Snowman Soup; A Sweet Success!

Posted December 17, 2015

After a year off, P5 came back into business with an iron fist beating their past record of $1 618!  They now can donate $1 622 to the YMCA Annual Giving Fund.  This fund supports families going through hardships or who just can’t pay for sports and other camps or activities for their children.  Not […]

Traffic & Drop Off Safety

Posted December 16, 2015

The roadway in front of the school is a busy place at the beginning of the school day and at 3:40 dismissal because of the number of buses we have picking up students.  Please do not stop or park your car across from the buses as buses require extra room to maneuver.  There is no […]

Snowman Soup

Posted December 11, 2015

Our goal is to help 6 families.  Every $200 we raise we help one family.  So far we know that we can help four families.  We are still taking snowman soup orders and we hope to reach our goal! Snowman Soup makes you feel happy! from P5 students

Empire is a Caring Community!

Posted December 11, 2015

We have been overwhelmed and excited by our community response to the Empire Food Drive! Thank you.

December School Council Meeting

Posted December 7, 2015

School Council Meeting this Wednesday December 9, 2015, 7 pm in the school library.  All parents and guardians are invited to attend the school council’s monthly meetings.  We encourage all long-time, and brand new Empire families to attend these useful meeting.  The meetings are typically 1-2 hours.  You do not have to be an official […]

Empire Playground Fund Needs Your Support

Posted December 4, 2015

As of today, School Council has raised just over $4,000 dollars of our final $15,000 goal for the Empire Playground Fund.  This is a lot less than we had hoped or expected.  It means we’re averaging about $7/student instead of the $26/student we were aiming for.  We still need $11,000 in order to meet our […]

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 […]

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