Jun 1, 2022 | Oakville Independent Schools
There can be no question that the past two years have pushed all members of the education community to the extreme. Students, teachers and staff have encountered changes not witnessed in over a century. Now that summer vacation is almost upon us it’s a good time to...
May 2, 2022 | Oakville Independent Schools
Some of you may remember that famous line from George Gershwin’s musical, Porgy and Bess when Clara sings “Summertime and the livin’ is easy”. It’s a great song and one we all celebrate as the warmer months approach. Sometimes, though, parents might feel a little less...
Apr 1, 2022 | Oakville Independent Schools
“What a beautiful town! Perched right on the shores of Lake Ontario and under the shadow of the Niagara Escarpment it’s got pretty much everything going for it.” This is a common refrain when people are asked to describe our town. And they’re right. Where we live has...
Mar 1, 2022 | Oakville Independent Schools
Extraordinary schools for extraordinary people. Of the 13 remarkable schools that make up Oakville Independent Schools (OIS) there are two that cater specifically to kids with a need for specialized education programs. The approach and curriculum delivered at Wildwood...
Feb 1, 2022 | Oakville Independent Schools
Can you keep up with the acronyms swirling around us every day? Here’s a little test. How many of these can you decipher? Answers* at the conclusion of this post. LMGTFY • ICYMI • TL;DR • IMHO At this time of year there is one acronym that parents may experience:...
Jan 5, 2022 | Oakville Independent Schools
Pretty much everyone has a funny story about asking for directions in unfamiliar surroundings. And, most of us have probably experienced something similar to this when we’ve asked for help while navigating a small town albeit prior to everyone being equipped with...
