Important Dates:

October 12, 2026 – Thanksgiving Day – School Closed
October 14, 2026 – Grade 6 Vaccinations
October 19, 2026 – Non-Instructional Day – No School for Students
October 22, 2026 – Healthy Hunger – Opa
October 26, 2026 – Picture Retakes

Annual Notification of Video Surveillance

 

Our school has a video surveillance system to help maintain a safe and secure environment at the school for students, staff and the public, and to help address vandalism and criminal activity on school property.

The video surveillance system is installed and reviewed in accordance with Administrative Regulation 1066. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Education Act and the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA), specifically section 10(1) and the Access to Information Act (ATIA)​.

This technology can be placed in areas such as ​the school parking lot, building entrances and exits, stairwells and hallways. This information is recorded and collected to help maintain a safe and secure environment in the school and on school property. The users of this information are the principal or designate and​ law enforcement personnel in the case of reported incidents that would require an investigation. Only authorized persons will review video surveillance information.

Inquiries concerning the video surveillance system, or the collection and use of recorded information may be made by contacting the school office.

 

 GRADE 6 IMMUNIZATIONS


Attached please find a link to some information about how to make Immunization Day a less stressful day for your children.

 Positive Immunization Day parent handout


VOLUNTEERING AT SWL


To ensure the safety and security of CBE students and staff, all volunteers must register with the school each school year before participating in volunteer activities.

The Annual Volunteer Registration Form is valid for the current school year only. All volunteers, including returning volunteers, must complete a new registration form each school year before participating in volunteer activities.

Parents and guardians can register as volunteers through the SchoolEngage tab in their MyCBE account. As part of the registration process, all volunteers must review the updated Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) requirements and sign to indicate their agreement with the conditions outlined in the form.

New this year: As an additional requirement under the new POPA legislation, community members who are not parents/guardians of a child registered with CBE must complete their volunteer registration in person at the school they wish to volunteer.

For more information about volunteering at the CBE – please follow this link


HEALTHY HUNGER


Healthy Hunger at Sir Wilfrid Laurier is now open for orders! Our school hosts hot lunch options from a variety of restaurants throughout the year. To order these lunches, go to https://healthyhunger.ca , create an account, add your student, select their homeroom and you will then be able to see the dates and restaurants we are offering. Make sure to get your orders in 5 days before the lunch day.

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ATHLETICS

Soccer and Basketball Schedules are posted on the SWL Website under Athletics

Game & Practice Schedules
Students are required to check with their coaches for game and practice schedules. The office does not have a list of schedule or time changes.

 

Spectators at After School Games


We are looking forward to another great season and cheering on our students as they compete in various athletics events after school. CBE middle schools have set similar expectations for games that promote safety, respect, and a positive experience for all. They include:

  • All visiting student spectators/athletes must be under the direct supervision of a designated adult for the duration of the games. The only exception is for the first basketball game of the evening here at SWL. Students can stay for that game without an adult supervisor but must arrange for transportation home at 5: 15 as they will not be able to stay for later games without adult supervision.
  • Student spectators, at away games, without parental supervision will be directed by the hosting school administration to leave the building.
  • Cell phones must remain in bags. No photos or recordings can be made by students. This is a privacy concern for the athletes from all teams.
  • Parents are asked to be mindful if they are taking photos or videos of their child. The privacy of other student athletes should be considered.
  • All spectators - students or adults - are expected to cheer and support players/coaches/referees/parents/guardians in a positive manner.
  • Disrespectful behaviours will be addressed by school administration promptly and may result in spectators being directed to leave the game and the school building.
  • Parents/guardians who bring younger children are responsible at all times for their direct supervision. Please ensure that they are not wandering the halls and playing on phys ed equipment in the gym/on stage.

These expectations have been reviewed with all of our students in school. Please review with your children as well. We thank you in advance for your ongoing support.

We are excited to welcome our students to another exciting Sir Wilfrid Laurier Lightning sports season! It’s going to be a fun and active time for everyone.

 We want to share important information about students watching home games:

  • Students can stay from 4:15 to 5:15 and watch the first home game of the evening without a parent or guardian.
  • For all other games that night, students must either leave the school or be with a parent/guardian while watching.

 Thank you for helping us keep all students safe and for supporting our Lightning teams!