School News

This will be the last official community update for the 2024-2025 school year. It has truly been a pleasure  for all of us to be part of your lives this year. To say there has been growth would be an understatement, we are so proud of your children and their dedication and perseverance through their academic journey. Wishing you all a safe and restful summer. 

Staff Updates

We are sad to announce that some of our staff members will be moving on to other adventures next year. M.Stadnisky, who has been a pillar in our school for many years will be moving to the brand new Riverside South School. Ms Keanna who has been a Designated Occasional Teacher at our school this year is off to Australia to further her teaching career. Next Thursday we will be doing a send off for these important members of our staff who will be greatly missed. 

We are still confirming who will be returning in our Educational Assistant Fleet next year, once our team is confirmed we will share that news. 

Grade 8 Leaving Ceremony

On Tuesday June 24th from 11:40-1:40 we will be having our Grade 8 leaving ceremony. 

Hot Weather

With the hot weather and humidity we are encouraging students to drink lots of water and take breaks during physical activity.  The School Council has purchased fans for each classroom and classes are invited to rotate through some of the larger and cooler areas of the school. 

Potential update to volunteer requirements for the OCDSB

We anticipate an update in our volunteer requirements and are encouraging all parents and caregivers to apply for volunteer screening through the Ottawa Network For Education (ONFE).

You can apply as a volunteer through the Volunteers in Education through (ONFE). Before you start, you will need two references, one of whom can be a family member. The application takes about 15 minutes, and there is no cost to you when “for volunteering” is checked off and it is good for 5 years!  The turnaround time for ONFE can take a couple of weeks to process. Please reach out to stacey.grenier@ocdsb.ca to obtain a letter to waive the vulnerable sector police check fee. 

Completing this process over the summer months will ensure that you are prepared for volunteering opportunities early in the upcoming school year. 

Once your screening is complete the principal will receive an email indicating that you have completed the process and that you are ready to be a volunteer for any and all school related activities and outings. 

School Council Updates 

Next meeting and voting, Tuesday September 9 6:45-7:45pm in the library- All are welcome!

The staff and students of Terry Fox would like to thank our mighty school council for all the wonderful activities, events and resources they have provided this year. 

• Popcorn at Fall open house

• Trivia night

• Movie night

• Funding for field trips and special guests for each homeroom

• Special assembly on inclusion

• Assisting families with funding for ski trip and field trips

• Dance workshop for the entire school

• Abundance of decorations and planning for the grade 8 leaving ceremony

• Fans for each classroom in the school

• Funding for the music program

• Lunch for staff appreciation

• The list goes on…

Thank you, our families and caregivers,  for your generosity in contributing to pizza days and other fundraisers to make these activities possible.

Don’t forget! Halo Car Wash x Terry Fox School Council Fundraiser (Ongoing fundraiser)

Wash for a cause! Get your car washed at Halo Carwash (any location) and support the Terry Fox School Council. Visit this link to purchase a Platinum Wash for $20 plus tax (regular $28) and $10 will go directly to the Terry Fox School Council. Once purchased, the wash code(s) will be texted to the phone number used when completing the checkout process. When you arrive at any Halo Car Wash you can drive up to a pay terminal in a pay lane, click "Enter Wash Code" and input the code on the screen. This fundraiser will run until September 2025. Clean car, great cause - spread the word!!!

Community News

FREE - GCBA Girls’ Summer Basketball Skills Park Program at Don Boudria Park, Orleans

The GCBA Girls Summer Basketball Skills Park Program is for girls ages 8 to 13. The sessions are completely FREE and will take place over four Saturday mornings in June, July, and August plus one evening in late August. Click here to view information on the GCBA website and to register.

Sessions are designed as an introduction to basketball so players with beginner and intermediate levels are welcome. As it is an introductory program, current competitive level players are welcome if supportively accompanying less experienced players.

Each 60 minute session is led by a GCBA Wolverines girls program coach along with high school aged Wolverines girls players. The program uses a game-based approach to develop skills in fun and engaging ways while building a love for the game.

Sessions start at 9 AM and take place at Don Boudria Park (655 Decoeur Drive, Orleans K4A 3W4).

A second 10am session may be added, if needed. Here are the session dates:

• Saturday, June 21

• Saturday, July 5

• Saturday, July 19

• Saturday, August 9

• Wednesday, August 20 (*Special evening at Francois Dupuis Rec. Complex)

This FREE program is a great way to be introduced to the game of basketball. We hope to see you out on the court this summer!

*Groups will be formed based on enrolment numbers and the age ranges of participants.

Please click here to register for the FREE girls’ summer park program and click here to learn about other GCBA programming for players from 5 to 19 years old, including GCBA Girls' House League. 

Save the Date:

• June 23: Spirit Day (Me Day)

• June 24th: Grade 8 Leaving Ceremony

• June 24th: Spirit Day (Terry Fox Colors)

• June 25th: Spirit Day (Twin Day or Black T Shirt Day) 

• June 26th: Spirit Day (Sports Day)

• June 27th: Spirit Day (Games Day)

• June 26th: Term 2 Report Cards sent home electronicallyJune 27th: Last day of school 

• June 27th: Last Day of School

• First Day of School for Students: September 2, 2025

 Please subscribe to our calendar or check the website frequently for the most up to date information about upcoming activities : https://terryfoxes.ocdsb.ca/ 

Have a safe and happy summer!