Ms Hendry's, & Ms Downing's classes to Gould Lake</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 12 - Gino's Lunches</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 15 - Subway Lunches</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 19 - Gino's Lunches</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 20 - School (Parent/Guardian) Advisory Council 6pm; all are welcome</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 21 - Bell Let's Talk Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 22 - Subway Lunches</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 22 - February lunch orders due</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 23 - Milkshake Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 26 - Gino's Lunches</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 29 - Subway Lunches</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 30 - PA Day (no school for students)</span></p></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Play: </span></u><u><i><em class="editor-text-italic editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dragon Tale</em></i></u><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><figure><a href="https://dragontaleathps.weebly.com/" target="_blank" title="pngtree fierce black dragon silhouette with 23500263 orig"><img src="/images/2cc424e8-8bfd-423c-9664-43a470b8c521" alt="pngtree fierce black dragon silhouette with 23500263 orig" width="103" height="103" style="width:103px;height:103px;display:inline-block;float:left"></a></figure><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We’re excited to announce that we’ll be putting on a play at Harrowsmith Public School this year titled, </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dragon Tale</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Enthusiasm reached peak levels when scores of interested students attended our first play meeting this week. Students have now signed up for auditions, or to be a part of our tech crew or artistic team. Actors have picked up their audition pieces to practice over the weekend. Auditions will be held next week, with casting decisions made shortly thereafter.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A few things to note</span></u><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Actors need to audition for speaking roles (grades 3-8).</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Any students who missed sign-up may still do so. They can add their name to the correct sign-up sheet.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s okay for a student to change their audition role choice. Students can scratch their name off one role sheet and put it onto another.</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The audition schedule will be posted in the hallway on Monday morning.</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“Villagers” (which are non-speaking roles) do not need to audition. They simply need to sign-up on the Villagers sheet (grades 2-8).</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We hope to have our performance dates worked out soon, and we’ll let you know when they’re finalized. We’re currently aiming for mid-April.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I’ll have more information for you after next week’s excitement! In the meantime, you can stay up-to-date through our Dragon Tale website: </span><a href="https://dragontaleathps.weebly.com" class="editor-link"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://dragontaleathps.weebly.com</strong></b></u></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">–Danielle Harding</span></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 7 Extended French Immersion for 26/27</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The registration for the Grade 7 Extended French Immersion for 26/27 is now open on the LDSB website. The link is as follows:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Xxb04a7rgk2nPKDeWTgwvuA2N-ymBn9ElBpKp0GN6NxUOFc2MUE1WTY3VjBTWldDWlJXSUpNM0lPRS4u&route=shorturl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 7 Extended French Immersion</span></a></p></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maltby Centre</span></h2></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please click on the pictures below for more information of the resources available through Maltby.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><figure><a href="https://limestoneschools-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/hooverka_limestone_on_ca/IQB_aMx05l28R7WM5StYavK9AfkWc6-vngcq1VWFCupnl5U?e=wMrfL2" target="_blank" title="Mental Health Services Winter 2026 Page 01"><img src="/images/81e5bd0c-6cb2-4047-bec4-79de808d8f26" alt="Mental Health Services Winter 2026 Page 01" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block;float:left"></a></figure><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><figure><a href="https://limestoneschools-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/hooverka_limestone_on_ca/IQD9vjctEugyT5cnjwnr4KtPAWFcKM3feDa8yor_9d2Rm84?e=q4TRD1" target="_blank" title="Family Foundational Services Winter 2026 (1) Page 01"><img src="/images/a4da4f00-213b-43b6-8476-99ed88727efb" alt="Family Foundational Services Winter 2026 (1) Page 01" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block;float:right"></a></figure><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><figure><a href="https://limestoneschools-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/hooverka_limestone_on_ca/IQAR6JH9ag0HT7OsPPHOC5ZiATG1thZDehT8yWo5BDx2yHE?e=aUWoMf" target="_blank" title="Winter Workshops At A Glance 2026 1"><img src="/images/333c11c4-c4e7-43e7-a944-d7116b0134b6" alt="Winter Workshops At A Glance 2026 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block;float:right"></a></figure><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><img src="/images/41d440c0-f88c-45c9-9f59-a0173da6943a" alt="ISPA Vaccine Poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7a8a4798-6379-4ce5-9ca2-8715ccb9282e" alt="2025 12 15 Respiratory Infections Newsletter Insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block;float:right"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;"><br></h2></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
2026-01-09 17:50:38.75 +0000 UTC
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Family Update - December 19, 2025
<p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/80e3285c-7b89-42b5-861c-cb2f6f11c7d3" alt="Happy Holidays" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">From the Harrowsmith PS Staff</em></i></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coming up/dates for awareness</strong></b></u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><figure><a href="https://harrowsmith.limestone.on.ca/calendar" target="_blank" title="calendar"><img src="/images/8ccef89d-f48c-4476-917d-2eb7e748faf0" alt="calendar" width="119" height="119" style="width:119px;height:119px;display:inline-block;float:right"></a></figure></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 5 - Gino's Lunches</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 8 - Subway Lunches</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 9 - Ms Devlin's, Ms Hendry's, & Ms Downing's classes to Gould Lake</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 9 - Milkshake Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 12 - Gino's Lunches</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 15 - Subway Lunches</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 19 - Gino's Lunches</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 22 - Subway Lunches</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 22 - February lunch orders due</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 23 - Milkshake Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 26 - Gino's Lunches</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 29 - Subway Lunches</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 30 - PA Day</span></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7a8a4798-6379-4ce5-9ca2-8715ccb9282e" alt="2025 12 15 Respiratory Infections Newsletter Insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 7 Extended French Immersion for 26/27</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The registration for the Grade 7 Extended French Immersion for 26/27 is now open on the LDSB website. The link is as follows:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Xxb04a7rgk2nPKDeWTgwvuA2N-ymBn9ElBpKp0GN6NxUOFc2MUE1WTY3VjBTWldDWlJXSUpNM0lPRS4u&route=shorturl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grade 7 Extended French Immersion</span></a></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maltby Centre</span></h2></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please click on the pictures below for more information of the resources available through Marltby.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><figure><a href="https://limestoneschools-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/hooverka_limestone_on_ca/IQB_aMx05l28R7WM5StYavK9AfkWc6-vngcq1VWFCupnl5U?e=wMrfL2" target="_blank" title="Mental Health Services Winter 2026 Page 01"><img src="/images/81e5bd0c-6cb2-4047-bec4-79de808d8f26" alt="Mental Health Services Winter 2026 Page 01" width="338" height="392" style="width:338px;height:392px;display:inline-block;float:left"></a></figure><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><figure><a href="https://limestoneschools-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/hooverka_limestone_on_ca/IQD9vjctEugyT5cnjwnr4KtPAWFcKM3feDa8yor_9d2Rm84?e=q4TRD1" target="_blank" title="Family Foundational Services Winter 2026 (1) Page 01"><img src="/images/a4da4f00-213b-43b6-8476-99ed88727efb" alt="Family Foundational Services Winter 2026 (1) Page 01" width="336" height="426" style="width:336px;height:426px;display:inline-block"></a></figure><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><figure><a href="https://limestoneschools-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/hooverka_limestone_on_ca/IQAR6JH9ag0HT7OsPPHOC5ZiATG1thZDehT8yWo5BDx2yHE?e=aUWoMf" target="_blank" title="Winter Workshops At A Glance 2026 1"><img src="/images/333c11c4-c4e7-43e7-a944-d7116b0134b6" alt="Winter Workshops At A Glance 2026 1" width="409" height="450" style="width:409px;height:450px;display:inline-block;float:right"></a></figure><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
2025-12-19 15:18:10.555 +0000 UTC
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Welcome to Harrowsmith Public School, home of the HAWKS: Honesty, Attitude, Work, Knowledge, and Spirit! Harrowsmith Public School serves students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8. Our students come from the rural area located around the village of Harrowsmith. Our boundaries are from Florida Rd in the South, to Boyce Rd/Holleford Rd in the North, to Boundary/Loughborough Rd to the East, and to Boundary Rd to the West. Students are mostly bussed to the school. Some of our French Immersion Grade 7 and 8 students come from further North and West.
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View All NewsKindergarten Registration is Now Open
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome to </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/kindergarten-early-learning" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten in Limestone</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. If your student was born in 2022, now is the time to </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/registration" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">register your new student</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to start school this September.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten is a wonderful new world of learning and growing and a very exciting time for both you and your student. We learn how to read, how to write and we make so many new friends. Our educator teams of a teacher and early childhood educator, help us along the way. You can feel confident your child will be cared for within safe and inclusive environments. </span></p><iframe data-lexical-video-id="1e0spaIrnis" width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/1e0spaIrnis" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true" title="Youtube video"></iframe><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone has an open boundary administrative procedure, [</span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/policies-procedures" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Section 300 – Students AP305 Student Transfers</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">], for student registrations. Limestone welcomes all students, promoting and encouraging families to attend their area school, but we understand that it is best interest of some students to attend an out-of-boundary school and that selecting the right educational setting for your new student is a significant decision.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Selecting an out-of-boundary school for your new student is a decision influenced by many factors. The school may be closer to a workplace or near a childcare provider that might be more convenient for drop-off and pick-up routines. In accordance with board policy, by default, students will be enrolled in the school designated within their boundary area, based on their home address.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We aim to accommodate family preferences, but please note that out-of-boundary placements are not guaranteed, and families will be responsible for organizing transportation to and from out-of-boundary schools.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students may be permitted to attend any school within the board when there is available student space, upon submission and approval of the proper application. The board will not be held responsible for the provision of any transportation for students outside of their regular school boundary area. This applies to both students within Limestone’s geographic boundaries (out-of-boundary), and students who live outside of those boundaries (out-of-district). </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are committed to supporting you every step of the way. Our dedicated staff are here to assist you throughout this process. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact the school.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Let us embark on this exciting educational journey together!</span><br><br><a href="https://limestone.cmdesign.imagineeverything.com/discover_kindergarten" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Discover Kindergarten in Limestone</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and learn more about our Kindergarten program, resources, and tips to help your new student prepare for school. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f05f0e70-9777-4085-8ef0-aac5affa75ab" alt="LDSB Kindergarten Student Registration Website Graphic" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p>
2026-01-15 16:49:15.209 +0000 UTC
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Message from the Director - December 17, 2025
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I hope this message finds you well as we approach the end of the last school week of 2025 and the upcoming holiday season. I wanted to share a few updates with you before we head into the Winter Break:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Results</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Ministry of Education recently released the 2024-2025 Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) results, and we are proud to share that Limestone achieved its strongest performance in four years, with gains across every testing category.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone’s results align with provincial outcomes in many areas and show notable improvements in others, including among specific student groups. In fact, Limestone’s performance is at or above the provincial average in nearly all measures.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">These accomplishments reflect the collective efforts of Limestone’s educators, Educational Assistants, program teams, and school leaders—along with the commitment and support of students and families across the district. I am deeply proud of the dedication shown by Limestone staff, students, and families in achieving these results.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">More information on EQAO results is </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/limestone-s-eqao-results-improve-across-all-categories-20251205185556" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">available on Limestone’s website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, including a </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/2a916cd2-b224-4a93-a4b3-b0a57ae98e62/Letter-to-Parents-EQAO-Dec-3-2025.pdf" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">letter to families from Minister of Education, Paul Calandra</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 8 Information Nights</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board is hosting Grade 8 Parent Information Nights at secondary schools across the region for families and students. These events include a special presentation about the school, its programs, and the registration process.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Information nights are also a great opportunity to learn about the wide variety of programs available for secondary students in Limestone—including expanded opportunities, French immersion, the International Baccalaureate program, and more. We are very proud of the range and choice of different secondary programs we provide to the communities we serve.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/grade-8-information-nights-20251208194333" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">information night dates can be found on Limestone’s website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Inclement Weather Reminder/Tri-Board Transportation Reminder</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are now well into the inclement weather season and have already experienced some transportation cancellation days. Our transportation partner, Tri-Board Student Transportation Services (Tri-Board), works closely with school bus companies to determine whether it is safe to operate on days with adverse weather.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School buses function differently than family vehicles, and sometimes, even when roads seem safe for cars, conditions are not suitable for buses. Given the geographic size of our district, weather can vary significantly from one region to another. As a result, cancellations may affect only certain areas while others remain unaffected.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We understand that transportation cancellations can be disruptive for families, but safety is always Tri-Board’s top priority for the 30,000-plus students who ride the bus each day. </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/prepare-for-winter-related-bus-delays-and-cancellations--20251020203640" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn more about how to prepare for winter weather and manage bus cancellation days on our website.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ministry and Board Resources for Math and Literacy</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are many resources available designed to support your student’s learning in math and literacy, offering engaging activities that can make learning fun and effective for students and families. </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/tutoring" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit Limestone’s Online Learning Resources and Tutoring webpage</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to learn more. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Director’s Annual Report 2024-2025</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Director’s Annual Report offers a concise overview of the teaching and learning that occurred across the Limestone District School Board during the 2024-2025 school year. It highlights ongoing progress toward the Board’s strategic priorities, shares student achievement data, and showcases key initiatives and accomplishments from across the district and is </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/director-s-annual-report-2024-2025-" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">available on Limestone’s website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We hope all Limestone families enjoy a restful winter break filled with time with those who matter most in your lives. We look forward to welcoming students and staff back to school on Monday, January 5, 2026, ready for an exciting new year of learning.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Director of Education</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p>
2025-12-17 21:30:52.297 +0000 UTC
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Limestone’s EQAO Results Improve Across All Categories
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) has achieved its strongest Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) performance in four years, with gains in </strong></b><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">every testing category</strong></b></u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> for the 2024-2025 school year. LDSB’s EQAO results align with provincial outcomes in many areas, while showing notable improvements in others and among specific student groups. Limestone’s 2024-2025 results are at, or above, the provincial average in almost all measures.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Results show an upward trend and momentum across all eight areas of assessment for students in Grades 3, 6, 9, and 10, including those with special education needs, underscoring the Board’s intention of making a positive difference in the lives of every student, in every classroom, in every school. </strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">"These results reflect the daily dedication of Limestone educators, educational assistants, program teams, and school leaders,” says Krishna Burra, LDSB Director of Education. “I want to acknowledge the efforts of those who have focused on implementing evidence-informed practices, providing targeted supports, and collaborating across schools to ensure student achievement and success.” </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The elementary school report provides assessments of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics written by students in Grades 3 and 6. The secondary school report provides similar information relating to the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Results at a Glance </span></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3 Improvements:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> LDSB students showed a 5% to 8% increase in Reading, Writing, and Math, with 75% meeting the provincial standard in Reading, 65% in Writing, and 65% in Math, outperforming provincial averages. Students with special education needs improved by 8% to 9% in these subjects. </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6 Gains:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Achievement rose in all areas, with 88% meeting Reading standards, 87% in Writing, and 51% in Math, matching or exceeding provincial rates. Students with special education needs made significant advances, especially in Writing with a 22% increase. </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 9 and 10 Results:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> LDSB’s Grade 9 Math scores were slightly below provincial levels but increased by 5% from the previous year, with students with special education needs performing better than students with similar needs in other jurisdictions. The Grade 10 OSSLT saw 95% participation and 84% success, a 3% rise, with continued improvement among students with special education needs. </span></li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3 EQAO Results </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3 student achievement saw a 5% to 8% increase in all subject areas in Limestone, compared to the 2023/24 assessment results, with 75% meeting the provincial standard in Reading, 65% in Writing, and 65% in Math. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Results for the province showed a slight increase from the previous year for all Grade 3 subjects and were slightly lower than Limestone across Grade 3 assessment subjects. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This new data shows improvement in all subjects, with Math achievement showing the most significant difference for students in Grade 3. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Of significant note are the gains in achievement in Grade 3 Reading, Writing, and Mathematics made by Limestone students with special education needs – up 9%, 8%, and 9% respectively, compared to the 2023/24 assessment results. </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6 EQAO Results </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6 student achievement in Limestone also continues to build momentum with improvements in all subject areas. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In Reading, 88% of students met provincial standard in 2024/25 – an increase of 9% from the 2023/24 assessment and a higher rate than the province for 2024/25. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Results in Writing showed an increase of 14% over the previous assessment year, with 87% of students meeting provincial standard, at a higher rate than the province. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In Math, results were equal to the province, with 51% of students meeting the provincial standard, an increase of 11% for Limestone compared to the previous assessment year. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Like the Grade 3 assessment results, achievement in all subject areas for students in Grade 6 with special education needs in Limestone has increased, with significant gains in Reading and Writing by 12% and 22%, respectively, since the 2023/24 assessment. This increase in achievement for students in Grade 6 with special education needs is higher than the province by 3% to 10% across all subject areas. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“Limestone students and staff have worked hard to achieve these gains across Reading, Writing, and Mathematics, including the strong improvements for students with special education needs,” says Burra. “The momentum we are seeing is the result of consistent, evidence‑informed practice—targeted instruction, early interventions, collaborative professional learning, and a sharp focus on what happens in classrooms every day. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“We are proud of this progress, and we are committed to sustaining it by continuing the practices that work and adjusting where they do not,” he adds. “Our goal remains steady improvement over time, not one‑year spikes, for every student, in every classroom, in every school.” </span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Primary Assessment (administered in Grade 3): </span></h3><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Area of Assessment </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Province </strong></b></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reading </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">75% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">74% </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Writing </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">65% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">65% </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mathematics </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">65% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">64% </span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior Assessment (administered in Grade 6): </span></h3><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Area of Assessment </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Province </strong></b></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reading </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">88% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">86% </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Writing </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">87% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">85% </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mathematics </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">51% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">51% </span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 9 and 10 EQAO Results </span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 9 Mathematics Assessment: </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Results for Grade 9 Math in Limestone are slightly lower compared to the provincial results. For all participating students in the Grade 9 Math assessment, 55% achieved the provincial standard in Limestone, and 58% achieved the provincial standard provincially. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone’s Grade 9 Math results increased by 5% as compared to last year. Results for students with special education needs achieving the provincial standard are higher than the province at 34% for Limestone, compared to 32% for the province. </span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 9 Mathematics Assessment </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Province </strong></b></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 9 Math </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">55% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">58% </span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“Grade 9 Mathematics continues to be a priority area,” says Steve Hedderson, LDSB Associate Superintendent of Human Resources and Curriculum and Program Services: Math and FSL. “Limestone’s five‑point improvement year‑over‑year shows the work is taking hold. We are deepening supports in Grade 9 Math—explicit instruction, daily practice, and timely interventions—and aligning professional learning so teachers have the tools they need. We are focused on building Math confidence and competency for every student.” </span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test - Administered in Grade 10: </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This year, 95% of first-time eligible students wrote the test in Limestone, compared to 94% of students in the province. With this high participation rate, 84% of all students in Limestone were successful, an increase of 3% compared to the 2023/24 school year. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">OSSLT results for students with special education needs continue to show an improvement for the 2024/25 year, with 65% of Limestone students being successful on the assessment. </span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 21px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 282px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 10 OSSLT </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 97px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 117px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Province </strong></b></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 282px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Participation Rate </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 97px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">95% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 117px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">94% </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 282px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Success Rate </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 97px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">84% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 117px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">85% </span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“Strong Grade 10 Literacy outcomes begin with strong participation,” says Stephanie Sartor, LDSB Associate Superintendent of Curriculum and Program Services: Literacy Focus. “With 95% writing and 84% successful, up three points from last year, we are encouraged by the trajectory, including the continued improvement for students with special education needs. Literacy is a shared responsibility across subjects, and we will keep pairing explicit instruction with targeted supports so every learner can demonstrate success.” </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students in all publicly funded schools in Ontario are required to write provincial assessments, administered by EQAO, a provincial body that tests students’ skills in Literacy in Grades 3, 6, and 10 and Math skills in Grades 3, 6, and 9 in relation to Ontario curriculum expectations. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Successful completion of the Literacy requirement is one of the requirements to earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The EQAO assessments have undergone significant updates, with the newer digital assessments offered entirely online through a digital platform for students over the past four years. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“The dedication of Limestone educators, educational assistants, program team members, and school leaders will remain foundational to continued efforts moving forward,” says Burra. </span></p>
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The Limestone District School Board is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee. We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of Métis, Inuit, and other First Nations from across Turtle Island. We honour their culture and celebrate their commitment to this land.