Register now for the annual PIC and WRAPSC conference
Posted February 27, 2017
For the sixth year in a row, the WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) and the Waterloo Region Assembly of Public School Councils (WRAPSC) is hosting their free annual family event for parents, caregivers and the community. The theme for this year’s parent conference is Empowering Students with Parent Engagement. The conference will start with keynote speakers Royan Lee, a teacher, consultant […]
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Resilience Summary and Resource for Parents
Posted February 26, 2017
During the month of February, the focus at Vista Hills has been on Resilience – The ability to become successful again after a setback. We have had a great month of reflection, discussion, activity and sharing. And our goal is to spread the word in the Vista Hills community, with the hope of speaking […]
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Help us Enhance our Outdoor Play Space at VH!
Posted February 23, 2017
Our School Council is spearheading a campaign to raise funds for outdoor play at Vista Hills! We have an ambitious goal – $100 000 – and we are well on our way already! The link below takes you to the details and ways to help . . . donate now, find a corporate donor, […]
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2017-18 Annual Budget Survey
Posted February 21, 2017
Calling all students, parents and community members. Have a say in our budget process. Which funding priorities do you think the Board should consider for the 2017-18 school year, and beyond? Respond to the short 2017-18 Annual Budget Survey below to help us identify which areas are important to our WRDSB community. Please keep in mind: […]
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Director’s #WeAreWRDSB Town Hall
Posted February 10, 2017
We’re throwing the doors of the Education Centre wide open for the first ever Director’s Town Hall meeting. We’re inviting students, parents, staff and community members to our headquarters for the opportunity to take look at the big picture for public education in our region and to talk directly with education leaders in our district. […]
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Parent & Community Involvement in “STEAM”
Posted February 7, 2017
Are you a parent of Vista Hills who is involved in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, Mathematics (STEAM)? Do you know someone in the community that is? If so, we need your support! At Vista Hills, we are working on plans to promote and inspire students to further engage in these […]
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Tomorrow is Pink Tshirt Day at Vista Hills!!!
Posted February 6, 2017
Vista Hills, along with all schools in the WRDSB, will be highlighting and emphasizing Anti-Bullying Awareness by “wearing pink” for the day. Pink Shirt Day dates back to 2007, when two high school students from Nova Scotia witnessed a younger student being bullied and threatened for wearing pink. The next day hundreds of students showed up […]
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Community Gathering – POSTPONED due to weather forecast / Rescheduled to Wednesday February 8th
Posted February 4, 2017
Due to the weather forecast for tomorrow morning, we have decided to postpone our community gathering until Wednesday February 8th at 8:35 am. We will gather in the school gymnasium when the entry bell rings. Our assembly for the attribute of RESILIENCE will still occur tomorrow during Periods 8 and 9 (starting at 1:25) […]
Suspicious Person Alert – Edna Staebler PS
Posted February 2, 2017
We received communication from our neighboring school, Edna Staebler PS, that they had a concerning incident reported by two of their students yesterday. The specific information is detailed in the link below. Suspicious Person Edna Staebler January 2017 This serves as a good reminder for all families to discuss safety-related concerns with your child(ren), and […]
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Optimism Summary and Resource for Parents
Posted February 1, 2017
During the month of January, the focus at Vista Hills has been on Optimism – Having a positive outlook – Believing that what you hope for will happen. We have had a great month of reflection, discussion, activity and sharing. And our goal is to spread the word in the Vista Hills community, with the […]
