The Future Looks Grand for Students and Families as Grade 9 Information Nights Begin Across Grand Erie

Starting secondary school is an exciting time, and a crucial step on the path to future success. For families and students set to begin this next chapter in 2020-21, Grand Erie secondary schools are hosting Future Grade 9 Student and Parent information nights starting this month and continuing into January.

“Preparedness is the key to success, so our goal is to ensure students and parents are supported throughout this transition process,” said Denise Martins, Superintendent of Education for Secondary Programing as well as the Haldimand and Norfolk Secondary Schools. “That starts with having the information they need about the programs and opportunities that await in our secondary schools.”

The information nights begin with specialized programs including Brantford Collegiate Institute and Vocational School’s Laurier Program, Pauline Johnson Collegiate and Vocational School’s athletic-focused SOAR Program, as well as French Immersion programs at Simcoe Composite School, North Park Collegiate and Vocational School and Brantford Collegiate and Vocational School.

“Grand Erie schools work to foster enabling environments that are inclusive and welcoming for all students and families,” said Lisa Munro, Superintendent of Education for Brantford and Brant County schools. “We recognize that the transition to secondary school is a time of uncertainty and immense opportunity, and look forward to partnering with families and students as they make these important decisions.”

For more information, please visit granderie.ca.

Future Grade 9 Student and Parent Information Nights

Specialized Programs:

• Brantford Collegiate Institute and Vocational School
  • Laurier Program
    • November 5, 2019 – 7 p.m.
  • French Immersion Program
    • January 16, 2020 – 7:30 p.m.

• Pauline Johnson Collegiate and Vocational School
  • SOAR Program
    • November 19, 2019 – 6:30 p.m.

• Simcoe Composite School
  • French Immersion Program
    • January 8, 2020 – 7 p.m.

• North Park Collegiate and Vocational School
  • French Immersion Program
    • January 16, 2020 – 6:30 p.m.

City of Brantford and Brant County:

• Paris District High School
  • December 4, 2019 – 6 p.m.

• Tollgate Technological Skills Centre
  • December 4, 2019 – 6 p.m.

• North Park Collegiate and Vocational School
  • January 8, 2020 – 6:30 p.m.
  • January 14, 2020 – 6:30 p.m.

• Pauline Johnson Collegiate and Vocational School
  • January 15, 2020 – 6 p.m.

• Brantford Collegiate Institute and Vocational School
  • January 16, 2020 – 6 p.m.

Haldimand County:

• Hagersville Secondary School
  • December 3, 2019 – 5:30 p.m.

• Dunnville Secondary School
  • December 4, 2019 – 6 p.m.

• McKinnon Park Secondary School
  • December 5, 2019 – 6:30 p.m.

• Cayuga Secondary School
  • December 10, 2019 – 6 p.m.

Norfolk County:

• Simcoe Composite School
  • January 8, 2020 – 6 p.m.

• Valley Heights Secondary School
  • January 9, 2020 – 6 p.m.

• Delhi District Secondary School
  • January 15, 2020 – 6 p.m.

• Waterford District High School
  • January 16, 2020 – 6 p.m.

Happy “new year”! I hope everyone had a pleasant summer holiday. It’s been nice to talk to students and parents this week about all the things you’ve done over the past two months. I’ve heard lots of stories of fun trips and relaxation. I’ve also heard a few about some more stressful experiences that life seems to always present. Whatever the past 2 months brought for you, I’m looking forward to working together again as a Boston School Family to support each other. September brings the opportunity for fresh starts and lots of reason for optimism. Each and every student is full of potential, and on a pathway that is their own unique success story (always in progress)!

This year you’ll notice that the staff is mostly the same with a few exceptions. Mrs. Huffman is off this year with her new baby. We would like to welcome Ms. Agius, who has joined us to teach the 3/4 class. We are excited to have her back as part of the Boston team! We would also like to welcome Mrs. Trembley as our new custodian. We are all in good hands with her making sure the building is in good shape!

On the first day, we had a Welcome-Back Assembly in which we committed to two very simple things this year: 1) We will always do our best

2) We will always be kind

I believe those two simple statements can guide every decision we make every day, and I’ve asked every Blazer to consider them when they are making choices.

Once again, welcome to a new school year. It’s good to be back!