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January 2 2021 - What to Expect for Returning to School in January 2021
December 30 2020 - Director Sean Monteith - Update for Returning to School in January 2021
Dear Students, Parents/Guardians, Families and Staff:
Happy New Year! In a year unlike any other, and one with challenges we have never faced before, it perhaps is also fitting that as the Director of Education I send a letter to all families, staff and students on New Year’s Eve day. Such has been the year as 2020, and with tomorrow, a new year full of hope and promise.
Communication is critical at this time. All of us are anticipating and requiring information and direction about our schools, and decisions that impact staff, families and students. In accordance with provincial direction received earlier these holidays from the Minister of Education, all elementary schools in the HPEDSB will be closed to in-person teaching and learning until January 11, 2021. Further, and again in following provincial direction, all HPEDSB secondary schools will be closed until January 25, 2021 for in-person teaching and learning.
While our elementary and secondary schools will be closed physically during these times, we will provide teaching and learning remotely. I acknowledge there are many challenges with providing virtual schooling, the least of which is to prepare over a holiday break. Now that we are required to accommodate an extended closure, we are preparing to support the best learning environments possible under these challenging circumstances.
There are many questions about remote learning. Significant planning is underway to provide technology for our families who require it, as well as to navigate challenges around broadband and Wi-Fi access for all students and staff to be able to learn and teach from home. I also acknowledge another aspect, which is supporting students with special needs across this large district.
Members of my administration and I are working to ensure that these questions, and with them, the uncertainty of parents, students and staff, are addressed. Given the timing of this being a holiday break, and the direction provided by the Ministry of Education, I feel it is important to acknowledge upfront that the first day or two of school will not look conventional or traditional, as it normally would.
Families and students can be assured that their teachers and schools will be reaching out to them on the first days of school to establish virtual contact, as we assess our ability to meet everyone’s needs. All of us at the HPEDSB are committed to serving and supporting our students, in doing the very best we can during these times. It is perhaps appropriate to acknowledge, as well, that there is nothing convenient or predictable about this situation; however, we have been through these challenges during this past year and are better positioned now to respond than we ever have been before.
In closing, I strongly encourage families, staff and students to continue to monitor developments and direction as it becomes available through media, social media and school communication channels. And perhaps most importantly I want to wish all of you have a happy new year, one full of hope, promise and better days ahead.
Take care,
Sean Monteith
Director of Education
December 29 2020
Due to the provincial shutdown, in-person learning in January 2021 is delayed. Elementary students will learn remotely through online teacher-led instruction for the week of January 4, 2021, returning to school in person on January 11, 2021. Secondary students will learn online through teacher-led instruction for the weeks of January 4, 11 and 18, 2021, returning to school in person on January 25, 2021. If you have questions, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., your question will be answered or redirected for an answer.
In addition, access to schools and administrative buildings is by appointment only. Contact the school principal or person you're meeting with to schedule an appointment. COVID-19 safety protocols are in place at each site for all visitors.
More information is available regarding the current school closures can be found on the HPEschools website. Follow @HPEschools for updates.
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Wednesday January 27, 8:15 AM - 11:00 AM Octo D Culminating Activity / Exam |
Wednesday January 27, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Gr. 8 Parent Night - Meeting #1 |
Thursday January 28, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Octo D Culminating Activity / Exam (Snow Day) |
Thursday January 28, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Gr. 8 Parent Night - Meeting #2 |
Friday January 29 - All Day PD Day |
Monday February 1 - All Day Semester 2 Octomester E Begins |
Monday March 8 - All Day Semester 2 Octomester F Begins |
Monday March 15 - All Day Mid-winter Break Begins |
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2020-2021 COURSE SELECTIONS
Now Past Due
MyBlueprint is no longer accepting course selections for the 2020-2021 school year. Course selections that have not yet been submitted should now be made in person with your Guidance Counsellor. Book an appointment now to ensure you get the classes you want for next school year!
1. Click here for Course Selections Instructions 2. Click here to sign in and get started!
3. Click the link below for the 2020-2021 Course Calendar to aid in your planning
Be sure to contact your Guidance Counsellor in Student Services if you have any questions!
What a season!!! The Centennial Charger sports teams put together one of the most successful Fall seasons in school history this year! 4 teams raised trophies as Bay of Quinte Champions, with 3 more claiming the title of COSSA Champions.
More than 200 student athletes contributed to this success and represented Centennial with pride and passion.
Bay of Quinte | COSSA | |
Junior Girls Rugby | Semi-finalists | Silver Medalists |
Senior Girls Rugby | Semi-finalists | Semi-finalists |
Senior Boys Football | BQ Champions | Silver Medalists |
Junior Boys Soccer | Semi-finalists | COSSA Champions |
Senior Boys Soccer | BQ Champions | Semi-finalists |
Junior Girls Basketball | BQ Champions | COSSA Champions |
Junior Boys Football | BQ Champions | COSSA Champions |
Metro Bowl Semi-Finalists! |
Be sure to check out the Centennial Facebook page for a huge collection of great photos from our Fall Sports teams.
- Click here to link to the Facebook Photo Galleries! -
We can't wait to see what the Winter season brings! Congratulations Chargers!
Centennial welcoms International Students from many parts of the world and they are embracing the full Charger experience! So far this semester they have embarked on various adventures throughout the school and around the community.
No matter what country you're from, food is a universal language we all share. Events such as Conversation Club, The Welcome Breakfast and our Halloween Celebration have been fan favourites so far. A trip to Campbellford provided students with the chance to so see some of the beautiful countryside that Canada has to offer and gave students the chance to experience the first snowfall of the season! The full Canadian experience would not be complete without taking in some live hockey however, and the ISP program is looking forward to their trip to the Belleville Senators game on November 20th.
Stay tuned for exciting updates as the Christmas Season approaches!
TVO Mathify offers free, 1-on-1, web-based Math tutoring for students in Grades 7 to 10. This fantastic resource if available to our students through the VLE (Virtual Learning Environment).
To register, students should ...
1) Log in to the VLE using the link on the CSS Homepage
2) Click on the TVO Mathify button at the top of the homepage
3) Create your account by filling in the required information
4) Confirm your account by clicking the link sent to your school email account
5) Log in and enjoy!
Once you have registered you will be able to log in quicker by clicking on the TVO Mathify link on the CSS Homepage
If you have any troubles questions see your Math teacher or your Guidance counsellor for help!
Rowan’s Law was named for Rowan Stringer, a high school rugby player from Ottawa, who died in the spring of 2013 from a condition known as second impact syndrome (swelling of the brain caused by a subsequent injury that occurred before a previous injury healed). Rowan is believed to have experienced three concussions over six days while playing rugby. She had a concussion but didn’t know her brain needed time to heal. Neither did her parents, teachers or coaches.
Rowan’s Law and Rowan’s Law Day were established to honour her memory and bring awareness to concussions and concussion safety.
The last Wednesday of each September has been designated as Rowan’s Law Day to help raise awareness about concussion safety.
Please join us in remembering Rowan Stringer by promoting concussion safety through a tweet, Facebook or Instagram post.
Show your support for #RowansLawDay by sharing your stories and learning the signs and symptoms of a concussion.
Resources:
Rowan's Law Day - https://www.ontario.ca/page/rowans-law-day
Rowan's Law - Concussion Awareness Resources - https://www.ontario.ca/page/rowans-law-day
OPHEA - Rowan's Law Day Toolkit for Schools - https://teachingtools.ophea.net/supplements/rowans-law-day-toolkit-schools