Thames Valley District School Board Update As we hit the ground running in 2025, we hope that your holiday season was merry and bright. School Registration Registration for 2025-2026 opens January 20th for kindergarten and French Immersion (FI). There is a live virtual kindergarten in-formation session on January 27th; check tvdsb.ca for regi- stration information. French Immersion is a way for students to learn a second language while still developing their skills in English. If your family is thinking about FI, you should know that the only entry point into the program in Thames Valley is grade one. Your designated FI school is determined by your home address. To find your designated school, go to tvdsb.ca under “Find a School” then select “French Immersion Program” and input your address. For incoming grade 9 students, course registration for secondary school opened on January 6th with a fast-approaching deadline of February 10. If there are students in your home who want to register at a school other than your designated school, the deadline to submit the application is January 31 at noon. There is great information about high school options and requirements here: tinyurl.com/tvdsbcourses25-26. Construction Update: New Schools and Expansions Thames Valley currently has seven new schools in various stages of planning and construction, and an expansion at Eagle Heights Public School is now complete. A rededication ceremony is planned for early this year.
Construction is underway for Northwest Public School and White Pine Public School, the new elementary schools for Northwest and Southwest London, and they are expected to open this September. Construction is also underway for Turtle Island Public School, the new elementary school for North Woodstock, and the school is expected to open in Winter of 2026. Additionally, four new schools in Belmont, Lucan, Southeast London, and West London are in the design phase and are expected to open for the 2026/27 school year. Family Literacy Day (January 27) Family Literacy Day raises awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in literacy activities as a family. Did you know that if you spend just 20 minutes reading together during the week, that will add up to over 85 hours a year of time spent exploring books and stories with each other? Plus, reading helps expand your child’s vocabulary and has the added benefit of reducing screen time for the whole family. For families with older kids, just sitting together and reading separately is a way to connect and unwind without the pressure of conversation.
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Beth Mai sherri.moore@tvdsb.ca 519-452-2000 ext. 22409 Y ou can find Thames Valley District School Board online at Sherri Moore www.tvdsb.ca • Facebook: www.facebook.com/tvdsb X (Twitter): @tvdsb • Instagram: @thamesvalleydsb Is your vehicle safe to drive in winter weather? Winter brings snow and ice, which can be dangerous for your vehicle. Older and poorly maintained vehicles are at a higher risk of slipping and sliding on icy roads. If your brakes aren’t in good condition, or your tires don’t have good tread, you increase the risk of skidding out on an icy road.
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