Get Ready for Secondary: Grade 9 Virtual Information Sessions

It’s been a year unlike any other, but one thing is certain: Grand Erie’s secondary schools are ready to welcome future Grade 9 students! Information sessions will be held virtually this year, and secondary school staff are eager to ensure students and parents are supported throughout this transition process. The virtual information sessions begin with specialized programs. To attend a session from home, please follow the instructions provided for each school below as to how to access a virtual invitation. 

For Grand Erie Grade 8 students, information will be sent directly to students/families by the feeder school via a link prior to the date posted. Each secondary school will indicate if they are offering a Teams Live session, and how families may register for that session as part of the information shared.

For out-of-board registrations, please contact the school directly for information to be sent to you. We welcome and encourage non-Grand Erie families to connect directly with our secondary schools about all of the amazing opportunities that are available.
 

Specialized Programs:

Brantford Collegiate Institute and Vocational School

• French Immersion Program:
  January 14, 2021 (will be part of the General Information session noted below)

• Laurier Program:
  November 26, 2020 at 7 p.m. 

For a virtual invitation to the Laurier event, please email Michael DeGroote.

North Park Collegiate and Vocational School

• French Immersion Program (follows General Information session):
  Wednesday January 6, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.

Pauline Johnson Collegiate and Vocational School

• SOAR Program: 
  December 9, 2020 at 7 p.m.

For a virtual invitation to the SOAR event, please email Griffin Cobb.
 

Grand Erie Grade 9 Virtual Information Session Schedule

City of Brantford and Brant County: 

• Brantford Collegiate Institute and Vocational School:
  January 14, 2021 at 6 p.m. 
  Click here to view the 2021-22 School Profile

• North Park Collegiate and Vocational School:
  January 6, 2021 at 6 p.m. 
  Click here to view the 2021-22 School Profile

• Paris District High School:
  December 9, 2020 at 6 p.m. 
  Click here to view the 2021-22 School Profile

• Pauline Johnson Collegiate and Vocational School:
  January 13, 2021 at 6 p.m. 
  Click here to view the 2021-22 School Profile

• Tollgate Technological Skills Centre:
  December 2, 2020 at 6 p.m. 
  Click here to view the 2021-22 School Profile
   

Haldimand County:

• Cayuga Secondary School:
  December 3, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. 
  Click here to view the 2021-22 School Profile

• Dunnville Secondary School:
  December 2, 2020 at 6 p.m. 
  Click here to view the 2021-22 School Profile

• Hagersville Secondary School:
  December 1, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. 
  Click here to view the 2021-22 School Profile

• McKinnon Park Secondary School:
  December 10, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. 
  Click here to view the 2021-22 School Profile

Norfolk County:

• Delhi District Secondary School:
  January 13, 2020 at 6 p.m. 
  Click here to view the 2021-22 School Profile

• Simcoe Composite School:
  January 20, 2021 at 6 p.m. ​​​​​​​
  Click here to view the 2021-22 School Profile

• Valley Heights Secondary School:
  ​​​​​​​January 7, 2021 at 6 p.m. 
  Click here to view the 2021-22 School Profile

• Waterford District High School:
  January 7, 2021 at 6 p.m.
  Click here to view the 2021-22 School Profile

Healthy Bites Success for Graham Bell-Victoria Students

Graham Bell-Victoria School has been presented with a GOLD award of recognition and achievement in the Healthy Bites Program. The staff and students have worked hard and enjoyed the “fruits” of their labour as they have now been recognized with GOLD!

Throughout the year, Sonia Martin, school health nurse with the Brant County Health Unit, has lead our staff and students in a variety of healthy eating awareness activities. These included a Mystery Fruit and Vegetable contest, a trivia question in the monthly newsletter, and healthy fruit and vegetable snacks every Friday. These tasty treats, prepared by the grade 4-5 class were a big hit and helped us learn about the benefits of eating healthy.

Next year the program will be expanded to Healthy Steps and Healthy Bites, a program in which we will learn about and practice healthy eating and healthy activity. Congratulations, Graham Bell!

Voluntary Aboriginal Self-Identification

The Grand Erie District School Board recognizes the importance of school success for Aboriginal students. Our dedicated staff members are committed to improving services and programs for Aboriginal students attending school in the Board.

With a goal to improve the school experience for all Aboriginal students, the Board encourages the development of strong partnerships with Aboriginal families, communities and organizations, both on and off the reserve.

Through the Voluntary Aboriginal Self-Identification process, Aboriginal parents and students will have access to additional support services, including educational, social, and emotional supports that focus and foster Aboriginal identity, culture and values.

There are three categories of Voluntary Aboriginal Self-Identification – First Nation, Métis, or Inuit.

Your child may bring a GEDSB Voluntary Aboriginal Self-Identification form home or if not, you can contact your child’s school to receive a form. You can also, visit the Aboriginal Education section under the Program tab at www.granderie.ca for more information and a copy of the Voluntary Self-Identification form.