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What's New
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Update: New recommendations from Peel Public Health regarding Novel Coronavirus
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While the risk to Peel residents remains low,
Peel Public Health has shared updated recommendations to families regarding the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) for individuals who have travelled from China in the last 14 days. View a  letter that Peel Public Health has asked us to share with Peel District School Board families. If you have any questions or concerns, please connect with Peel Public Health or your family physician directly.
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Invitation to We Rise Together Parent Engagement Workshop - March 7
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Parents/guardians of Black Peel students are invited to attend the third of four We Rise Together parent engagement workshops on Saturday, March 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Central Peel Secondary School. Register to attend at https://pdsb.me/WRTparentworkshop3.
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Important notice for families regarding Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Report Cards and Kindergarten Communication of Learning
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As you know, secondary and elementary teachers in Ontario are currently taking part in a legal job action. This means that they are able to withdraw services, up to and including a full withdrawal—strike. Current job action being taken by Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) and Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) will have an impact on Kindergarten Communication of Learning, Report Cards and Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in school boards across the province.
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Peel Public Health shares tips to help prevent the flu
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It's flu season and we want to make sure students stay as healthy as possible this year! Influenza (flu) spreads easily from one person to another and Peel Public Health has some tips to help reduce the risk of catching the flu and spreading it:
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Statement from Chair of the Board regarding the Ministry Reviewers’ Interim Report
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On Nov. 7, 2019, Minister of Education Stephen Lecce announced a review of the Peel District School Board to provide observations and recommendations related to issues of human rights, equity, and racism, specifically anti-Black racism, human resources practices, leadership and issues of governance and trustee conduct. Three independent reviewers have led the review process since then, and provided the Minister of Education with an Interim Report in December 2019. On Jan. 27, 2020, the Minister's office released a statement and the Interim Report.
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Peel schools recognize Black History Month in February
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Black History Month is a time to celebrate the many contributions of Black Canadians and Black communities throughout the world who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate and prosperous country we know today.
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Peel District School Board’s 2018-19 Annual Report captures our ongoing commitment to inspire
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At the Peel District School Board, our mission is to inspire success, confidence and hope in each student – each and every day. This year's Annual Report to the Communicy captures the incredible work that took place in Peel schools and work sites during the 2018-19 school year, and that continues to happen every day.
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Peel families invited to “Start with a Smile” and register for kindergarten
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Peel District School Board elementary schools are currently accepting kindergarten registrations for the 2020-21 school year. Children born in 2016 can start school in September 2020. Families can register their child for kindergarten any time during school hours by completing the online registration forms in advance and visiting the school that their child will attend during school hours. Visit the board's Kindergarten website to learn more.
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Elementary teachers to begin phase 3 work-to-rule on Jan. 13 unless progress is made at provincial bargaining table
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On Jan. 9, 2020, Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) announced that job action would escalate in public elementary schools across Ontario beginning Jan. 13, unless progress is made at the provincial bargaining table. Phase 3 of ETFO work-to-rule is set to begin next week.
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What you need to know about the 2019 elementary Health and Physical Education (HPE) curriculum
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