By Staff
October 12th, 2023
BURLINGTON, ON
Ready to get into that classroom
Beginning school is a big step for children and parents/guardians, and the Halton District School Board (HDSB) wants to make that transition as smooth as possible. In October and November, the HDSB is hosting Calling All Three-Year Olds Kindergarten Open Houses in Acton, Georgetown, Burlington, Milton and Oakville for families to learn more about making the first school experience a happy one.
Future students and their families are invited to attend any of the following Kindergarten Open Houses, to be held between 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Acton: Tuesday, Oct. 17 – Robert Little Public School (41 School Ln.)
Georgetown: Tuesday, Oct. 24 – Ethel Gardiner Public School (14365 Danby Rd.)
Milton: Tuesday, Nov. 7 – Irma Coulson Public School (625 Sauve St.)
Burlington: Tuesday, Nov. 14 – Alexander’s Public School (2223 Sutton Dr.)
Oakville: Wednesday, Nov. 29 – Joshua Creek Public School (1450 Arrowhead Rd.)
At the Open House, students and parents/guardians will:
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The curiosity knows no boundary.
Explore a Kindergarten classroom
- Learn more about play-based inquiry learning
- Pick up information, a free children’s book and tote bag
- Access information from Community Partners in Halton
- Get information about before and after school care
- Connect with HDSB staff to learn about supports for students
Registration for Kindergarten begins in January 2024 and will be conducted in-person or virtually through the school the child will attend. Children born in 2020 can start Kindergarten in September 2024.
Parents/guardians with questions about the Calling all Three-year Olds Kindergarten Open Houses can visit the Kindergarten webpage on the HDSB website (hdsb.ca).
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