Empire Food Bank Drive December 7 to 11

Posted December 3, 2015

Empire’s holiday food drive runs from Monday, December 7th to Friday, December 11th. 1 in 20 households need food assistance and half of these are families with children. School participation is essential to achieving The Food Bank’s mission “Through community partnerships, we obtain and distribute emergency food from our neighbours for our neighbours.” Last year schools […]

Weekend Rental Permits Return December 5, 2015

Posted December 2, 2015

We are pleased to announce that the Ontario Secondary School Teacher’s Federation (OSSTF/FEESO) reached a tentative agreement at the Support Staff central bargaining table on Friday, November 27, with the Government of Ontario and the Council of Trustee’s Associations, representing Ontario school boards. This tentative agreement impacts the Educational Support Staff/Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation […]

Boston Pizza Night!

Posted December 1, 2015

Boston Pizza Community night is this Wednesday from 5-8, gather your friends and family for a fun night out. 10% of sales goes to Empire. This includes dine in, takeout, and delivery. Be sure to mention you are with Empire!  

The Integrated Arts Program Info Night is Coming!

Posted November 27, 2015

The Waterloo Region Integrated Arts Program (IAP) at Eastwood Collegiate Institute offers students a vibrant, exciting community of artistic and academic enrichment.  Students specialize in one or more areas of the visual or performing arts while still having the freedom to explore new challenges and areas of interest. The program promotes high academic standards and […]

Fire Fighter’s Visit with Room 6

Posted November 27, 2015

A fire truck and fire fighters from Waterloo Fire Department visited with students from room 6 today.  The students had prepared questions to ask in advance of this exciting event.  The students each had the chance to climb into the truck giving our students  a very special experience!  

Friday is Wacky Hair Day!

Posted November 26, 2015

Wear your hair wild!  Wear your hair wacky!  Friday November 27th is Wacky Hair day at Empire!

Doing Mathematics With Your Child

Posted November 26, 2015

The information pamphlet called “Doing Mathematics with Your Child” produced by the Ontario Ministry of Education contains ways to support your child’s learning and tips for parents when working with your child in math. The “Top Tips” include, “Build strong, positive attitudes about math” and “Begin with activities that meet your child’s level of mathematical understanding.” […]

Winter Weather is Here!

Posted November 24, 2015

Winter weather has arrived! Even with the cold weather, the students benefit from being outside for some fresh air and exercise. Except on extreme weather days, the students will be outside for a portion of each nutrition break. Please ensure that your child has a warm winter coat, snow pants, boots, mitts, a hat and […]

Bullying Awareness Week

Posted November 19, 2015

       The Ontario Ministry of Education has defined bullying as, “typically a form of repeated, persistent, and aggressive behaviour directed at an individual or individuals that is intended to cause (or should be known to cause) fear and distress and/ or harm to another person’s body, feelings, self-esteem, or reputation.  Bullying occurs in a context […]

Empathy Prevents Bullying

Posted November 19, 2015

Social Work students from University of Waterloo gave a presentation to grade six students today at Empire.  Empire students learned not to “judge a book by its cover”.  The visit included a sharing of personal stories by adults with disabilities.  Students heard about their life and experiences living with a disability.  All of these adults […]

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