Professional Documents
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73 Melville Street
Dundas, Ontario L9H 2A2 B. Morlog, Principal
Phone (905) 627-3521 Fax (905) 627-3522 J. Manzin, Vice-Principal
Education is “Central”
Speaker Series
On Wed. April 15th at 7 pm in our gym, we will be hosting the second presentation of our Speakers’ Series. That evening Mrs.
Lesley Cunningham will speak on the topic “Bullying – It’s Everyone’s Responsibility”. Bullying is a community problem and it
happens more frequently than we think. She will speak on what it looks like, short term and long term effects, myths about bullying
and what parents and the school can do together to assist students.
Mrs. Cunningham has a master’s degree in Social Work from Laurier University and has been practicing for over thirty years. She is
presently responsible for violence prevention initiatives for the Board. She has been involved with design, implementation and
evaluation of violence and bullying programs. She has presented numerous workshops on both of these topics in Canada and
internationally. She has co-authored several book chapters and articles published in academic journals.
Please plan to attend an informative presentation and spread the word about the evening.
Lesley Cunningham has a master’s degree in social work from Wilfrid Laurier University and has practiced in
the field of social work for over 30 years. She is presently the social worker responsible for violence prevention initiatives
within the HWDSB. Lesley has been involved in the design, implementation and evaluation of violence and bullying
prevention programs and has co-authored several book chapters, and articles published in peer reviewed academic
journals. She has given numerous workshops on these topics both in Canada and internationally. Her other interests
include the prevention of childhood depression and anxiety and the promotion of evidence based interventions in the
practice of social work.
Dear Parents,
It has come that time of year again where the Dundas Central staff will participate in the Hoops for Hope Charity Basketball Game
against the director and superintendents. We as a staff are continuing to show our leadership to the community and the students by
putting on a display of teamwork, organization and sportsmanship. The game is scheduled for April 17, 2009 at noon, here at
Dundas Central. The ticket costs will be $2.00 each and all proceeds will go to children in poverty. It’s a Great cause, Great staff,
Great day! Hope to see you all there!
Our 5th annual Book Swap was an overwhelming success. It was great to
see the students excited about reading! Thank you to everyone for
participating.
Based on the requests received from our staff this year, we have
decided to purchase two computer projectors that will be used to
implement Smart Board technology in our primary and Grade 6-8 science
classes.
Our 2nd Annual Plant Sale is tentatively scheduled for Thursday May 7th - just
in time for Mother's Day! As last year, we are pleased to
offer high quality and long lasting plants from a professional local
nursery in Vineland Station. We plan to sell flowering baskets,
annuals, perennials and vegetable plants. We are hoping it will be
even more successful than last year, so spread the word to your
friends and neighbours. Order forms will be sent home this month.
Reminders for each event will go home as their dates approach. If you
can help out with any of these events, please contact me. Even a few
hours are very much appreciated.
Michelle Chin
Dundas Central Home & School
http://www.hwdsb.on.ca/centraldundas/
2009 DCPS Book Swap
Many, many thanks to everyone for their generous donations of beautiful books, comics and magazines to
help make this years Book Swap a 'Record-
'Record-Breaking', 'Unbelievable', 'Totally Awesome' Event!! At
over 1700 books - it was a huge success !!
Thank you also to all the student and parent volunteers for their time and efforts and congratulations to
Mr. Varady's Grade 4 class for winning a $100 gift certificate to Bryan Prince Booksellers for guessing
the closest number of total items donated.
Science News
On April 30th and May 11th, randomly chosen students from grades 6,7 and 8 will be attending Science
Olympics and ECO Challenge. Six of our grade 6 students will be participating in the HWDSB Science
Olympics at Ancaster Meadow. 12 of our grade 7 and 8 students will participate in the HWDSB Eco
Challenge at Maple Lane Learning Centre on May 11th. These events will allow students to complete
challenges in a noncompetitive environment related to general science principles and the sustainability of the
environment. Congratulations to those students who have won the opportunity to participate.
Gauss Math
Each year, the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing, Faculty of Mathematics at the University
of Waterloo sponsors the Gauss Math Contest for grade 7 and 8 students. Wednesday May 13th is the day
that selected students will compete at Dundas Central. Student will have 1 hour to complete 25 questions,
individually. Mrs. Costa-Popovich will supervise this event and organize practice sessions to assist
students. This is an excellent enrichment opportunity for our students in order to challenge their math skills.
Any parents who would like to help with makeup for the play