Winding River Consolidated

SOARING TO SUCCESS

CCRCE has now opened its online registrations for the following programs for the 2025-26 school year:

• Pre-primary
• Primary
• Optional French Programs
  • Early French Immersion
  • Middle French Immersion
  • Integrated French (Grade 7)
  • All French program applications need to be submitted online before March 7, 2025, to be considered. All applications received after March 7 will be added to a wait list.

If you, or someone you know, is looking to register for one of these programs, please visit: https://www.ccrce.ca/school_information/registrations

WRC WELCOMES YOU!

WINDING RIVER CONSOLIDATED believes in the INCLUSIVE EDUCATION POLICY
The Inclusive Education Policy requires that principals and teachers ensure that every student sees themselves reflected throughout their schools, learning resources, and within their learning experiences.

Creating inclusive school environments is in line with CCRCE’s overall efforts to support the wellbeing of all students to be their best and truest selves. These values are described in the CCRCE’s System Improvement plan, which states “Schools will be safe, welcoming, inclusive and culturally responsive environments where each student feels a sense of belonging and engages in habits that promote well-being

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:

April 1:  TERM 2 REPORT CARDS will be sent hope via EduPost  between 12:00-3:00pm 

April 2nd: Parent Teacher meetings 2:30-4:30 (Teachers will be sending communication to families on Monday March 24th) 

April 3: Parent teacher 11:00-2:00pm (No School) 

Dear families,

We are now in our third week of using the new BusPlanner Alerts and we want to thank you for your patience and feedback as we transitioned to the new messaging system for busing.

A few helpful tips:

1. With BusPlanner Alerts, you ONLY receive an email or text if the bus your child is assigned to has a delay or cancellation. It is no longer for the entire school.
2. Please log in to your account and be familiar with your child’s route numbers. Remember there could be separate bus route number for the morning and afternoon routes.
3. Alerts are also always available on the BusPlanner website at: https://ccrce.mybusplanner.ca/

For any families with bus students who have yet to sign up for BusPlanner Alerts and want to receive notifications:

1. First, set up a BusPlanner Web account if you have not already done so.
2. Ensure your children are listed as Students in their account (use “Add Student” button if not), and that the information for both am and pm bus routes is listed for your students.
3. Ensure the correct email address is set up in your account. If you are not receiving emails, but signed up, please check your junk mail for the notification emails.
4. Opt-in to receive text messaging, if you would like, by clicking on My Account under the Parent Drop down menu. You can add multiple phone numbers to receive these alerts.

If you have any questions regarding the new Alert system, please email [email protected].

Thank you,

CCRCE Transportation Team

 School Lunch Program

https://nslunch.ca/

Please Visit the Website to See Online Ordering Platforms

Winding River Consolidated- PLEASE SEE WEBSITE ON HOW TO ORDER AND MEALS PROVIDED EACH DAY. 

WRC CAFETERIA  WILL NO LONGER POST MEALS BEING PROVIDED. 

ALL STUDENTS CAN EAT FROM OUR BREAKFAST BINS EACH DAY!!!! 

FRENCH PROGRAMMING 

What school catchment area do I live in?

• Visit Bus Planner to learn about your school catchment area and bus eligibility.
  
  
• What do I need to register my child for school?
  • Children who reside in the province of Nova Scotia and reach the age of five (5) years on or before December 31 are eligible for enrolment in the Primary Program,
  • Before the start of next school year, please be prepared to show the following documentation:
    • Nova Scotia Health Card
    • Birth Certificate
    • Proof of residency to confirm your school catchment area (e.g. utility bill)

• We recognize that personal circumstances may make it difficult for some individuals to complete the registration process online. In this case, please contact your child’s school to register. We are here to support you through this process.

Food donations for our school pantry will be welcomed at all times and are always appreciated. Thank you

Essential information for Families:

Medications:

Please ensure that all medication is brought to the office. It is important that if a student is taking medication regularly or short term, school administration and your child's teacher are aware. Medication must never be stored in your child's backpack, in their lunchbox or taken in a washroom or classroom. Please call the office and have your child drop off medication at the office prior to attending class. We appreciate your support with ensuring that medication is safely administered during school hours. 

   ** ALLERGY ALERT **

WRC staff and students also have shellfish allergies. Please refrain form sending shellfish with your child,  The term “shellfish” includes shrimp, crayfish, crab, lobster, clams, scallops, oysters, and mussels.