St. John Catholic Elementary School

Is your child with LD/ADHD moving into Grade 6, 7, 8, or Secondary school? Join us for the Parent Workshop for Student Success!
This interactive session will give you practical strategies to:
- Provide timely & targeted support
- Build executive skills & support self-advocacy
- Prepare for smooth school transitions
- Connect with a supportive community
When: August 28, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Where: In-person at the PVNC Catholic Board Office at 1355 Lansdowne St W. in Peterborough (Lunch provided!) OR Virtual
📲 Attending online? Scan the QR code on the poster to join the Google Meet session on event day.
👉 To register, click this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/1WKOEzp2wRnHLKd_NPBBvF6fL5BtLep-mJUoJ3RaoqQk/viewform?pli=1&usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=6a877680&pli=1&authuser=0&edit_requested=true
📧 Have questions? Reach out to Cynthia at [email protected] for more information!

🎒 Getting Ready for Kindergarten! 🌟
Starting Kindergarten is a big milestone for children and families — and we're here to help make that first step a little easier.
As the new school year approaches, visit our Kindergarten Resources page for helpful information to prepare your child for their first week of school, along with resources and videos to help your family get ready for this exciting new chapter.
📚 Explore our Kindergarten Resources:
https://www.pvnccdsb.on.ca/.../admission.../kindergarten/
We can't wait to welcome our newest learners to PVNC Catholic!

📚 Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is opening soon! 🎉
Planning ahead for September? Online registration for PVNC Catholic schools begins later this month.
🟢 Elementary Schools: Registration opens the week of August 24
🔵 Secondary Schools: Registration opens the week of August 31
Whether you're registering your child for elementary school or secondary school, we're here to help every step of the way.
➡️ Learn more about the registration process and required documents here: https://www.pvnccdsb.on.ca/our.../admission-registration/
We can't wait to welcome everyone this September!

📅 The 2026-2027 School Year Calendar & Directory is now available!

You can now view, download or bookmark the calendar and directory document to help you plan ahead for the upcoming school year. 📚✏️

Calendar highlights:
📌 First day of classes: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
📌 Last day of classes: Tuesday, June 29, 2027
🎄 Christmas Break: Monday, December 21, 2026 – Friday, January 1, 2027
➡️ Last day of classes before the break: Friday, December 18, 2026
➡️ First day of classes after the break: Monday, January 4, 2027
🌷 March Break: Monday, March 15 – Friday, March 19, 2027
🗓️ PA Days: September 2, 3 and October 26, 2026; February 1, April 16, June 4 and June 30, 2027

🔗 View, download or bookmark the 2026-2027 School Year Calendar & Directory: https://www.pvnccdsb.on.ca/.../PVNC-Catholic-2026-2027...

Please note: The document is available online only. Families can save it to their devices or print a copy at home.

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Is your child riding the school bus for the first time this September?
This free 30-minute session is designed specifically for new riders and their families to help prepare them for a safe and smooth start to the school year.
What to expect:
⏱️ A quick 30-minute session
🎥 A fun, kid-friendly bus safety video
💡 Essential safety tips for school bus travel
🚌 A 10-minute practice bus ride for children & parents
📍 FREE to attend | Walk-ins are welcome, or you can register in advance!
🔗 Tap the link below for more information including locations, dates, and registration details!
👉 https://www.stsco.ca/FirstRider.asp

☀️🎒 As another school year comes to a close, we want to thank our students, staff, families, parish partners, and communities for a year filled with faith, learning, growth, and countless memorable moments.

Together, we have learned, served, celebrated, and supported one another in living out our Catholic values each day.

We wish everyone a safe, restful, and joy-filled summer break and we look forward to welcoming you back in September!

🌻 Have a wonderful summer!

📅 Reminder for PVNC Catholic families:

A PA Day will take place on Friday, June 26 for all schools. There will be no classes for students. It's also the first day of summer break!

As the school year comes to a close, we thank our families, students, and staff for another wonderful year together.

🎓✨ Graduation season is here at PVNC Catholic!

Whether you're celebrating the completion of Kindergarten, Grade 8, or Grade 12, this week marks an important milestone on your educational journey.

We are proud of all you have learned, the friendships you've built, and the growth you've shown along the way. As you prepare for your next chapter, know that your PVNC Catholic family is cheering you on every step of the way.

Congratulations, graduates! 🌟

Week at a Glance June 22-26 - Our final WAG for this school year. Enjoy the summer!