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Embracing #WeAreKPR Values, Learning and Action Through the Passport to Reconciliation

Posted on Thursday, September 29, 2022 07:50 AM

The Passport to Reconciliation program at KPR was launched in November 2021 as a way for school communities to work together and actively engage in broad-based collective learning and action year-round.

The program introduces a new learning focus each month, with weekly activities, reflection questions and links to resources to help students and staff deepen their insight and gain a holistic understanding of Indigenous history, culture and perspectives. 

Last year, the program supported many...

Keeping Schools Safe, Clean and Ready for Learning!

Posted on Thursday, September 15, 2022 07:34 AM

KPR custodians work diligently over the summer to ensure our schools can, once again, open their doors to students, staff and families in the fall. Thanks to their hard work cleaning and maintaining school properties throughout July and August, students return to an environment in September that is safe, clean and ready for learning. 

Kelly works seamlessly with custodial team colleagues to ensure educators and administration staff have everything they need to support student success, and that...

Tutoring Opportunities for KPR Students

Posted on Friday, September 09, 2022 11:02 AM

As part of the Ministry of Education’s learning recovery plan for language and math, tutoring opportunities for Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPRDSB) students, Kindergarten to Grade 12, will once again be available this fall.

School-based tutoring outside of school hours delivered by KPRDSB teachers will be available to students at each school, either in-person or virtually. Schools will select students for the school-based program based on their current academic needs. Families of these...

#KPRFirstDay Photo Contest

Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 12:13 PM

Between September 6 – 13th post a photo of you or your child’s first day back to school on social media to be entered into a draw for a KPR Prize Pack and one of two $50 Gift Cards to Chapters/Indigo! For full contest rules and important safety reminders, see below. 

Contest Rules
  • There are four ways to enter:
    • Post your photo to Twitter with the hashtag #KPRFirstDay and tag @kprschools 
    • Post your photo to Instagram with the hashtag #KPRFirstDay and tag @kprschools 
    • Post your photo to Facebook with the...

First Rider Program for New School Bus Riders

Posted on Monday, August 22, 2022 07:05 AM

The First Rider Program is an annual program offered by Student Transportation Services of Central Ontario (STSCO) and local school bus operators. The program is free and open to all young children who will ride a school bus for the first time this September!

Registration is not required. Each session lasts about 20 minutes and will include a safety video and a 10 minute ride on a school bus for children and their parents or guardians.

New school bus riders and their families are invited to attend...