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Update for Families: November 25, 2022

Dear KPR families,

It’s been an incredibly difficult week for our KPR community and our thoughts remain with the Thomas A. Stewart students, staff and families, and all those in our schools and communities with connections to the MacHart (Hart & MacDonnell) family. So many people have been affected by this terrible tragedy and our hearts and minds are with all those who have been impacted. We continue to hold Rowghan MacHart in our thoughts as she remains in hospital.

As we approach...

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Update for Families: November 10, 2022

November 10, 2022

Dear KPR Families,

I want to begin my message this week from a place of gratitude. During Veterans’ Week, and on November 11, KPR students and staff honour all those who have served our country, and continue to serve, to protect freedom and peace within our own borders and around the world. We appreciate and honour the bravery and sacrifice of our fellow Canadians.

As time passes and fewer veterans are alive to share their stories, an important part of remembering is discussing...

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Update for Families: October 28, 2022

Dear KPR Families, 

As the days get shorter, and schedules get busier, I want to take a minute to recognize a situation that may be a source of stress for many staff and families - the ongoing provincial negotiations with CUPE (Canadian Union of Public Employees). 

CUPE represents a large number of our education workers in KPR schools, including custodians, maintenance workers, clerical staff, educational workers, early childhood educators, and professional staff. CUPE staff in our schools...

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Update for Families: October 14, 2022

Dear KPR Families, 

I’ve had the wonderful privilege of visiting many schools and classrooms over the past month. Witnessing, first-hand, the smiling faces of students and staff, I know it has been a busy, but successful start to the school year! In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to each and every one of you for making KPR an amazing place to learn and grow as a community. I hope that the long weekend allowed you an opportunity to rest and connect...

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Bringing Student Voice to the Table: Connecting With Your KPR Student Trustees!

With another school year well underway, KPR’s new Student Trustees have already begun making an impact and demonstrating their commitment to student advocacy and leadership!

Beginning their term in August, Maria Mahfuz, Grade 12 student at Kenner Collegiate Vocational Institute and Kelly Mitchell, Grade 12 student at Adam Scott Collegiate Vocational Institute play a critical role in our education system, representing 34,000 students across the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. 

“As...

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