Bus cancellation & closing schools due to bad weather

During the winter months, we may need to cancel buses or close schools because of inclement weather.

Information regarding details of cancellations or closures will be announced on radio and television stations listed below and posted at school websites and Information will also be available on Twitter (@Peelschools), Facebook ( or by calling 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146.

VIRGIN RADIO FM99.9CHUM AM1050CFTR AM680

CFNY FM102.1/AM640CJCL AM590CHFI FM98.1

NEWSTALK 1010 AMEZ ROCK FM97.3CJBC (FR) AM860

FM Z103.5FM93.1FM Q107

CHIN FM100.7/AM1540CBC99.1CTV

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Peel District School Board buses are cancelled.

This means that schools remain open for students and staff, but buses are cancelled. Bus cancellations could occur in all or parts of municipalities. Buses will remain cancelled all day. All activities that require busing will also be cancelled. Permits, night school classes, child care and other activities in schools will operate as usual.

All Peel District School Board schools and board offices are closed.

This means that all schools and Board offices are closed to students and staff. All activities in schools and board offices are also cancelled, including child care, night school and permits.

All evening programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled.

This means that all activities in schools and Board offices are cancelled, including continuing education courses and events. The buildings will be closed.

All weekend programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled.

This means that all activities in schools and Board offices are cancelled, including continuing education courses and events. The buildings will be closed.

*NEW*Community Corner

Stay up-to-date with community-based opportunities

The Peel District School Board is pleased to introduce an electronic resource page on called, Community Corner, which contains links to information and resources in the community that may be of interest to students and their families. This site replaces our previous method of sending promotional materials about community clubs, camps, contests, fundraisers and events home with students on a regular basis.

How you can access Community Corner

  1. Visit
  1. Click on the “Community Corner” button, found on the main page of school websites, as well as on

Winter bus safety

The following winter school bus safety tips will help to keep your child safe throughout the winter months.

  • Allow extra time to get to your bus stop.
  • Wear bright clothing so the bus can see you in the early morning and late evening.
  • Stand away from where the bus stops. Buses need extra room to stop when there is snow and ice.
  • Use the handrail when boarding or exiting the bus to prevent slipping on wet or icy steps or road surfaces.
  • Dress properly—winter clothing, hats, and boots will keep you warm.
  • Don't throw snowballs at the bus or other children waiting for the bus.
  • Don't slide on the snow or ice patches in driveways or on the street.
  • Don't push or shove around the bus. Someone could fall down on the ice and get hurt.

On very rare occasions, buses are late because of weather conditions or mechanical problems. Talk to your child about what to do if the bus is late. Here are some suggestions:

  • When possible, wait with your child for the bus.
  • Make sure your child knows a phone number where he can reach you or another trusted adult.
  • Teach your child how and where to get help. Talk to your child about what a "safe" stranger is.
  • Help your child set up a bus stop buddy system so your child has someone to wait with for the bus.

Is Extended French right for my child?

If your child will be starting grade 7 in September 2017, one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to apply for the Extended French (EF) program.

What is the program like? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the program?

One way to help answer these questions is to attend the information meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 at 7 p.m. at the EF school your child would attend.

To find out the EF school your child would attend:

  • visit our website
  • call the school in your area
  • call 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146 ext. 2212

Online application

The application form for Grade 7 EF for the 2017-18 school year will be available online at Thursday,Dec. 1, 2016 at 1 p.m.

The deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 at 4 p.m. Applications received after that date will be put on a waiting list.

Important dates

Information meeting Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 at 7 p.m.

Application process opens Thursday,Dec. 1, 2016 at 1 p.m.

Application deadline Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 at 4 p.m.

For more information

  • visit
  • call your nearest Extended French school
  • talk with parents who have children in the Extended French program
  • visit the Canadian Parents for French website at

#ChooseActionon Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week

The Peel District School Board will recognize Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week during the week of Nov. 20 to 26, 2016.

This year, we ask our Peel community to ‘#ChooseAction to Be the Difference’ in their classes, offices, schools, communities or world, in order to make these spaces better places for everyone. The Peel Board would like to hear about the big and small actions, the pledges, the promises and the attitudes that our Peel community value, and ask that you take a moment to share your #ChooseAction moments on social media.

Across the Peel board, schools use many programs and initiatives to prevent bullying and to intervene when bullying happens. Though the programs vary, their messages are consistent. Students are taught to:

  • define bullying
  • identify forms of bullying
  • identify the shifting roles in bullying relationships, for example the person who bullies, the target, the bystander or the trusted advocate
  • determine how to safely “choose action” to prevent and intervene in bullying & harassment
  • understand that bullying is a relationship problem with relationship solutions
  • determine positive ways to interact with others in an accepting, inclusive way
  • demonstrate character attributes and be a leader to help maintain positive and safe school communities

Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week is one of the key items contained in Bill 13: The Accepting Schools Act, that came into effect on Sept. 1, 2012. For more information, visit: or

Train More. Rehearse More. Learn More.

New Peel District School Board program offers flexible school options for student athletes, artists

Does your child/teen have an intense sports or arts training and competition schedule that makes it difficult to attend school regularly? The Peel District School Board’s new Peel Region High Performers Program will offer flexible timetabling to accommodate student athletes and artists with demanding practice, competition, rehearsal and/or performance schedules.

Peel Region High Performers Program will open in September 2017. Information nights will be offered as follows:

Grades / Information Night / Location
4 to 5 / Nov. 2, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. / Britannia Public School
1145 Swinbourne Dr. in Mississauga
6 to 8 / Nov. 9, 2016 at 6 p.m. / Dolphin Sr. Public School
18 Brookside Dr. in Mississauga

Applications are now available at: .

Peel board students have choice

Explore program options at

Students have different needs, interests and abilities—our schools offer great educational opportunities to help all students achieve. For students looking for a more focused, specialized program, here are some options:

Regional programs start in grades 6, 7 and 9

Students in regional programs still complete all of the requirements of the Ontario curriculum, but there is an increased focus on an area of interest. Programs include:

  • Actively in Motion (AIM)
  • Advanced Placement
  • Arts
  • Arts and Technology
  • Graphic Design Management: Flexography
  • International Baccalaureate
  • International Business and Technology
  • International and Executive Leadership Academy
  • SciTech
  • Sports
  • Strings
  • Truck and Coach Technology

Specialist High Skills Major programs start in grade 11

Specialist High Skills Major programs allow students to focus their learning on a specific economic sector, while meeting the requirements to graduate from secondary school. Students gain sector-recognized certification and career-relevant training. The programs support the transition after graduation to apprenticeship training, college, university or the workplace. Peel board schools offer Specialist High Skills Major programs in the following area.

  • Arts & Culture
  • Business and Entrepreneurial Studies
  • Construction
  • Environment
  • Health and Wellness
  • Hospitality and Tourism
  • Information and Communications Technology
  • Justice, Community Safety and Emergency Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Non-Profit
  • Sports
  • Transportation

More options for Peel board students

  • co-operative education programs provide workplace experience
  • extended French starts in grade 7
  • dual credit programs allow student to earn college credits at the same time as secondary school credits
  • alternative programs are available for students who need flexible school hours, are dealing with unique situations, or require more support

Our guidance counsellors can help students determine which courses will best meet their needs, interests and abilities—contact the school to make an appointment.

For more information about regional programs, Specialist High Skills Major programs and other programs of choice available to Peel board students, visit

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Traffic safety in our community
Safety is a top priority at our school. Here is a list of traffic tips to keep students, staff and parents safe while commuting to and from school.

  • Respect traffic signs and road markers around the school.
  • Drive slowly and with caution on and near school property. Adhere to the posted speed limits on any surrounding streets used by students on their way to and from school.
  • Always yield to pedestrian traffic. Wait for students, staff members and parents to cross before driving past them.
  • When dropping your child off at the school, use the Kiss'n'Ride area. This is a supervised area that is designed to keep students safe.
  • Do not double park or do anything else to block traffic or draw your child off the curb and into traffic. Do not take shortcuts over curbs.
  • Have your child ready to exit the car when you reach the curb. Say goodbye to your child before you park at the curb to let your child out of your car.
  • During regular drop-off times, students are to remain in the car until it is safe for them to exit the car onto the curb.
  • Follow the directions of staff or volunteers on duty in the school parking lot and treat staff, students, volunteers, passengers and other drivers with respect.
  • Consider parking off site and walking a short distance to school. This will give you time to talk to your children about their day, review new vocabulary words, math concepts, etc.
  • Remind your child to only cross the street at an intersection or crosswalk. They should never “jaywalk” by crossing in the middle of the street.
  • Students who bike to school should always wear a helmet, and follow all traffic laws. They should only cross the street at a crosswalk or intersection—never in the middle of the road.

Parent resources help you support your child’s learning

At thePeel board, our mission is to inspire success, confidence and hope in each child. There is no doubt that families play a vital role in helping us achieve this goal.As our partner in education, we hope you'll stay connected to your child's learning throughout his or her entire school experience.

Visitto explore all resources available to parents.There you will find easy-to-navigate buttons that connect families to tip sheets and web pages on a number of different topics, including math, homework, special education, EQAO and mental health.

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Prevent the flu. It's in your hands.

Hand washing is the most important way to prevent the spread of infection. Always wash your hands with soap and water when they are dirty.

Clean your hands before:

  1. touching your eyes, nose or mouth
  2. touching/preparing food or drinks
  3. eating or drinking
  4. caring for someone in your home who can easily get sick (baby, elderly or someone who has an unhealthy immune system)
  5. first aid

Clean your hands after:

  1. touching pets or other animals
  2. touching raw meat, particularly chicken
  3. touching surfaces such as a railing or grocery cart
  4. touching money
  5. touching objects sick people have touched
  6. touching blood or body fluids such as urine, vomit or feces
  7. contact with those who have a cold, the flu, diarrhea or virus of any kind
  8. changing diapers
  9. wiping your own or a child's nose
  10. sneezing or coughing
  11. using a facial tissue
  12. using the washroom
  13. removing gloves
  14. cleaning
  15. gardening

What to do when you cough or sneeze:

  1. cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve
  2. put used tissues in the wastebasket
  3. clean your hands with soap and water or a hand sanitizer

For more information call Peel Health at 905-799-7700 or visit