It’s the ‘most wonderful time of the year’ for many in Hamilton and Niagara as children and teachers return to the classrooms.
Students in Hamilton and Niagara regions officially start their 2024-2025 school year today.
The full-French language boards of Viamonde and Conseil Scolaire Catholique MonAvenir also kicked off their ‘rentrée’ today.
Some lucky kids get to sleep in one more day thanks to a PA day. Halton District School Board and Halton Catholic District School Board in Burlington, Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills open their doors to students on Sept. 4.
Administrators and teachers will be dealing with more than new students as they attempt to implement the province’s cellphone and vaping bans in their classrooms. The new rules and guidelines are set to go into practice on the first day of school, but questions around their enforcement remain.
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Meanwhile, Niagara Police are advising drivers to be vigilant as there will be increased pedestrian and vehicular traffic, including school buses, on the roads.
It’s the 1st day of school and PSD Jax is ready to go!
We will have an increased presence in school zones today to help ensure everyone’s safety.
Drivers, remember to be cautious with more students on the streets. Let’s all work together for a safe first day#Back2SchoolNiagara pic.twitter.com/6PwLrkK2FU
— NRPS (@NiagRegPolice) September 3, 2024
Parents and guardians are reminded to update their children’s vaccinations with their district public health board or health services department.
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