Safe Welcome Program @ Empire
Posted August 26, 2014
Empire has begun to participate in the Safe Welcome Program. In December 2012 the Provincial Government announced its intention to enhance security measures in elementary schools across Ontario. The Safe Welcome initiative involves the locking of all doors in elementary schools. Implementation of this initiative will occur throughout the 2013-2014 school year at elementary schools […]
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School Starts September 2nd!
Posted August 18, 2014
Starting School in September Class lists will be posted on our school windows late in the day on Friday August 29th. Tuesday, September 2nd is the first day of school. Please have children arrive on the school playground between 9:05 and 9:20 a.m. Each child is invited to the gym to sit with his or […]
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Have a Wonderful Summer
Posted June 27, 2014
Empire Public School would like to wish all of your students and families a safe and happy summer. We look forward to seeing everyone in September.
Grade 6 Celebration
Posted June 20, 2014
On Friday, June 20, we celebrated our grade 6’s completing their time at Empire and moving onward and upward. We applaud our grade 6’s students and families for all their accomplishments at Empire and wish them much success in grade 7 and beyond.
Primary Play Day
Posted June 18, 2014
On Wednesday morning, all of the kindergarten to grade 3 students at Empire participated in fun outdoor activities as part of Primary Play Day. It was a beautiful morning that was enjoyed by all. Thank you to Ms. Robertson’s grade 5/6 class for organizing and running all of the events.
Empire Fun Fair
Posted June 6, 2014
Empire’s Annual Fun Fair took place last night as students, parents, staff and community members took part in a variety of events throughout the school. Among the fun choices everyone enjoyed were: Cake Walk, Face Painting, Ring Toss, Mini-Putt, Plasma Cars, Boardwalk, Bake Sale, Used Book Sale and, of course, the very popular Silent Auction. […]
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PD Day – Friday, May 30
Posted May 29, 2014
This Friday, May 30, is a Professional Activity Day. There is no school for students. Staff will be working on student assessment.
Jump Rope for Heart
Posted May 23, 2014
On Friday, May 23, Empire students participated in Jump Rope for Heart. Over 300 students brought in pledges to benefit the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Students had a lot of fun and did a great job of being heart healthy. Thank you to the many parent volunteers who came out to assist our students. A […]
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WRDSB Communication Survey for Parents/Guardians
Posted May 15, 2014
In order to help us better understand our parent/guardian preferences for receiving information, an on-line survey has been created to gather input on ways to improve communication, streamline processes and reduce the use of paper within school communities. This initiative is in alignment with the continued work of engagement and communication within the Waterloo Region […]
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Kodaly Festival
Posted May 7, 2014
On Tuesday evening, Empire students participated in the 27th Annual Kodaly Festival at Centre in the Square. It was a wonderful evening of music as over 450 students from more than 20 schools came together to sing beautifully. Thank you to all students who participated in this amazing evening, to the parents and staff members […]