Kindergarten Virtual Tour

This virtual tour will give prospective students and parents/guardians an opportunity to learn more about our school, the Kindergarten program, and to meet staff!

Watch the Kindergarten Virtual Tour below!

This virtual tour will give prospective students and parents/guardians an opportunity to learn more about our school, the Kindergarten program, and to meet staff!

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welcome to Saint Patrick Catholic school it is our pleasure to virtually welcome you we are so glad you're considering joining us restrain some prayer dear God help me spend today with a smile on my face love and my heart joy in his praise and my thinking cap on all day amen when did you get that education we also take time to acknowledge the land February in the northern hemisphere is often the coldest time of year it is also one of the best month to view the northern lights in some cultures such as the cree people there more than a display of beautiful lights but are the spirits of loved ones communicating with those left behind on Earth we acknowledge that st. Patrick Catholic Elementary School gathers today on the Unseen traditional Algonquin territory of the anishinabe people we respect both the land and the people of this land including all indigenous people who have walked and continue to walk in this place M Dynamic Administration team misses bresser will be our principal Miss Johnson vice principal and this is Raymond Administrative Assistant School currently houses approximately 330 students and offers an emergent kindergarten program along with grades 126 core and immersion programs we anticipate having three kindergarten classes in the fall our classrooms are bright and well equipped to offer a play bass an inquiry Focus kindergarten program students ask questions and dive deep into topics of Interest with their this is designed to spark their wonder and awe children are born eager to learn Curious by Nature you can't keep them from exploring as they try to comprehend their own by The Wonder of God's creations can ignite many learning activities you're the Catholic District School Board of eastern Ontario we are committed to providing quality programming areas of religious and Family Life Education as well as Catholic character curriculum we Implement our unique religious and family life education programs from the Canadian and Ontario conferences of Catholic Bishops the values based on the teachings of Christ are an integral part of our curriculum gospel values religious education and family life Studies form an important part of our curriculum and there's garbage children through stories songs liturgy and school-wide monsters work together to help our children grow and develop their god-given potential you were just educating program in God's in it and still help children develop a positive sense of their own self-worth parents and educators will work together and watch each child develops socially emotionally physically and academically it offers children the best possible start to a great education during the regular school day children are and how many different kinds of activities designed to help Young Learners explore discover and grow we will have opportunities to initiate play and learning through play as well as take part in more structured play-based learning under the guidance of a teacher and early childhood educator Rich learning environments and activities in the area of literacy and numeracy give students the opportunity to learn how to print their name count and Skip Count cut along the lines and so many more skills students learn to work together collaborate and they develop a love for Learning and Forge meaningful relationship capitalizing on children's curiosity as a learning motivator isn't complicated their brains are designed to learn by providing children with an enriching experience we give learning for Helping Hands children learn by exploring and experimenting in a Hands-On way they may come home with many paintings and handiwork that seem ordinary to you but our masterpiece of the heart and mind their work is actually a little window into their time at school replace children not only figure out how the world works but how it works for them Play-Doh dolls puzzles non-toxic art materials and interlocking toys all engage children's senses and thinking abilities for instance with blocks children explore size shape number and texture as well as weight balance and symmetry imagine all that complex learning Ambassador play especially when an adult is involved in the play fun with your child by continuing the traditional bedtime stories making regular visits to the public library doing puzzles and playing board games making things together sharing letters reading recipes and preparing the food together identifying road signs while walking or driving reading labels and advertisements and singing for changing nursery rhymes Educators engage children and problem-solving activities by opting for provoking questions and together decide how to find an answer child LED an open-ended play in building sensor sensory items Arts Center's science exploration how much more help to promote children's cognitive social emotional psychological and physical development to CVS beo respects and recognize the rich diversity of First Nations metis and Inuit histories cultures perspectives and contributions all students in our board will be given the knowledge and help to form appreciation for these contemporary and traditional stories cultures and perspectives of First Nations metis and Inuit how do you know young children have lots of energy so physical activity is it are part of the daily routine and school in order for this to happen Cecily children are required to be free of restrictive clothing and we're running shoes in the gymnasium what nature is so important I'm through our Outdoor Classroom and learning opportunities as soon as well learn to care for and respect the environment and explore the natural world around them outdoor learn also helps to enhance our students physical develop by strengthening their gross and fine motor skills the girls are learning is carried outside almost daily it is important to dress appropriately for the weather student should come to school in clothing and running or boots that are easy to put on and are able to be removed independently fashion trends are often repeated in a classroom we usually get multiple book bags lunch kids coats that are identical younger children sometimes missed those subtle differences between their clothing and another students so please label clothing including shoes and boots and any personal items such as water bottles lunch kits for back zdf beo is currently accepting new student registration registering early allows the board to plan for Staffing accordingly so that's efficient educators are hired an adequate classroom space is allocated to welcome our new students in the fall please visit www.cbs beocca for RC Patrick Facebook page for the link to register we have many Community Partners that we work with closely stale the eastern Ontario health unit and early on can help get your child started and ready for school check out these websites for more information Saint Patrick Catholic School also partners with the clarence-rockland day care to offer parents and easy and accessible care time for your children house right here in the school please contact Mary van slyke house if you have any questions we will be inviting students and parents to visit and Open House Event in May during this event students will visit classrooms and participate in a few activities parents will be provided with some more information to help make the transition to schools and positive in the fall will have a chance to take part in activities have a healthy snack and even practice riding the bus in the community come visit the school and meet the staff more details will follow any questions please contact us here at the school 613-446-7215 looking forward to meeting you soon