In accordance with Ministry Policy, our school operates a Safe School Arrival Program. The purpose of this program is to account for the whereabouts of each student each school day and to establish in a timely way the whereabouts of students who are absent without notification to the school by parents.

Please notify the office before 9:15 a.m. if your child is to be absent using one of the following:

• telephone the office (519) 682-2260
• write a note in the student planner
• leave a message on the answering machine at any time. Please identify yourself, the child(ren) and the teacher and the date(s) of the absence.

All students who arrive late must receive a late slip at the office before proceeding to the classroom.
The school will be calling HOME and WORK numbers for student absences that are not accounted for in the manner noted above.
Please make sure the school is aware of any changes in address, phone numbers or emergency contacts.

Early Dismissal

Children who must leave school early should be sent with a note which gives the time of dismissal requested. This note should be given to the child’s homeroom teacher.

Fire and Emergency Response Drills

Regular fire and emergency response drills will be held throughout the year to practice student safety procedures and ensure students respond appropriately to emergency situations.