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December 15th~Panther Peek at the Week
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What's Happening at Perth Road Public School</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Week of December 15th, 2025</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/b0c7dabb-d951-4b8e-b7b7-3c6064f24c27" alt="Lets Have A Ball" width="332" height="332" style="width:332px;height:332px;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Peek at the Week:</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday~ Winter Concert Dress Rehearsal @ 11:35PM</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday~ Winter Concert @ 1:30PM (doors open at 1PM)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday~ Winter Concert @ 1:30PM (doors open at 1PM)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday~ PRIDE Assembly @ 9:45AM</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Farewell Perth Road Public School!</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Students, Families, and Staff,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As I prepare to retire, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we’ve shared. Serving as your principal has been an honour. Perth Road PS is a wonderful school community rooted in respect, learning, and care for one another—a place where every child is encouraged to grow and thrive.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I am deeply grateful for the dedication of our teachers and staff, the joy your children bring each day and the support from our school council and families. Watching our students learn, laugh, and achieve has been the most rewarding part of my career.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Although I am stepping away from my role, I will always be a Perth Road Panther and cherish the memories of my time at this incredible school. I am confident that the future holds great things for our students and this wonderful community.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As this calendar year comes to a close, I also wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a Happy New Year, when it arrives; and continued health, joy, success and learning in the years ahead.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Go Panthers, go!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cheers, Ali</span><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Allison Croth</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/026f97c3-732e-4f55-be63-f8bbd0bb27f8" alt="Holiday Spirit week" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c9dc6a5b-6c4f-4b3e-8ebd-2f0988efd7df" alt="let s build some snowmen" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/24340ce5-165d-426a-b0fd-247950bab4e1" alt="Candy grams" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking Ahead: </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 22nd, 2025-January 2nd, 2026~ Winter Break</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 5th, 2026~ First day of school in 2026!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Emil Sher, Author of I Love You More presentation postponed due to Snow Day!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We hope to reschedule the presentation in the New year!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">
</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/bfdefdb1-8715-4791-bcaf-3e8a2f6d7788" alt="I love you more" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/dd72f627-3a8c-46d3-a74f-f544645aa4f0" alt="Winter concert limited parking" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking to keep the Math Learning going over the Winter Break? Check out your child's Knowledgehook account!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/82d3c713-50bc-4a81-b451-50bbd0d8fe1e" alt="Knowledgehook" 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>
2025-12-12 19:05:10.896 +0000 UTC
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December 8th~Panther Peek at the Week
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What's Happening at Perth Road Public School</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Week of December 8th, 2025</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/b0c7dabb-d951-4b8e-b7b7-3c6064f24c27" alt="Lets Have A Ball" width="332" height="332" style="width:332px;height:332px;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Peek at the Week:</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday December 8th~</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SHS Band performance 9:30AM</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday December 10th~</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Students' Council Meeting 1:15PM</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday December11th~</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Author Visit: Emil Sher "I Love You More" presentation (K-3)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">YXU Junior Basketball Workshops (4-6)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking Ahead: </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Winter Concert Dress Rehearsal~ December 16th @ 11:35PM</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Winter Concerts- December 17</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> & 18th @ 1:30PM</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PRIDE Assembly~ December 19th</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/38e5327f-aa72-49f9-91cf-18f1cd1a73b9" alt="Croth retirement announcement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">YXU Junior Basketball Workshops~ Dec. 11th</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">YXU Basketball is a basketball organization in Kingston, ON focused on providing youth athletes with high quality basketball instruction from young adult role models. Two coaches will be providing skill development workshops for our junior student focusing on developing the individual athlete’s skills on court rather than playing games for the entirety of their time in the gym. This means that every athlete has a ball in their hands during the entirety of the workshop allowing for the best athlete experience - building confidence within each child themselves and developing a love for the sport. Junior classes will participate in a 50 minute workshop in the middle or end of the day.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Emil Sher, Author of I Love You More presentation this Thursday!</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">
</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/bfdefdb1-8715-4791-bcaf-3e8a2f6d7788" alt="I love you more" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f58a7a91-52d7-4981-b4d2-d163057ca4f8" alt="Winter Concert ticket reminder" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e32875e1-7845-4e5e-97de-7d42af4de106" alt="Gould Lake summer programs 2025" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
2025-12-07 21:35:22.132 +0000 UTC
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December 1st~Panther Peek at the Week
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What's Happening at Perth Road Public School</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Week of December 1st, 2025</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/b0c7dabb-d951-4b8e-b7b7-3c6064f24c27" alt="Lets Have A Ball" width="332" height="332" style="width:332px;height:332px;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Peek at the Week:</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, December 2nd~ </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lockdown Drill 2PM</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday December 3rd~</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Students' Council Meeting 1:15PM</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday December 4th~</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Photo Re-take & Class Photo Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday December 5th~ </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Winter Concert Program Cover contest deadline </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jingle Bell Walk, Run & Wheel 2PM</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 4, Grade 4/5A&B, Grade 6 Anthem and Fundraiser at Frontenacs Game 7</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking Ahead: </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SHS Band performance~ December 8</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Author Visit: Emil Sher "I Love You More" presentation (K-3)~ December 11th</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">YXU Junior Basketball Workshops (4-6)~ December 11th</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Winter Concert Dress Rehearsal~ December 16th @ 11:35PM</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Winter Concerts- December 17</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>th</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> & 18th @ 1:30PM</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/21d29d2e-1818-475b-bc10-f5af442182d9" alt="Pennie s Retirement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1002f985-130a-4162-bf7d-459f0edc31d1" alt="Holiday Concert Program Cover 2025" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/df0a6946-d2c7-4ae6-88ea-34b91ea94cce" alt="Jingle Bell Run Walk Wheel" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">YXU Junior Basketball Workshops~ December 11th</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">YXU Basketball is a basketball organization in Kingston, ON focused on providing youth athletes with high quality basketball instruction from young adult role models. Two coaches will be providing skill development workshops for our junior student focusing on developing the individual athlete’s skills on court rather than playing games for the entirety of their time in the gym. This means that every athlete has a ball in their hands during the entirety of the workshop allowing for the best athlete experience - building confidence within each child themselves and developing a love for the sport. Junior classes will participate in a 50 minute workshop in the middle or end of the day.
</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Head Lice</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There have been recent incidents of head lice at our school. Head lice infestations are common in school-aged children. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Having head lice is not a health hazard, nor will it transmit disease, but it does require that treatment be given immediately to stop the spread to other children or adults.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is recommended that you check your child’s head regularly (every day is ideal) for signs of head lice and/or nits.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here's what we are doing at the school to minimize the spread of head lice at school:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">removing unnecessary fabric items from impacted classroom</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">discouraging the shared use of headphones</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">spreading out students personal belongings as much as possible in the coat hook areas</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">discouraging the sharing of hats, brushes, etc.</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">daily vacuuming of classroom carpets</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">bagging of the lost and found items</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">student head checks when more than one case is identified in a classroom</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">communication to families regarding identified instances of head lice in their child's classroom</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">communication and educational resources to support families manage infestations</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Should your child become infested with head lice and/or nits, it is extremely important that you administer treatment immediately, and that you check all family members and to treat anyone who is found to have head lice. It is also important to notify the school and others (family members, neighbours, friends etc.) who may have come into contact with the child who has head lice. Close head-to-head contact should be discouraged pending treatment.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As long as children are in treatment, they are welcome at school. Current research supported by the KFL&A Public Health and the Canadian Pediatric Society shows that exclusion from school and daycare due to the detection of the presence of nits does not have sound medical rationale. Exclusion, early dismissal and no-nit policies do not prevent or control head lice infestations and are discouraged by public health authorities and the Canadian Pediatric Society.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Although head lice is not associated with serious disease, repeated episodes can be costly, time consuming and frustrating. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If parents have health benefits, often lice treatments are covered. If someone does not have private insurance coverage, OHIP will cover the cost of certain treatments. </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It would be a good idea to discuss treatment options with your pharmacist as they would know which treatments are covered by OHIP.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We must work together so that we can stop the spread. Please let the school know if your child has a confirmed case of head lice. </span><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school directly by phone or email so we can support as needed.</strong></b></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For information on what to look for and how to treat lice, please visit the link below. We have also included a helpful video outlining the necessary steps to address a lice infestation for your reference.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcaringforkids.cps.ca%2Fhandouts%2Fhealth-conditions-and-treatments%2Fhead_lice&data=05%7C02%7Ccrotha%40limestone.on.ca%7Cedf9e20830ad4b8fdbfc08de2aeb13df%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638995386314030468%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=iWxIfw6eXQZOBCUnZennH3rnEI9eFRl5zNbNK6OuNUA%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/health-conditions-and-treatments/head_lice. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/health-conditions-and-treatments/head_lice</span></u></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dz-evMjE-tmI&data=05%7C02%7Ccrotha%40limestone.on.ca%7Cedf9e20830ad4b8fdbfc08de2aeb13df%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638995386314045743%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=x8uCOlywgesDGdl62D3UBVZDYFLjFkjwsLtxfvADqMY%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-evMjE-tmI. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-evMjE-tmI</span></a></p><iframe data-lexical-video-id="z-evMjE-tmI" width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/z-evMjE-tmI" 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></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0d13dca5-4f53-48ac-8231-f533114ff89d" alt="Winter Concert Save the date" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e32875e1-7845-4e5e-97de-7d42af4de106" alt="Gould Lake summer programs 2025" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
2025-11-30 21:44:02.12 +0000 UTC
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View All NewsMessage 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>
2025-12-05 19:00:45.215 +0000 UTC
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Education Minister Calandra's Letter to Parents - EQAO and Student Achievement Advisory Body
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The following message by the Honourable Paul Calandra, Ontario Minister of Education, is for parents and guardians regarding EQAO results and the appointment of a Student Achievement Advisory Body.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please select the following link to read (PDF): </span><a href="/documents/2a916cd2-b224-4a93-a4b3-b0a57ae98e62/Letter-to-Parents-EQAO-Dec-3-2025.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Letter to Parents and Guardians</span></a></p>
2025-12-03 16:57:22.383 +0000 UTC
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Land Acknowledgement
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.